Indonesia, progressing towards sustainable development, faces the complex task of transitioning to low-carbon agriculture in peatlands, an essential part of broader sustainable objectives. Under the Paris Agreement, it targets a conditional 41% emission reduction, focusing on minimizing emissions from peat decomposition and fires within agricultural practices in peatlands. This paper explores the complexities and progress of low-carbon agriculture in peatlands, underscoring its significance in the larger sustainable development agenda. Our study reveals that current strategies to reduce carbon emissions in peatlands aim at restoring their natural waterlogged conditions. Yet, progress is hindered mainly due to an inadequate understanding of greenhouse gas emissions from peatlands and overlooking their unique features, which leads to overestimated emissions from agricultural use. For improved strategies, it’s important to analyze successful existing sustainable practices and enhance understanding of peatland ecology. Techniques like the “Water Management Trinity,” implemented since 1986, and eco-management emphasize the importance of using permanent water gates to maintain water levels optimal for both peat preservation and crop production. Over time, these practices modify peatland attributes, making emissions comparable to those from mineral soil, thus rendering low-carbon agriculture attainable. It’s vital for stakeholders to assess emissions with updated data, incorporating detailed information on peatland characteristics and emissions. The journey towards low-carbon agriculture in Indonesia’s peatlands is a complex endeavor necessitating the amalgamation of scientific research, sustainable practices, and socio-economic development. Adopting a holistic approach can strike a balance between agricultural productivity, peatland conservation, and climate change mitigation, fulfilling sustainable development goals in Indonesia and globally.

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印度尼西亚在泥炭地采用低碳农业促进可持续发展方面取得进展

印度尼西亚在迈向可持续发展的过程中，面临着向泥炭地低碳农业转型的复杂任务，这是更广泛的可持续目标的重要组成部分。根据《巴黎协定》，其目标是有条件地减排 41%，重点是最大限度地减少泥炭地农业实践中泥炭分解和火灾造成的排放。本文探讨了泥炭地低碳农业的复杂性和进展，强调了其在更大的可持续发展议程中的重要性。我们的研究表明，当前减少泥炭地碳排放的策略旨在恢复其自然浸水条件。然而，进展受到阻碍的主要原因是对泥炭地温室气体排放的认识不足，并忽视了其独特的特征，从而导致农业用途的排放量被高估。为了改进策略，重要的是分析现有的成功可持续实践并增强对泥炭地生态的理解。自 1986 年以来实施的“水管理三位一体”等技术和生态管理强调了使用永久性水闸来维持泥炭保存和作物生产最佳水位的重要性。随着时间的推移，这些做法改变了泥炭地的属性，使排放量与矿质土壤的排放量相当，从而使低碳农业成为可能。对于利益相关者来说，利用最新数据评估排放量、纳入泥炭地特征和排放量的详细信息至关重要。印度尼西亚泥炭地的低碳农业之路是一项复杂的事业，需要将科学研究、可持续实践和社会经济发展结合起来。采用整体方法可以在农业生产力、泥炭地保护和减缓气候变化之间取得平衡，从而实现印度尼西亚和全球的可持续发展目标。