The governor of West Kalimantan, Dr MH Cornelis, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) and the Belantara Foundation to help strengthen commitments to sustainable landscape development and green growth in the Indonesian province. The agreement is focused on the prevention of forest fires, protection of forests and peat ecosystems, as well as improvement of the well-being of local communities to reduce their dependence on forested land.