A Very Real and Practical Contribution? - Lessons from the Kalimantan Forests and Climate Partnership

Olbrei, Erik; Howes, Stephen

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“…In 2010, Norway and Indonesia agreed on a US$1 billion to do so . Also, in 2008, the Indonesia-Australia Forest Carbon Partnership planned to spend $200 million to develop capacity building and technical support, primarily by implementing demonstration activities (Olbrei & Howes, 2012).…”

Section: Redd In Indonesia and Central Kalimantanmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The drainage of the peatland areas were later shown to contribute to the severity of the fires (Olbrei & Howes, 2012) and that the peatland ground was unsuitable for effective rice cultivation. After the Suharto Government collapsed in 1998, the MRP project was terminated, but only around 540 thousand hectares of forest cover remained (Medrilzam et al, 2013).…”

Section: The Ex-mega Rice Project Areamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the early implementation phase preparatory work was undertaken to provide better understanding of critical project issues. These included investigations focussing on social and economic profiles of local villages, alternate livelihood options, land tenure in the MRP area, community issues related to canal blocking, the role of fire in local communities, and peatland forest tree species silviculture and propagation (Olbrei & Howes, 2012). While this preparatory work was performed in a timely manner, the implementation stage was slow to progress (Mulyani & Jepson, 2015).…”

Section: The Ex-mega Rice Project Areamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…During the four years of its operation, the KFCP was drastically scaled back and only managed minimal 'on the ground' results (Olbrei & Howes, 2012). A major target for reducing greenhouse emissions was to block the canals that were dug during the MRP project to raise water levels and would in turn reduce the risk of peat fires.…”

Section: The Ex-mega Rice Project Areamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A major target for reducing greenhouse emissions was to block the canals that were dug during the MRP project to raise water levels and would in turn reduce the risk of peat fires. The blocking of large canals has not been performed despite the initial planned commencement date of November 2010 (Olbrei & Howes, 2012). The official reason for this has been a delay in obtaining environmental clearance.…”

Section: The Ex-mega Rice Project Areamentioning

confidence: 99%

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A study of how REDD+ can be used to improve the adaptation of local communities to climate change – a case study of Central Kalimantan Indonesia

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Little attention has been paid in the scientific literature to the practicalities of how REDD+ (the climate policy of 'Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation') can contribute to the adaptation of local communities, particularly in regards to how specific elements of REDD+ can be implemented at the local-scale to best support positive community adaptation outcomes. This thesis explores this gap in the literature by analysing experiences of REDD+ in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. It provides a local perspective on how REDD+ safeguards could be implemented in a multi-scalar policy context (local to national). These experiences in-turn provide insights into the way other multi-scalar policy initiatives (especially in regard to community adaptation to environmental change) can be applied more effectively.Experiences from REDD+ demonstration projects have highlighted the challenges in ensuring adequate, positive outcomes for local communities. The premise of this thesis is that by providing climate change adaptation benefits, REDD+ initiatives are more likely to benefit local communities in developing countries and are therefore more likely to be successfully implemented. This thesis explores whether REDD+ can improve the adaptation of local communities to climate change, and provides policy recommendations to increase the likelihood of achieving this outcome in multi-scalar contexts.This thesis uses a qualitative case study methodology. Central Kalimantan in Indonesia is used as a case study because it has been a pilot province for Indonesia's REDD+ efforts since 2010. Actions have been taken in Central Kalimantan that have led to regional capacity building and the establishment of several REDD+ pilot projects within the region.Interviews were performed with actors and stakeholders involved with REDD+ at the local and regional levels in Central Kalimantan. In addition, a study of three villages that experienced a REDD+ demonstration activity (under the so called 'Kalimantan Forest Carbon Partnership') is also included in this thesis.This thesis begins by reviewing the potential benefits and challenges associated with REDD+, especially in regards to local communities. The adaptation literature is then reviewed with emphasis on how assessments of the adaptive capacity of local communities can be performed. Based on this review a framework is proposed to assess the adaptive capacity of local communities. That framework includes special reference to the need to recognise multi-scalar influences.iii The framework derived from the review is then applied to the case study and several elements of local community adaptive capacity are identified. Based on this assessment, Ipropose some strategies that would most likely lead to improvements in the capacity of communities to adapt to climate change. A key conclusion drawn from the analysis is that multi-scalar influences do not only affect local adaptive capacity elements but also provide key insights into how adaptation strategies should be designed.The t...

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Section: Redd In Indonesia and Central Kalimantanmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Ex-mega Rice Project Areamentioning

confidence: 99%