Strengthening Climate Change Mitigation Actions Through the Management of Critical Lands and Forest Disturbances, as well as Strengthening Social Forestry, Institutions, and REDD+ Policies in South Kalimantan Province

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, the project 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 South Kalimantan Province, Penabulu acts as the Lemtara, managing funds from RBP REDD+ GCF Output 2.

The Government of South Kalimantan 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 activities to support the strengthening of Forest Management Unit (KPH) institutions, reducing critical land areas in South Kalimantan, increasing the capacity of Forest Farmer Groups (KTH) in forest management, and strengthening REDD+ institutional capacity. Other programs include implementing Proklim (Climate Village Program) through outreach and technical guidance, as well as preparing REDD+ planning and implementation documents such as the formulation of FREL, MRV, BSM, Safeguards, and GHG inventory.

Funding

This program is supported by the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH) for the 2025–2028 period, with total funding support of IDR 54,013,302,093.