Social learning through a <scp>REDD</scp>+ ‘village agreement’: Insights from the <scp>KFCP</scp> in <scp>I</scp>ndonesia

Mulyani, Mari; Jepson, Paul

doi:10.1111/apv.12083

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“…Whilst earlier literature [27,30] held a less optimistic view on the future implementation stage of 'improved coordination', this study maintains that the OMI has enabled significant progress when compared with the inherent coordination issues often cited within earlier literature on Indonesia's forest governance (e.g., [21,37,65,66]). These findings lead us to believe that the OMI does indeed signify a critical juncture.…”

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confidence: 61%

“…Our analysis draws on the findings of a broader body of research on the interplay between REDD+ and Indonesia's forest institutions across multiple levels of government [65,66]. This lead author conducted an interview survey of individuals engaged in the REDD+ policy process in Indonesia, reviewed literature on the history of Indonesian forest policy and contemporary policy documents, and participated in workshops convened by the REDD+ Task Force and local NGOs (non-governmental organisations).…”

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Does the ‘One Map Initiative’ Represent a New Path for Forest Mapping in Indonesia? Assessing the Contribution of the REDD+ Initiative in Effecting Forest Governance Reform

Mulyani

Jepson

2016

Forests

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This study investigates one notable result that the REDD+ ('Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation, and enhancing forest carbon stocks and conservation') initiative effected within Indonesia's forest institutions. It argues that during its interplay with existing National forest institutions REDD+ produced a significant benefit; namely, the 'one map initiative' (OMI) being the government's response to the call for greater transparency and enabling of REDD+ implementation. It asks: "Does the 'One Map Initiative' signify a switch to a new path of map-making, or is it just another innovation within an existing path dependence of forest governance?" Through eighty semi-structured interviews with 'REDD+ policy actors' and the deployment of 'path dependence' theory, this study seeks to determine the extent to which the REDD+ initiative created a 'critical juncture' (i.e., momentum for institutions to move to a new path). This study maps the institutional path dependence within forest-mapping as a means for the state to gain control of forest resources. In its development process the OMI has shown its ability to break the old path-dependence of map-making (e.g., lack of transparency, low level of public participation, and poor coordination amongst ministries). Moreover, this paper identified several historical events (i.e., 'critical junctures') that preceded the REDD+ initiative as contributing factors to the relative success of REDD+ in effecting forest governance reform.

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Does the ‘One Map Initiative’ Represent a New Path for Forest Mapping in Indonesia? Assessing the Contribution of the REDD+ Initiative in Effecting Forest Governance Reform

Mulyani

Jepson

2016

Forests

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“…Central Kalimantan is the REDD+ pilot project province in Indonesia and will likely be part of the predicted large-scale implementation of REDD+ initiatives (Mulyani & Jepson, 2015). Currently there are several REDD+ 'demonstration' or 'pilot' projects being undertaken in the Central Kalimantan region suitable for examination in this thesis.…”

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“…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).…”

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“…Internationally, payments for REDD+ projects will flow from actors in developed countries to actors in developing countries for measurable emission reductions (Mulyani & Jepson, 2015) (see fig 6.1). Under current UNFCCC discussions, REDD+ will take the form of national programmes in which payments are likely to be made on the basis of average carbon gains over a country's entire forest area in a given accounting period.…”

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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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How previous experiences shape actors' current perspectives in integrated natural resource management

Gaus,

Ejderyan,

Grêt‐Regamey

et al. 2023

People and Nature

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Previous experiences play a multifaceted role in shaping current perspectives in integrated natural resource management. We used qualitative interviews and a quantitative survey to study the similarities and differences in terms of the links between the diverse actors' previous experiences and their current perspectives on the various issues to be resolved in a real‐world integrated watershed management project. We found that the quantity and quality of experiences in past projects including water management, participation and politics are dissimilarly linked to the information, mental models and beliefs of perspectives regarding present issues. More experienced actors generally have broader perspectives than less experienced actors. Less experienced actors are particularly curious about approaches to water management. Actors with more experience in water management are more focused on ecological issues due to positive experience. Actors with more experience in participation are more sceptical about constructive solutions due to negative experience. Actors with more experience in politics emphasise the importance of agriculture and learning processes due to positive or negative experience. Actors with more negative experience in water management, participation and politics can nevertheless be motivated for participatory processes and integrated natural resource management. We conclude that previous experiences are critical factors that should be considered when designing participatory processes in integrated natural resource management. It could be valuable to include mixed compositions of actors with different types of previous experiences and different aspects of current perspectives to benefit from their complementary strengths. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

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Social learning through a REDD+ ‘village agreement’: Insights from the KFCP in Indonesia

Cited by 45 publications

References 34 publications

Does the ‘One Map Initiative’ Represent a New Path for Forest Mapping in Indonesia? Assessing the Contribution of the REDD+ Initiative in Effecting Forest Governance Reform

Does the ‘One Map Initiative’ Represent a New Path for Forest Mapping in Indonesia? Assessing the Contribution of the REDD+ Initiative in Effecting Forest Governance Reform

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

How previous experiences shape actors' current perspectives in integrated natural resource management

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