Strengthening Forest Management Unit (KPH) Institutions and Building Stakeholder Capacity to Improve Forest Governance in Southwest Papua

Description

Indonesia is the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to receive funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) through the REDD+ Results-Based Payments (RBP) “Pilot” program. Indonesia is entitled to receive a payment of USD 103.8 million for its performance in reducing emissions (ER) by 20.25 million tons of CO₂ equivalent during the 2014–2016 period, plus an additional 2.5% as payment for non-carbon benefits.

This project aims to sustainably manage forests, rehabilitate degraded forests, and empower communities to reduce poverty. In addition, it focuses on improving forest governance to address deforestation and forest degradation. Funds are distributed indirectly through Intermediary Institutions (Lemtara) to beneficiaries across all provinces in Indonesia. For Southwest Papua Province, Penabulu acts as the Lemtara, managing funds from RBP REDD+ GCF Output 2.

The Government of Southwest Papua Province, as a beneficiary of RBP REDD+ funds, utilizes this allocation to develop various programs aimed at improving environmental conditions while enhancing community welfare. These programs include forest protection patrols and forest and land fire (Karhutla) prevention, strengthening community participation in forest management, supporting forest, land, and mangrove rehabilitation, strengthening REDD+ instruments, and reinforcing the implementation of the Southwest Papua Provincial NDC.

Funding

This program is supported by the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH) for the 2025–2026 program period, with total funding support  IDR 17,593,542,920.