Peatland Management in Indonesia, Science to Policy and Knowledge Education

Presented by Feri Johana at GLF Peatlands 2024 - 360 Degree Approach to Improving Capacity of Multiple Stakeholders to Manage Peatland Sustainably

1. Peatland Management in Indonesia: Science to policy and Knowledge-Education to Action Feri Johana and Peat IMPACTS Team

2. Province-level: Sustainable Peatland Plan Mainstreamed into Development Plan

3. Evidence-based Peatland Management plans has been developed for W Kalimantan and S Sumatra provinces and the two targeted districts. Inclusive scenario development and informed ex-ante impacts were produced using LUMENS; Province-level: Sustainable Peatland Plan mainstreamed into Spatial and Development Plans The mainstreaming process : designation of production and protection peat areas is recognized in the spatial plan; prioritization of several sustainable peatland management programs in the development plan;  Peatland Ecosystem Quality Index  as one of indicators of sustainable development that has to be monitored and evaluated periodically

4. Climate change adaptation and mitigation Utilizing and Re serving of peat ecosystems Maintaining and Protecting the quality of peat ecosystem functions (FEG) Controlling, Monitoring, optimizing and conserving of peat ecosystems Main Component Scope of Peatland Planning (RPPEG) Maintain water management - preventing drought, flooding and saltwater intrusion for irrigation in agricultural areas Store carbon stocks Prevent fire Protect biodiversity Restoration of the hydrological function of peat Increased Peat Ecosystem restoration performance for companies or concessions Capacity development Peat ecosystem reserves and protection of ecosystem functions Peat ecosystem monitoring and law enforcement Mitigate climate impact caused from peat degradation Adaptation of peat villages from adverse impact of climate change

5. We projected future land uses under 3 scenarios using LUMENS software The projected future land uses are used as the basis of ex-ante impact analysis BAU Scenario Existing Plan Scenario RPPEG Scenario Land use projections under three peatland management scenarios

6. Estimated CO2 Emission Projected Forest Cover and Estimated CO2 Emissions The Existing Plan Scenario in the coming years may increase forest cover, the RPPEG scenario can also significantly increase forest cover, and in the long term the RPPEG provides a consistently increasing trend. Forest Cover Forest Cover BAU Existing Plan RPPEG In the short run Existing Plan can significantly reduce GHG emission compared to BAU but it is monotonously increasing over time, while  the RPPEG scenario results in decreasing emissions over time and compared to BAU

7. The mai n function of this area is for protection , but some limited activities can still be conducted Land use recommendation based on the regulation; research, scientific purposes, and education (area inside the concession) ecosystems services management, research, scientific purposes, and education (area outside the concessions) Intervention Map Protection Function of Peatland Ecosystem

8. Intervention Map Land use plan is directed toward land-based activities for economics . Land allocation for both f orest-based and non-forest-based activities managed by private entities and communities Several land allocation remaining for conservation, protection, and rehabilitation. In S Sumatra, the stakeholders agree and focuses on : Community-Based Non-forest Use, and Corporate-Based Forest Use. Production Function of Peatland Ecosystem

9. Village-Level: Sustainable Peatland Management

10. Sustainable Peatland Village  Sustainable peatland management requires commitment and cooperation among stakeholders to implement the intervention plan effectively, incl. farmers, traders, and the village community The sustainable peatland intervention/options developed through a comprehensive diagnoses using ALLIR The cooperation among stakeholders is formalized through peat livelihood agreements and further developed into a joint business model development

11. Business Model for Agro-silvopasture at Peatland’s Village Twelve peat livelihood agreements have been established to support business models Three district WGs  at the district has been established to support the implementation of the agreement It is covers : production to market function Identification of enabling factor, supporting function, and the institution involved

12. Demo Plots and Farmer Capacity Strengthening Along Value Chains

13. Innovative Financing for Peatland Management

14. Improving The Capacity of Peatland Financing Scheme Awareness raising for key stakeholders at the district level to identify scheme of relevant innovative financing schemes; Initiate and develop framework of Corporate Social  Environment Responsibility (CSER) as one of innovative financing for sustainable peatland management. Strengthening the institution for implementing the CSER for Peatland The Achievement : Regulation on CSER that integrated peatland management (Perbup 19/2023 and Perbup 20/2023) –Kubu Raya District Action Plan of CSER Forum for 2024-2029 that integrate peatland management action – OKI District

