Central Sulawesi Carbon Fund (RBP-GCF Sulawesi Tengah)

Improved Forest Governance for Emission Reduction and Community Livelihoods in Central Sulawesi

Why

Forest and land cover in Central Sulawesi province experienced a decrease of 33,235 hectares between 2010 and 2022. This was triggered by the conversion of land use for gold mining industry and the rampant practice of forest encroachment.

The resulting Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission production has the potential to become even greater due to forest and land fires (Karhutla). For instance, in 2023, Karhutla occurred across an area of 10,844.28 hectares in Central Sulawesi. If not anticipated, fire disasters will become routine during the dry season because studies indicate there are four high-risk districts: Morowali Utara, Poso, Banggai, and Tojo Una-una.

This condition is compounded by the national government’s program that designates Central Sulawesi Province as a crucial part of supporting the development of the New Capital City of Nusantara (IKN), by supplying C-type mineral resources and food through a Nusantara Food Estate area of 15,000 hectares in Donggala Regency.

On the other hand, the Central Sulawesi Provincial Government is committed to supporting the central government’s efforts to control global climate change through the reduction of GHG emission production. In April 2012, the provincial government formed the Coordination Team and Working Group (Pokja) for the Preparation of the Regional Action Plan for GHG Reduction (RAD GRK). This was reinforced by the formulation of the RAD GRK document and the Masterplan for a Green Economy based on renewable natural resources in March 2023 as a response to the planned implementation of emission reduction in the forest and land sector, or FOLU Net Sink 2030.

In 2024, Central Sulawesi Province received USD 2.8 million in carbon funds from the Result Based Payment Green Climate Fund (RBP-GCF) scheme to implement emission reduction programs through improvements in forest governance, increased resilience, and sustainable community livelihoods. The program also ensures the protection of 4.27 million hectares and the rehabilitation of forests damaged by illegal activities.

KEMITRAAN was entrusted by the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH) and the Central Sulawesi Provincial Government to act as the Intermediary Institution (Lemtara) to oversee the program and collaborate with the Forestry Agency, Environmental Agency, and Bappeda (Regional Development Planning Agency) as direct recipients of the RBP funds.

What

The program, which lasts for approximately two years, aims to strengthen three main areas: institutional capacity, human resources, and natural resources. These include:

Increasing the amount of forest and land cover through the management of biodiversity and sustainable ecosystems to enhance carbon stocks.
Improving the capacity of the Central Sulawesi Provincial Government in the institutionalization and implementation of REDD+ policies across all Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD).
Strengthening community-based sustainable forest management models through the implementation of agroforestry systems, Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs/HHBK), and Climate Village Programs (Desa ProKlim) to build resilience against the impacts of climate change.
Strengthening institutional governance, role, and function of the REDD+ Working Group (POKJA REDD+) to be transparent, accountable (PADIATAPA), and fulfill the principles of Inclusiveness (Gender Equality, Social Inclusive), collaboration, and innovation.

How

To oversee the program and collaborate with the Forestry Agency, Environmental Agency, and Bappeda (Regional Development Planning Agency) as direct recipients of the RBP funds.

As the recipient of 70% of the total program funds of USD 2.8 Million, the Forestry Agency will focus on strengthening the Forest Management Unit (UPT KPH) and Grand Forest Park (Tahura) units, which are spread across 13 Regencies and 1 City throughout Central Sulawesi. Forest patrol is one of the main activities, aiming to suppress criminal acts of forest destruction that potentially generate carbon emissions.

The next focus is preventing potential forest and land fires (Karhutla) by forming and strengthening Community Fire Care Groups (MPA) in 13 regencies/cities, as well as providing assistance to 272 Social Forestry and non-Social Forestry Farmer Groups for sustainable forest management and increasing the commercial value of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs/HHBK).

Meanwhile, at the Environmental Agency, the main activity is the formation of 20 new Climate Village Program (Proklim) groups. This effort aims to strengthen community resilience against the impacts of climate change and support the provincial and national government targets of forming 500 and 20,000 new Proklims, respectively.

