In total, the government is reported to have disciplined or revoked problematic forest permits covering around 1.5 million hectares nationwide. The Kolibri Alliance said this achievement deserves appreciation, as it signals the state’s seriousness in improving forest management. Studies Link Deforestation to Floods and LandslidesThe Kolibri Alliance cited research by Lubis et al. Community-Based Conservation and RestorationThe Kolibri Alliance emphasized that forest protection and restoration efforts are already underway at the community level, alongside initiatives to strengthen local livelihoods. While forest protection and restoration may not eliminate floods entirely, they are proven to significantly reduce their severity.