Mohd. Yunus is an independent researcher hailing from Riau Province, Indonesia, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in biological sciences at Khon Kaen University, Thailand. He has more than ten years of experience in ecology, environmental economics, environmental management, peatlands, and sustainability. He has written for the South China Morning Post, The East Asia Forum, The Diplomat, Modern Diplomacy, Asia Times, and Riau Pos focused on environmental issues in Asia. He was awarded the prestigious ITTO Fellowship in 2023 for his ground breaking research on peatland management in Indonesia.