Kapuas Sibau Restoration Project aims to restore 45,000 hectares of degraded forest in Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan. This project represents a significant step toward enhancing climate resilience, protecting biodiversity, and empowering communities. Using ARR and REDD+ frameworks, the project safeguards forests from encroachment and exploitation while bringing degraded areas back to life.
Climate Actions & Strategies
The project executes integrated strategies to secure climate and ecological benefits:
- Reforestation – restoring over 6,600 Ha of degraded forest
- Protection – preventing encroachment from Industrial Plantation Forest (HTI) and mineral extraction ventures
- Conservation – maintaining the ecological integrity of the broader 45,000+ hectare landscape
- Community Engagement – embedding sustainable livelihoods and equitable participation in all project phases
Scope & Coverage
- Project Size: 45,678 hectares
- Restoration Target: 6,600 hectares of degraded forest
- Frameworks Applied: ARR and REDD+
- Methodology: VM0007 (REDD+)
- Geographic Location: Kapuas Hulu Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Biodiversity & Conservation Impact
The Kapuas Sibau landscape is home to 200+ species of flora and fauna, many classified as endangered or critically endangered. The project safeguards this biodiversity by:
- Preserving natural habitats critical for species survival
- Preventing deforestation and habitat fragmentation
- Promoting ecosystem resilience against climate change
Community Empowerment
At the heart of the project are 25,000 local inhabitants whose future is directly tied to forest sustainability. The project ensures:
- Inclusive Development – delivering community programs that enhance welfare and resilience
- Local Employment – prioritizing the integration of local labor forces in restoration activities
- Gender Parity – guaranteeing at least 30% female participation, advancing equity and empowerment
- Economic Opportunities – creating sustainable alternatives to forest exploitation
Potential SDGs Contribution
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