The Bappeda will center its activities on strengthening regulations and conducting strategic studies such as: re-evaluating the greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, formulating targeted mitigation action plans, developing supportive policies and regulations, and enhancing institutional capacity, including changing the work paradigm in accordance with the Circular Letter of the Director General of PPI No. 1 of 2024.

In detail, the activities will be carried out by other beneficiaries from various backgrounds, not only the government.

Benefeciary	Benefit
Forestry Agency	Supporting the execution of duties and functions in Forest and Land Rehabilitation (RHL), community empowerment, and the FOLU Net Sink target. Facilitating the implementation of safeguards. Operational support for the development of integrated K/L (Ministry/Agency) task forces (Sub National Focal Point) to raise awareness and monitor the results of emission reduction implementation in the land and forest sector. GHG inventory as a basis for mitigation planning and harmonized with the ongoing formulation of the Regional Action Plan for GHG Reduction (RAD GRK).
Environmental Agency	Facilitating the formation of new ProKlim (Climate Village Program) groups as Central Sulawesi’s contribution to achieving the national target of 20,000 ProKlim villages. Development of Knowledge Management for Central Sulawesi Province’s ProKlim Villages.
Regional Section Office of PPI – Climate Change Control	Programmatic establishment and institutional strengthening for Karhutla (Forest and Land Fire) mitigation involving key stakeholders. Provision of infrastructure and facilities for Karhutla mitigation at the grassroots level.
Forest Management Unit	Supporting the increase and acceleration of targets in RHL. Community empowerment, conflict resolution. Increasing collaboration in forest and land security monitoring.
REDD+ Working Group	Secretarial support, institutional arrangement, preparation of instruments and supporting tools for REDD+ implementation.
Local CSO	Funding for activity implementation according to the respective CSO’s competence. Capacity building through training and discussion forums.
Villages in and around Forest Areas	Economic benefits resulting from improved legal access and supply chains for Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs/HHBK) from Social Forestry (PS) areas. Social benefits in the form of improved access and networks, and increased capacity. Ecological benefits in the form of improved microclimate conditions, maintained hydrological cycles, increased land fertility, and disaster protection. Decreased vulnerability level, in line with increased adaptation capacity through ProKlim villages.
Universities/Academia	Providing consulting services for research, assessment, and preparation of technical planning documents. Dissemination of knowledge through outreach, education, and technical training.
Private Sector	Conducting activities for the provision of goods according to the procurement mechanism for goods and services as needed. Facilitating market access as an off-taker and/or marketing partner for processed NTFPs. Holders of forestry and land permits contributing to and supporting the government’s strategic plan for GHG emission reduction.

Work Area

Central Sulawesi Province

Budget

USD 2,8 Million

About KEMITRAAN

KEMITRAAN is one of the Intermediary Institutions for the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH), managing funds in the category above 2 million. Currently, KEMITRAAN manages carbon funds in two provinces, namely Central Sulawesi, with funds totaling USD 2.8 million.

2016

Pada bulan Maret 2016, KEMITRAAN menerima akreditasi internasional dari Adaptation Fund. Dewan Adaptation Fund, dalam pertemuannya yang ke-27, memutuskan untuk mengakreditasi KEMITRAAN sebagai National Implementing Entity (NIE) dari Adaptation Fund. KEMITRAAN menjadi lembaga pertama dan satu-satunya lembaga Indonesia yang terakreditasi sebagai NIE Adaptation Fund di Indonesia.

2020

Perjanjian ini ditandatangani antara Green Climate Fund (GCF) dan KEMITRAAN. Perjanjian ini meresmikan akuntabilitas KEMITRAAN dalam melaksanakan proyek-proyek yang disetujui oleh GCF.

Untuk diketahui, GCF adalah dana khusus terbesar di dunia yang membantu negara-negara berkembang untuk mengurangi emisi gas rumah kaca dan meningkatkan kemampuan mereka dalam merespons perubahan iklim.

Dana ini dihimpun oleh Konvensi Kerangka Kerja PBB tentang Perubahan Iklim (UNFCCC) pada tahun 2010. GCF memiliki peran penting dalam mewujudkan Perjanjian Paris, yakni mendukung tujuan untuk menjaga kenaikan suhu global rata-rata di bawah 2 derajat celsius.

