ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – The Government of Indonesia has taken another strategic step in its fight against climate change. Through the Results-Based Payment (RBP) REDD+ scheme, Indonesia has secured USD 103.8 million in funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
The funding is granted in recognition of Indonesia’s achievement in reducing 20.25 million tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) in the forestry sector during the 2014–2016 period.
Managed by the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH), this funding will support climate change mitigation programs in 38 provinces, both at the national and local levels, until 2030. Of the total, USD 93.4 million will be allocated to Output 2 of the RBP REDD+ GCF project, which commenced in July 2023.
Disbursement to 15 Provinces
BPDLH has disbursed over IDR 251 billion to 15 recipient provinces, including: East Java, Bali, Riau, South Kalimantan, West Java, Southwest Papua, Central Java, South Sumatra, East Nusa Tenggara, Yogyakarta, North Sulawesi, Gorontalo, Riau Islands, West Sumatra, and West Kalimantan.
The distribution is carried out through eight intermediary organizations tasked with facilitating fund management and project implementation at the local level, with project durations ranging from one to four years depending on each province’s needs.
Focus on Mitigation and Community Empowerment
To date, the RBP REDD+ GCF project has:
Expanded social forestry areas by more than 2 million hectares
Facilitated 40 proposals for the designation of customary forests
Provided assistance for 163 Social Forestry Work Plans (RKPS)
Registered 4,477 ProKlim (Climate Village Program) locations
Supported forest and land fire control in seven fire-prone provinces
Strengthened greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting capacity at national and subnational levels
The project also directly contributes to achieving Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 2030 targets, while promoting sustainable forest management for community welfare.
Deputy Minister of Environment Diaz Hendropriyono emphasized the importance of climate finance accountability.
“We must prove that GCF funding is distributed effectively and delivers tangible impact. A nation with integrity will earn the world’s trust,” he stated quoted, Monday, August 11, 2025.
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Forestry Mahfudz noted that non-state budget funding such as this is vital for meeting the NDC targets.
BPDLH President Director Joko Tri Haryanto stressed that this project acts as a catalyst for expanding RBP funding access in local regions.
Indonesia’s Commitment to Protecting Forests
Through this GCF funding, Indonesia reaffirms that protecting forests is not only a moral obligation but also an investment for the future. International support, government synergy, and community involvement are key to accelerating climate change mitigation and adaptation. (AT Network)
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