15. Peatland Management Knowledge Sharing and Education

16. Peatland Education and Knowledge Sharing Knowledge management system for peat ecosystem management called WikiGambut has been produced https://wikigambut.id/ Local curricula on peat management was endorsed by heads of 3 districts and been used in more than 1530 primary schools; More than 200 young graduates (males and females) participated in the incubation programs in the two provinces Sustainable peat management requires awareness, knowledge, and commitment across sectors, actors and generations, so reaching out diverse, targeted audience is necessary; We inniated three measured: peat curricula in primary school education , Wiki for Peat , Youth Incubation for Peat Management.

17. Wiki Platform A Participatory Approach for Knowledge Management System 754 articles from 457 contributors 101 articles from 138 contributors   WikiGambut ( https:// wikigambut.id ) or Peat IMPACTS facilitates WikiPeat  to compile, synthesize knowledge and information about peat ecosystems and its management written by multiple contributors for broad readerships.    Social Media Campaign Peatland Talks EduWiki Article Review Campus Tour @wikigambut @wikigambut_sumsel @wikigambut_kalbar

18. Peat Education Curricula for Primary School The curricula covers peat ecosystem and hydrological aspect of peatland, human activity on the peat ecosystem, and many activities for maintaining dan restoring degraded peatlands; The peat environmental education curriculum which has local content ( mulok ), was successfully implemented in 1530 state primary schools in three districts: Kubu Raya in West Kalimantan province, Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI), and Banyuasin in South Sumatera province. To support learning process, a children's storybook " Ranti Mencari gambut " was created. Peat IMPACTS organized story-telling competitions for teachers and  read-aloud competitions for students.

19. Incubation for Young Researcher of Peatland The capacity-building program for the youth of South Sumatra and West Kalimantan was being conducted by Peat-IMPACTS to groom young leaders who care about peatlands and take action toward sustainable peatland.  This program invites young female and male university graduates to participate in a series of activities to find new knowledge and explore intervention options for peatland management.

20. Conclusions

21. The integration of peatland plan to development plan in West Kalimantan and South Sumatera demonstrates Indonesia's commitment to sustainable development, linking local initiatives with global climate goals by reducing GHG emissions; Sustainable peatland management plan in these regions   enhances regional environmental governance and aligns it with national policies and international conventions on biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation ; Improved livelihoods supported by viable business model in the peatland shows a sustainable  model in bridging local economic needs with sustainable peatland conservation efforts ; The innovative financing schemes provided a model for sustainable funding mechanisms that can be replicated nationally and globally ; The education and public participation in peatland knowledge c reate a strong foundation for broader societal stewardship , linking local educational programs with global initiatives , thus fostering a globally connected community of practice. Lessons learned from Peat-IMPACTS Indonesia

22. Upscaling and cross-scaling needs policy guidance; Systematic documentation of successes and failures across projects and programs can minimize risks and optimize investment; No one-size-fits all formula, so typology for identifying extrapolation domains are important; Catalyzing funding t hrough blended finance is imperative perhaps through carbon and biodiversity credits and PES; Suggestions for future works in Tropical Peatland Science and evidence-based planning are needed to prioritize programs, monitor and evaluation;  Long-term demonstration plots speed up adoption - systematic establishment will induce wider community of practices; Partnerships between public-private are imperative; Education for Climate action needs more investment 

23. The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on integrated land use, dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement. The Forum takes a holistic approach to create sustainable landscapes that are productive, prosperous, equitable and resilient and considers five cohesive themes of food and livelihoods, landscape restoration, rights, finance and measuring progress. It is led by the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), in collaboration with its co-founders UNEP and the World Bank and Charter Members. Charter members: CIAT, CIFOR-ICRAF, CIRAD, Climate Focus, Conservation International, Crop Trust, Ecoagriculture Partners, The European Forest Institute, Evergreen Agriculture, FAO, FSC, GEF, GIZ, ICIMOD, IFOAM - Organics International, The International Livestock Research Institute, INBAR, IPMG, IUFRO, Rainforest Alliance, Rare, Rights and Resources Initiative, SAN, TMG-Think Tank for Sustainability, UNCCD, UNEP, Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation part of Wageningen Research, World Farmer Organization, World Bank Group, World Resources Institute, WWF International, Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) Funding partners