Strengthening Jambi Province’s GHG Emission Reduction Program Within the Framework of Jambi Province’s Green Growth Plan (GGP)

Description

Indonesia has become 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 emission reduction (ER) performance results of 20.25 million tons of CO2 equivalent during the period 2014-2016, plus 2.5% as payment for non-carbon benefits.

The project aims to manage forests sustainably, rehabilitate damaged forests, and empower communities to reduce poverty. In addition, the project also focuses on improving forest governance to address deforestation and forest degradation. Funds are channeled indirectly through the Intermediary Institution (Lemtara) to beneficiaries, which cover all provinces in Indonesia. For Jambi Province, Penabulu acts as Lemtara, managing funds from RBP REDD+ GCF Output 2.

The Jambi Provincial Government, as the beneficiary of RBP REDD+ funds, utilizes this fund allocation to support long-term policy programs in the 2019-2045 Green Growth Plan (GGP) and 2021-2026 RPJMD. This policy aims to reduce GHG emissions by 14 million tons of CO2e through various strategies, including improving land productivity, transportation access, and promoting climate resilience.

Funding

This program is funded by KLHK and BPDLH through the RBP REDD+ GCF Output 2 Project, program period 15 October 2024 – 15 February 2026 with total funding support of IDR 35,712,403,256.