Aceh hopes that through its low-emissions development strategy to meet its deforestation reduction target of at least 80% by 2020 and beyond (Rio Branco Declaration). The project also aims to improve sustainable management of forests in the province due to strengthened governance systems, partnerships and incentives, while attracting sufficient resources.

Outcomes:

• The integrated Low Emission Strategy for Aceh (ILEDSA) was endorsed and implementation plan validated by key stakeholders.

Local Partners: Fauna & Flora International 

The project aimed to develop (1) Effective policies and programs for reducing
deforestation and improving rural livelihoods at the provincial level; (2) Legally-binding spatial and
management plans for ensuring the protection and restoration of forests, peatland and other important ecosystems; (3) Legally-binding spatial and management plans for ensuring the protection and restoration of forests, peatland and other important ecosystems; (4) Strengthened governance for reducing deforestation in state forest areas, including forest management units (FMU).

Outcomes:

• Effective policies and programs for reducing deforestation and improving rural livelihoods at
  the provincial level. The activities is conducted by appointing the unit to register the
  strategy with NRS by the governor, developing LED-OPS, and consultation between
  stakeholders. The activity also followed by ensuring women participation in the meeting and
  the decision making;
• Completed the Environmental Protection and Management Plan (RPPLH and Strategic
  Environmental Assessment (KLHS), which integrate the REDD+ strategy into regional
  planning processes;
• Developed a REDD+ strategy for the district of Seruyan;
• Developed business plan model for FMUs across the province.

Local Partners: Earth Innovation Institute

East Kalimantan Province is committed to becoming one of the global leaders in
mitigating climate change by controlling the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation, balancing production to meet market demands with protection of critical landscapes, while enhancing community’s livelihoods. The goal of this project was to reduce emission of 22 MtCO2e contributing to Indonesia’s NDC and FCPF and contribute to East Kalimantan’s Rio Branco commitment by 2024.

Outcomes:

• Improved stakeholder collaboration through through stakeholders mapping, focus group
  discussions, and agreements between relevant stakeholders;
• Developed concept notes to fill the identified funding gap of $23.6M to support the
  province’s emissions reductions goal;
• Increased finance from the Restoration Fund by over 37%.

Local Partners: The Nature Conservancy (TNC)

North Kalimantan is the youngest province in Indonesia which established in 2012 and
as a result is still developing critical REDD+ planning tools and mechanisms. The project aimed to lay the foundations to develop and implement low-emissions development (building on the provincial GHG Action Plan), including a low-carbon strategy.

Outcomes:

• Developed and strengthened institutional arrangements and capacity on carbon inventory- the
  first steps in developing a jurisdictional strategy in North Kailmantan.

Local Partners: The Nature Conservancy (TNC)

In Papua, the forest cover is around 81% and the deforestation rate of around 13,220
ha/year it is smaller compared to the national average. The biggest thread of forest in Papua is come from government development programs, especially from issuing massive permits for logging and forest conversions, and also the law enforcement. Improving the forest governance as well as increasing equal participation of the indigenous is seen as one of the solutions to reduce deforestation and degradation. Promoting the Forest Management Unit (KPH or FMU) as a key element of forest governance reform for embracing REDD+ and related initiatives is very important to support sustainable development through identifying drivers of deforestation and forest degradation and to target locations for specific mitigation actions.

Outcomes:

• Forest governance will be strengthened to be able to effectively implement REDD+ actions in line with regional development plans (RPJMD/RPJP and RAD-GRK) and contribute to the Rio Branco Declaration in the Province of Papua.

Local Partners: IDH

The activity is conducted to strengthen the strategy and capacity of West Kalimantan Province to
Support National target and Jurisdictional Approach in Reducing Carbon Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation. This project will facilitate the support from the private sectors especially from the agriculture and forestry sectors in supporting the SRAP REDD+ and relevant policies, and work collaboratively with the provincial government. The project also aimed to improve gender equality in REDD+ planning.

Outcomes:

• Evaluation of the regional REDD+ action plan (SRAP REDD+) for period 2012-2018 and GGP
  implementation against carbon emission reduction target, including effectiveness of REDD+
  task force governance, activity and financial barriers, and carbon reduction;
• Capacity building for the SRAP REDD+ task force and relevant platforms through
  development of relevant regulation and policy at the province level, increasing the
  participation of women, and developing information on REDD+ and making available online;
• Develop initial phase of governance structure for potential financing mechanism scheme for
  REDD+ and green investment, including proposal submitted to the Green Climate Fund, an
  $8M coconut facility under review by the Tropical Landscapes Financing Facility (TLFF) for
  which Unilever has agreed to be the offtaker, and a proposal to the Green Fund;
• Regulatory framework to support implementation of SRAP REDD+ and West Kalimantan’s
  Green Growth Plan;
• Strengthen local forest governance through mainstreaming the SRAP REDD+ into Mid-Term
  Forest Management Plan of FMU Kubu Raya;

Local Partners: IDH

Forests still cover approximately 90% of the province of West Papua. West Papua
along with Papua also has special autonomy fund that can be used for supporting indigenous Papuans. The provincial government has made several efforts to promote sustainability, including declaring West Papua a “Conservation Province”. The project goal is to develop an overarching strategy for low emission development in West Papua and strengthen local governance and funding through financial plans for FMUs.

Outcomes:

• Long term develop plan (RPHJP) developed for six FMUs; three have already been passed into
  law;
• Investment protocol developed for FMUs;
• Financial partnerships for FMUs, including MOU signed with CV Nutrima Sehatalami off-taker for honey from Fakfak FMU. Engagement with PT Alam Sari Interbuana, CV Nutrima Sehatalami,
  Unilever, PepsiCo, Supernova, Atsiri (a fragrance company based in Indonesia), Clarmondial (an
  impact investor in Europe), and Agricorp (an agribusiness based in Monaco) to invest in
  sustainable businesses West Papua;

Local Partners: Earth Innovation Institute