Prabowo, King Charles III Agree on Ecosystem Restoration for 57 National Parks
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LONDON, Investortrust.id — President Prabowo Subianto and Britain’s King Charles III agree on environmental cooperation on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 in London to support ecosystem restoration efforts across 57 national parks in Indonesia.
The agreement is reached during Prabowo’s meeting with King Charles III as part of his official visit to the United Kingdom, with a focus on conservation and long term environmental recovery.
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya says the core of the meeting centers on environmental collaboration and conservation initiatives.
“Earlier, the president met with King Charles III, and the essence of the discussion was cooperation and commitment from the United Kingdom to help Indonesia improve ecosystems and support the restoration of 57 national parks,” Teddy tells reporters at Stansted Airport, London.
He says the cooperation includes support for conservation programs that are already underway in several strategic areas.
One of the highlighted sites is Way Kambas National Park in Lampung, which has long been recognized as a key conservation center for Sumatran elephants.
“What is already ongoing is the national park in Way Kambas related to elephant conservation,” Teddy says.
Beyond Way Kambas, conservation efforts are also being carried out in the Peusangan area in Aceh.
Teddy says the Peusangan land is formerly owned by Prabowo and has been handed over to the state for environmental preservation purposes.
He adds that the total land area involved reaches around 90,000 hectares across several locations, although not all of it will be designated specifically for elephant conservation.
“Not all of it will be for elephant conservation. It will be adjusted by WWF to determine which areas are for elephants and which are for other ecosystems,” Teddy says.
The meeting underscores Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation on environmental protection and conservation.
It also highlights green diplomacy as a key pillar of bilateral relations between Indonesia and the United Kingdom.