Indonesia

Goal

We aim to reduce emissions from Indonesia’s forests and peatlands in ways that secure indigenous peoples’ land rights, enhance local livelihoods, and contribute to sustainable development.

Indonesia Initiative

The Alliance focuses on supporting the Government of Indonesia in its efforts to align its economic development goals with its social and environmental commitments by advancing sustainable, equitable, and profitable land use policies. Download the Indonesia Initiative Summary:

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Why Indonesia?

Indonesia is among the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases. But the vast majority of Indonesia’s emissions do not come from fossil fuels—they come from the clearing and burning of millions of hectares of forests and peatlands to develop monoculture plantations. In addition to the climate pollution these fires cause, they have devastating consequences for people’s health. Millions of Indonesians in rural villages depend directly on the country’s forests for their livelihoods. Unclear land rights can lead to conflict between companies and communities.

To transition away from unsustainable land use and towards clear land rights, strong governance, and rule of law, Indonesia will need new approaches and strategies that prioritize emissions reductions alongside sustainable development goals. With international support from the public and private sector, Indonesia can be a powerful example of how economic growth, climate change mitigation, and human rights protections can go hand in hand.

Low-Emissions Development Policies

Supporting national and sub-national land use policies that contribute to Indonesia’s climate and development targets.

Where we Focus

Low-Emissions Development Policy
Annual Data Reporting
Local Proof of Concepts

Secure Community Land Rights

Ensuring community rights to land and forest resources are extended and strengthened with increased support for low-emissions rural economies.

Where we Focus

Mapping & Recognizing Community Lands
Community Forestry Benefits
Supportive Legal Frameworks
Equitably Resolving Land Conflicts

Sustainable Commodity Production

Eliminating deforestation, peatland expansion, and exploitation of communities from palm oil and pulp and paper supply chains.

Where we Focus

Traceable, Sustainable Palm Oil
Low-Carbon Pulp & Paper Production
Credible, Transparent Forest Monitoring Systems

Promoting Equitable, Sustainable Development

Encouraging discourse on the social and environmental benefits of equitable, low- emissions development that values forests and peatlands.

Where we Focus

Effective Communications
Increased Discourse

Grants

The Alliance partner foundations work closely together to identify funding opportunities that create impact. Explore our Grants Database to learn more about what we support. The Climate and Land Use Alliance does not accept unsolicited grant proposals.

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Where We Focus

The Alliance focuses its grantmaking in key geographic regions that are home to globally important tropical forests with significant potential for mitigating climate change.

Where We Focus

Goal

Indonesia Initiative

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Why Indonesia?

Strategic Priorities

Low-Emissions Development Policies

Where we Focus

Secure Community Land Rights

Where we Focus

Sustainable Commodity Production

Where we Focus

Promoting Equitable, Sustainable Development

Where we Focus

Grants

Where We Focus

Global

Brazil

Mexico & Central America

Colombia & Peru