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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY-BASED CLIMATE MITIGATION.
Palangka Raya, 18 June 2025 — The BOS Foundation, in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Central Kalimantan and the Ministry of Forestry, convened a seminar titled “Implementing Climate Change Mitigation Activities within Social Forestry Areas as a Contribution to Achieving the FOLU Net Sink 2030 Target.”
The seminar brought together key stakeholders to enhance synergy in community-based forest conservation and emission reduction efforts.
The event formed part of the Danish Danida Green Business Partnership (DGBP) project titled “Financing Empowerment of Local Communities and Mitigating Climate Change through a Carbon Credit Business Partnership.” The project is jointly implemented by Save the Orangutan, the BOS Foundation, and commercial partner Ørsted A/S.
Through this initiative, local communities will adopt sustainable forestry practices that generate carbon credits, improve livelihoods, and contribute to Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030 and Enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions (ENDC) targets. This project is a strong example of how blended finance and public-private partnerships can deliver climate, biodiversity, and social impact at scale, and serve as a replicable model for Indonesia and beyond.
PROTECTION OF FORESTS THROUGH EMPOWERMENT OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Several local, regional, national and international key actors were gathered to underline the importance of community-based climate mitigation activities.
In the opening of the event Mr. Ir. Leonard S. Ampung, M.M., M.T., Acting Regional Secretary of Central Kalimantan Province, emphasized the significance of Social Forestry as a key element in the province’s sustainable forest resource management strategy.
A keynote address was delivered by Ms. Enik Eko Wati, S.Si, M.E., M.Sc., Secretary of the Directorate General of Social Forestry (PS), representing the Director General. In her speech, she underscored the urgency of integrating climate action into Social Forestry programs as a tangible step toward achieving the FOLU Net Sink 2030 target.
Representing the interest of the Danish commitment to these efforts was H.E. Sten Frimodt Nielsen, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to Indonesia. In his speech, he stated:
“We believe some of the best climate solutions grow from the ground up. Denmark supports initiatives like those of the BOS Foundation and its partners that not only protect forests but also empower local communities.”
CONSOLIDATING PARTNERSHIPS
A highlight of the seminar was the signing of cooperation agreements between the BOS Foundation and three Social Forestry groups from Katimpun, Tanjung Taruna, and Tumbang Muroi. The collaboration includes technical assistance, institutional strengthening, and readiness support for implementing community-based climate mitigation activities.
The seminar featured three key presentations:
In his remarks, Dr. Jamartin Sihite reiterated that conservation success must go hand in hand with community welfare:
“Social Forestry enables communities to become true stewards of the forest. With cross-sectoral support and collective commitment, we can realize the FOLU Net Sink 2030 target without compromising local well-being.
FIELD VISIT TO TANJUNG TARUNA VILLAGE
Following the seminar, participants visited Tanjung Taruna Village in Pulang Pisau Regency to observe firsthand the implementation of Social Forestry programs. The field visit included the handover of forest and land fire prevention equipment, the launch of fire management training, and a dialogue session with the Tanjung Taruna Village Forest Management Institution, local residents, and village authorities. These activities started the preparation for the upcoming dry season, to plan and ensure local capacity for fire patrolling and prevention. Following Tanjung Taruna, the activities will continue in Katimpun vilage.
This seminar reaffirmed that achieving the FOLU Net Sink 2030 target requires a collaborative approach—one that integrates local knowledge, science-based policy, and strong support from international partners.
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