There is only a very small population of Sumatran rhinoceros, consisting of less than 80 scattered across four locations in Sumatra and East Kalimantan. The government is enacting emergency action plan to save them from extinction.

Government’s plan to apply a carbon tax next year triggers reactions. Academics and environmental activists say this is merely one way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

The environment and forestry ministry reprimands two NGOs which are working with Sebangau and Batang Gadis National Parks. They are suspected of trading carbon.