Satellite imagery reveals significant vegetation loss in Indonesia's new capital city

A new study published on arXiv details the environmental impact of Indonesia's capital relocation to Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN). Using PlanetScope satellite imagery and remote sensing techniques, researchers tracked land cover changes in the Core Government Area (KIPP) from 2021 to 2026. The analysis revealed a significant decline in vegetation, with mean NDVI decreasing by 17.1% and total vegetation cover dropping by 18.1%. Developed land within KIPP expanded by 672%, and carbon stocks decreased by 0.28%. The study highlights the effectiveness of remote sensing for monitoring large-scale urban development and suggests the need for more advanced methods to capture nuanced land cover changes. AI

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