INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR MARKS SIGNIFICANT STEP FOR INDONESIA’S 2030 EMISSION REDUCTION GOALS

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:

1. Dr. Ir. Jamartin Sihite (CEO and Chair of the BOS Foundation) presented:
“Collaboration for climate protection, community welfare, and biodiversity conservation – Partnering with Social Forestry Groups to strengthen capacity and prepare for climate mitigation action.”
2. Mr. Agustan Saining, S.Hut., M.Si. (Head of the Central Kalimantan Provincial Forestry Office) delivered a presentation titled:
“Provincial policy support for Social Forestry as a strategic development program.”
3. Mr. Zeky Saputra (Chair of the Village Forest Management Group – LPHD Tanjung Taruna) shared:
“Tanjung Taruna Village Forest: Advancing Villages and Regions through Forest Protection Partnerships.”

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.