Abstract:Borneo is a global biodiversity hotspot and an essential carbon sink, playing a critical role in climate regulation and ecological conservation. In 2019, Indonesia announced the relocation of its capital to Nusantara, located in Borneo, intensifying ecological fragmentation and weakening regional carbon storage capacity. This study investigates the ecological risks faced by protected areas in Borneo under the capital relocation context. By integrating remote sensing data and forest biomass monitoring, it analyzes the current status, land use changes, and forest biomass of Borneo's protected areas. Findings reveal significant forest loss and increased construction land around the new capital site, resulting in declining surface biomass in nearby reserves and exposing their vulnerability to anthropogenic disturbance. Drawing on capital relocation experiences from Brazil, Australia, and Myanmar, the study proposes multi-level strategies, including optimizing environmental assessment mechanisms, establishing hierarchical mitigation framework, enhancing the connectivity of protected areas, and promoting the development of green infrastructure.