Overview
Pantau Gambut is an Indonesian environmental civil society initiative established in 2016, with its public monitoring platform launched in 2017. It brings together non-governmental organisations and community networks to monitor peatland protection and restoration.
Its purpose is to strengthen transparency, public participation and accountability in peatland management. The initiative promotes environmental conservation while recognising the importance of peatlands to local livelihoods and climate stability.
Mission and focus areas
Pantau Gambut researches peatland degradation, deforestation, forest fires, land conversion and restoration commitments. Its activities examine government policies, corporate land concessions, environmental compliance and the social consequences of unsustainable land management.
The initiative also investigates peatland carbon storage, emissions risks and sustainable land use. Although not a financial services organisation, its research supports environmental, social and governance (ESG) due diligence by identifying risks associated with forestry, agriculture, plantation operations and corporate supply chains.
Structure and governance
Pantau Gambut operates through a collaborative network of national and regional civil society organisations across Indonesia. Its partnership framework identifies a core team comprising Madani and World Resources Institute Indonesia, alongside national networks, local partners and supporting organisations.
The core team coordinates strategic planning, fundraising, partnerships and monitoring activities. Regional networks contribute field observations, policy analysis, verification and community engagement, supporting decentralised environmental oversight.
Programs and offerings
Pantau Gambut provides an open-access digital platform containing interactive peatland maps, environmental monitoring data, policy analysis and research publications. Its mapping resources examine peatland conditions, concession areas, restoration progress and environmental threats.
The initiative uses satellite imagery, remote sensing, spatial analysis and field verification to monitor forest fires, deforestation and restoration activities. It also publishes investigations, educational materials and advocacy campaigns.
For finance and sustainability practitioners, these resources support land-use risk assessment, corporate due diligence, biodiversity analysis and evaluation of peatland-related environmental commitments.
