FOREST INVESTMENT PROGRAM-1 - AT GLANCE

Summary

Indonesia has committed to cutting emissions by 29% by 2030, with the possibility of increasing this to 41% through international support. As part of the Forest Investment Program (FIP), the country is focusing on reducing deforestation and promoting sustainable forest management. Two major projects, FIP1 and FIP2, are underway to address deforestation and improve community-based natural resource management. These initiatives aim to reduce emissions, protect carbon reservoirs, and improve local livelihoods, particularly in Kalimantan's major forest areas.

Takeaways

• 😀 Indonesia has pledged to reduce its emissions by 29% by 2030, or 41% with international support.
• 😀 Indonesia is one of the countries selected to receive grants under the Forest Investment Program (FIP).
• 😀 The FIP focuses on helping developing countries reduce deforestation, promote sustainable forest management, and protect carbon reservoirs.
• 😀 Indonesia has two FIP projects: one focused on addressing deforestation and degradation, and the other on promoting sustainable resource management.
• 😀 The FIP project in Indonesia is administered by the Asian Development Bank (FIP1) and the World Bank (FIP2).
• 😀 FIP1 aims to strengthen the capacity of forest districts, harmonize policies for carbon stock management, and implement gender-responsive programs.
• 😀 FIP1 is implemented in Sin Fang and Kawazu districts in Central Kalimantan, with direct interventions in 17 villages and four forest management units.
• 😀 By 2026, FIP1 aims to reduce 3.7 million tonnes of CO2 emissions from the project area.
• 😀 The project also aims to increase local household income by 20% by 2022 through sustainable forest management and community support.
• 😀 The FIP projects help develop non-monetary incentives for natural capital benefits sharing and establish monitoring systems for environmental safeguards.

Q & A

What is Indonesia's pledge regarding emissions by 2030?

Indonesia has pledged to cut its emissions by 29% by 2030, or by 41% with international support.

What is the Forest Investment Program (FIP) and how does it support Indonesia?

The Forest Investment Program (FIP) supports Indonesia's efforts to reduce deforestation, degradation, and promote sustainable forest management. It helps to protect carbon reservoirs and reduce emissions through grants provided to developing countries.

How many projects are under Indonesia's participation in the FIP, and what are their main objectives?

Indonesia has two projects under the FIP. The first project focuses on addressing deforestation and degradation, while the second promotes sustainable community-based natural resource management and institutional development.

Which organization administers the FIP1 project in Indonesia?

The FIP1 project is administered by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

What are the main goals of the FIP1 project?

The main goals of the FIP1 project are to strengthen the capacity of local communities and districts, harmonize sub-national policies with national policies for carbon stock management, establish non-monetary incentives, and implement monitoring safeguard systems, including gender-responsive programs.

What regions in Indonesia are affected by the FIP1 project?

The FIP1 project is implemented in the Sin Fang and Kawazu districts, which are located in the U.S. Kalimantan province. The project covers 17 villages and four forest management units, including areas such as Batum Kerrigan and Denis, and Param National Park.

What are the expected outcomes of the FIP1 project by 2026?

By 2026, the FIP1 project aims to reduce cumulative greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the project area by 3.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, and increase household income for local communities by 20%.

How does the FIP1 project contribute to sustainable development?

The FIP1 project contributes to sustainable development by promoting forest management practices that reduce deforestation and degradation, enhancing local livelihoods, and aligning policies with national goals for carbon stock management.

What is the role of non-monetary incentives in the FIP1 project?

Non-monetary incentives in the FIP1 project are designed to encourage local communities to participate in sustainable practices and benefit from natural capital through a benefit-sharing mechanism, without direct financial compensation.

What impact does the FIP1 project aim to have on gender equality?

The FIP1 project includes gender-responsive programs, ensuring that both men and women in the local communities benefit equally from the project and have equal opportunities in decision-making and resource management.