Advancing ecosystem protection in Indonesia

Context

Indonesia, stands out as one of the 17 megadiverse countries of the world, rich in natural resources. However, rising deforestation and more frequent hydrometeorological disasters due to climate change are intensifying biodiversity loss, increasing greenhouse gas emissions, and heightening climate vulnerability.

Responding to these challenges, the government of Indonesia has established ambitious targets to preserve and restore ecosystems by actively extending green and blue economy principles. This effort includes integrating biodiversity considerations throughout the economy and the national development plan (RPJMN).

Accordingly, the linkage between land and seascape managers, local communities, and other key players is crucial to effectively manage these areas. Enhancing spatial and development planning by incorporating principles of green and blue economy will improve the management of aquatic systems, agricultural fields, and agroforestry areas from ridge to reef.

Objective

Local and national stakeholders have established climate-resilient livelihoods by effectively integrating ecosystem approaches into the management of land- and seascapes.

Approach

The project operates in three pilot provinces, working closely with Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) and consortium partners. It focuses on reducing environmental degradation, increasing ecosystem resilience, and thereby fostering livelihoods that can thrive under climate change by:

• Supporting the development of national policies and guidelines to weave climate resilience and biodiversity considerations into spatial and developmental planning both nationally and locally.
• Developing impact investment strategies and innovative financing models that utilise an ecosystem-based approach with partnerships across public, private, and community entities.
• Establishing land and seascape planning laboratories in selected pilot areas that merge considerations of climate resilience, biodiversity, and development.
• Supporting skills development and knowledge sharing among key stakeholders, including farmers and local community members.

Last update: May 2024