Indonesia REDD+ APD Program - Terra Global Capital

Indonesia REDD+ APD Program

Program Details

Location	West Papua, Indonesia
Status	Active
Stage	Investment Readiness
Program Area (ha)	97,000
Reductions/Removals (Avg Annual)	182,154 tCO2e
Program Type	REDD+ APD
Blue Carbon/Peatland	–
Market Standard	VCS, CCB
Program Start	2024
1st Verification	2026

About the Program

The West Papua REDD+ APD Program protects 97,155 hectares of tropical forest in Tanah Papua through Indigenous-led conservation, forest protection, and sustainable land management. The Program empowers the Namblong and Mare Peoples to secure legal recognition of their customary forests while preventing planned deforestation and restoring degraded areas.

The Namblong Indigenous Peoples live in Jayapura Regency, occupying 52,400 hectares of customary land with a population of around 10,000 people
Two oil palm concessions totaling 21,840 hectares remain active at the regency level and could still be acted on for conversion
The Namblong community will assert their right to have these concessions cancelled and apply for a Forest Utilization Business License (PBPH) to protect and manage their forests sustainably
The Program also addresses threats from small-scale customary logging concessions (IUPHHK-MHA) that have not yet been revoked by the provincial government
Activities include forest restoration, assisted natural regeneration, and the rehabilitation of areas cleared by previous plantation operations
Partnerships between Mitra BUMMA, Terra Global Capital, and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry support technical implementation, carbon certification, and Indigenous capacity-building

By securing customary land rights, restoring ecosystems, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, the Program provides a long-term pathway for conservation, climate action, and inclusive economic growth in Tanah Papua.

Community Benefits

The Program strengthens Indigenous livelihoods and self-determination through sustainable economic opportunities and community-led forest management. It ensures that protecting forests directly benefits the people who depend on them.

Builds the capacity of the Namblong and Mare Indigenous communities to manage and monitor their customary forests
Creates employment and income through sustainable forestry, forest monitoring, and restoration activities
Supports training in climate-smart agriculture and non-timber forest product (NTFP) development
Promotes inclusive participation of women and youth in decision-making, capacity-building, and enterprise development
Provides technical assistance for the sustainable use of forest resources under the PBPH multi-business license
Enhances food and energy security by promoting community woodlots and efficient energy use
Strengthens governance systems that ensure equitable benefit-sharing from carbon revenues

Through these initiatives, the Program enhances long-term community well-being, diversifies livelihoods, and builds resilience while ensuring that forest conservation delivers tangible social and economic benefits.

Biodiversity Benefits

Tanah Papua is one of the world’s last tropical wildernesses, harboring extraordinary biodiversity that faces growing threats from logging, palm expansion, mining, and climate change. The West Papua REDD+ APD Program works to safeguard these ecosystems through Indigenous-led forest protection and habitat restoration.

Protects 97,155 hectares of intact tropical rainforest within Namblong and Mare customary lands, preventing planned conversion to oil palm plantations
Maintains critical habitat for over 700 bird species, including 27 species of birds-of-paradise and 65 endemic species found only in Tanah Papua
Conserves rich herpetofauna diversity—more than 330 recorded amphibian and reptile species, including 100 frogs, 14 turtle species, and 140 lizards, with over 500 total expected
Strengthens ecological connectivity across West Papua’s lowland and upland forests, forming natural wildlife corridors essential for migration and genetic diversity
Restores degraded areas through assisted natural regeneration and native tree planting to enhance carbon storage and ecosystem resilience
Supports participatory biodiversity monitoring combining Indigenous ecological knowledge with scientific methods

By preventing deforestation and empowering Indigenous stewardship, the Program preserves one of the planet’s most irreplaceable biodiversity frontiers while protecting vital ecosystem functions and climate stability.

Program Partners

The Program unites Indigenous communities, local partners, and technical experts to advance climate, conservation, and livelihood goals.

Mitra BUMMA: Leads community organization and coordination
Namblong and Mare Peoples: Guide forest protection using traditional knowledge
Terra Global: Provides technical expertise in greenhouse gas quantification, monitoring, reporting, and verification for carbon asset development under market standards. Terra structures and provides climate finance, supports ongoing program management, and commercializes verified emission reductions/removals

Indonesia REDD+ APD Program

Program Milestones

Jan 2023

Collaboration Agreement

Signature of Collaboration Agreement with Mitra Bumma

Aug 2024

CEA

Carbon eligibility assessment completed

Sept 2024

Finished Collecting Evidence

Mitra Bumma collected legal evidence for immediate threat to forest areas

Oct 2024

Investment Readiness

Investment Readiness phase start

Indonesia REDD+ APD Program

Program Activities

Customary Forest Management

Supports legal recognition of customary forests through PBPH and IUPHHK-MHA licenses
Develops participatory management plans rooted in traditional zoning systems (Usu gardens, Mo Depang sago, Yano Sip settlements)
Installs boundary markers and holds community workshops to reinforce customary forest rules
Aligns Indigenous forest management with Indonesia’s national licensing and conservation frameworks

This activity secures tenure, strengthens Indigenous governance, and establishes the foundation for sustainable forest stewardship.

Community Surveillance and Enforcement

Forms local patrol teams to monitor forests, prevent illegal logging, and report encroachment
Provides training and digital tools for real-time forest monitoring
Coordinates with local authorities to improve enforcement and reduce external threats

These efforts ensure forest protection through consistent, community-led vigilance and cooperation.

Renewable Energy and Fuel Efficiency

Introduces solar systems and efficient biomass cookstoves to reduce dependence on forest wood
Expands clean energy access in remote areas, lowering emissions and improving health outcomes
Trains households in renewable energy use, maintenance, and management

This reduces forest pressure while improving quality of life and resilience to climate change.

Alternative Livelihoods and Sustainable Enterprises

Promotes small-scale enterprises using non-timber forest products like sago, rattan, honey, and medicinal plants
Develops agroforestry and sustainable farming systems that integrate traditional knowledge
Supports eco-tourism and local product processing to increase community income

By diversifying income, the Program enhances financial stability and reduces reliance on extractive practices.

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Restoration

Restores degraded areas through native species planting and assisted natural regeneration
Establishes ecological corridors to reconnect fragmented habitats and protect wildlife
Engages youth in biodiversity monitoring, conservation education, and fieldwork

These actions safeguard critical ecosystems, increase carbon storage, and inspire long-term environmental stewardship.