2000-2003

KEMITRAAN memainkan peran krusial dalam mendukung pengembangan undang-undang untuk membentuk KPK. Hal ini diikuti dengan langkah mendukung Pemerintah dan DPR dalam memilih calon komisioner yang kompeten dan juga mendukung kelompok masyarakat sipil untuk mengawasi secara kritis proses seleksinya. Setelah komisioner ditunjuk, mereka meminta KEMITRAAN untuk membantu mendesain kelembagaan dan rekrutmen awal KPK, serta memainkan peran sebagai koordinator donor. Sangat jelas bahwa KEMITRAAN memainkan peran kunci dalam mendukung KPK untuk mengembangkan kapasitas dan strategi yang diperlukan agar dapat bekerja seefektif mungkin.

2003

Pada tahun 2003, KEMITRAAN menjadi badan hukum yang independen yang terdaftar sebagai Persekutuan Perdata Nirlaba. Pada saat itu, KEMITRAAN masih menjadi program yang dikelola oleh UNDP hingga akhir tahun 2009. Sejak awal tahun 2010, KEMITRAAN mengambil alih tanggung jawab dan akuntabilitas penuh atas program-program dan perkembangannya.

1999-2000

Kemitraan bagi Pembaruan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan, atau KEMITRAAN, didirikan pada tahun 2000 setelah berlangsungnya pemilihan umum pertama di Indonesia yang bebas dan adil pada tahun 1999. Pemilu bersejarah ini merupakan langkah penting dalam upaya Indonesia keluar dari masa lalu yang otoriter menuju masa depan yang demokratis. KEMITRAAN didirikan dari dana perwalian multi-donor dan dikelola oleh United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) dengan mandat untuk memajukan reformasi tata kelola pemerintahan di Indonesia.

2020

This agreement was signed between Green Climate Fund (GCF) and PARTNERSHIP. This agreement formalizes KEMITRAAN’s accountability in implementing projects approved by the GCF.

For your information, the GCF is the world’s largest special fund that helps developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase their ability to respond to climate change.

These funds were collected by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. The GCF has an important role in realizing the Paris Agreement, namely supporting the goal of keeping the average global temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius.

2020

This agreement was signed between Green Climate Fund (GCF) and PARTNERSHIP. This agreement formalizes KEMITRAAN’s accountability in implementing projects approved by the GCF.

For your information, the GCF is the world’s largest special fund that helps developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase their ability to respond to climate change.

2016

In March 2016, KEMITRAAN received international accreditation from the Adaptation Fund. The Adaptation Fund Board, in its 27th meeting, decided to accredit KEMITRAAN as National Implementing Entity (NIE) from the Adaptation Fund. KEMITRAAN is the first and only Indonesian institution to be accredited as a NIE Adaptation Fund in Indonesia.

2003

In 2003, KEMITRAAN became an independent legal entity registered as a Non-Profit Civil Partnership. At that time, KEMITRAAN was still a program managed by UNDP until the end of 2009. Since the beginning of 2010, KEMITRAAN took over full responsibility and accountability for the programs and their development.

2000-2003

KEMITRAAN played a crucial role in supporting the development of legislation to establish the KPK. This was followed by steps to support the Government and DPR in selecting competent commissioner candidates and also supporting civil society groups to critically monitor the selection process. After the commissioners were appointed, they asked KEMITRAAN to help with the institutional design and initial recruitment of the KPK, as well as play the role of donor coordinator. It is clear that KEMITRAAN plays a key role in supporting the Corruption Eradication Commission to develop the capacity and strategies needed to work as effectively as possible.

1999-2000

The Partnership for Governance Reform, or KEMITRAAN, was founded in 2000 following Indonesia’s first free and fair general election in 1999. This historic election is an important step in Indonesia’s efforts to move away from an authoritarian past towards a democratic future. PARTNERSHIP was established from a multi-donor trust fund and is managed by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with a mandate to advance governance reform in Indonesia