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GCF REDD+ Results-Based Payments (RBP) Project

The success of the REDD+ program in Indonesia and the receipt of Results-Based Payments (RBP) reflect the effective and credible implementation of the REDD+ scheme. The payment of USD 103.78 million was not merely a financial outcome, but a global recognition of Indonesia’s ability to deliver real and measurable emission reductions. At the same time, it underscores the program’s broader impact in advancing sustainable forest management, strengthening safeguards, and ensuring inclusiveness through the promotion of gender equality and the meaningful involvement of Indigenous Peoples (Masyarakat Hukum Adat/MHA).

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Timeline

Understanding the journey of REDD+ Results-Based Payments achievements

2015

Building trust and institutional foundations. Indonesia established the Directorate General of Climate Change Control (Ditjen PPI), which merged the National REDD+ Agency (BP REDD+) and the National Council on Climate Change (DNPI), creating a unified national authority for REDD+ implementation. Indonesia had 146 million tCO2e Emission Reduction (ER) in 2014-2016.

2016

Ratified Paris Agreement and Indonesia's NDC

2017

Cemented REDD+ within the nation’s climate and sustainable development agenda, including building the core of its REDD+ architecture, integrating policies, safeguards, and monitoring to balance growth with conservation. The SIS-REDD+ strengthened biodiversity and indigenous rights protection, while new regulations expanded ProKlim and recognized carbon’s economic value, empowering women-led groups in sustainable livelihoods.

2021

Approval of Indonesia's proposal for REDD+ RBP from GCF. 20,25 million tCO2e from the period 2014-2016 was claimed to GCF and received disbursement USD 103,78 Million to Indonesia through UNDP. Indonesia became the first country in the Asia Pacific to receive RBP for its success in reducing emissions from REDD+. The signing of the Project Document was done on 26 May 2021 by UNDP, IEF and Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

2022

The start of implementation for REDD+. IEF formed the Project Management Unit (PMU) that supports the project implementation. At this stage, PMU set preparation for fund distribution through Performance Based Payment.

2023

This year, REDD+ architectures were successfully strengthened, and added some features to monitor emissions on its national forest monitoring system SIMONTANA, and integrated the system to online complaint systems. The project also strengthened capacity building and REDD+ management. Payment phase 2 was successfully distributed.

2024

Operating SIS-REDD+ platform to strengthen reporting, monitoring and implementing safeguard mechanisms in the sub-national system. Other successes included finalization of the Ministerial Decree of Environment and Forestry of 12/2024 and strengthening moratorium map to protect primer forest and peatland, and improvement of forest and fire protection system, including gender mainstreaming and ensuring social inclusion in policies.

2025

REDD+ RBP project has been successfully implemented, and the fund has been fully distributed to support Sustainable Forest Management in Indonesia. The project was officially closed on 6 Oct 2025.

Coordination and Implementation

Coordination and Implementation of REDD+ Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement is a vital component, requiring the involvement of diverse groups, including government entities, the private sector, academic institutions, local communities, and Indigenous Peoples groups. This comprehensive approach is necessary to ensure fair and transparent benefit sharing mechanisms and guarantee gender inclusion across all REDD+ initiatives.

Developing and Strengthening REDD+ Architecture

The core objective of this initiative is to establish the fundamental structural and governance mechanisms required for effective climate mitigation. This involves building essential technical foundations, such as the Forest Reference Emission Level (FREL/FRL) and the National Forest Management System (NFMS). Furthermore, the initiative is dedicated to developing robust transparency frameworks, including the rigorous Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) mechanism and the National Registry System for Climate Change Control (SRN PPI). Finally, the REDD+ Safeguard Information System (SIS REDD+) ensures that all program activities are executed in compliance with environmental and social protection standards.

REDD+ Implementation Management

The overall goal of REDD+ Implementation Management is multifaceted. It focuses on enhancing REDD+'s contribution toward achieving the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) while simultaneously aligning with the implementation of the Carbon Economic Value (CEV) scheme. Furthermore, the management seeks to realize synergy between the three Rio Conventions: the UNFCCC (Climate Change), the UNCCD (Desertification), and the CBD (Biological Diversity). Critically, these efforts are complemented by actions aimed at strengthening community livelihoods for populations both in and around the forest areas.

Paradigm Shift in the Context of the New Normal

The implementation strategy emphasizes adaptation and innovation, which includes the dedicated development and deployment of advanced forest monitoring technology. This approach ensures that the program remains in alignment with national policies concerning climate change and sustainable development goals.

Project Achievement

Progress on Sustainable Forest Management

23 provinces are implementing the program; 3 provinces' funding proposals are under review

Direct Distribution Achievement (National)

Climate Change Adaptation

4,477 ProKlim Locations Registered (28% of national target), 60 Appreciation Supports Awarded, NDC Support for the Waste Sector: Support for studies and meetings on waste management to contribute to the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets.

Forest and Land Fire Control

13 Locations (Formation/Development of Community Fire Care Groups (MPA)), 3 Locations (Capacity building and competency certification for MPA), 13 Locations (Technical guidance facilitated for calculating the area of burnt land), 5 Locations (MPA empowerment)

REDD+ Architecture Support

Strengthening National and Sub-national REDD+ Architecture, Strengthening Governance of Climate Change Resource Support, NFMS/Simmontana (National Forest Monitoring System / Simmontana), Operationalization of the SRN within the REDD+ Scheme (System of National Registry), Strengthening National GHG MRV (Greenhouse Gas Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification)

Indirect Distribution Achievement (Sub National)

24 Province

Implementation of the GCF Output 2 RBP program across 24 provinces.

19 ProKlim

Recorded Climate Village Program (ProKlim) locations.

131

Forest Security Patrols

10 MPA

Formation of Community Fire Care Groups (Masyarakat Peduli Api).

140 Trainings

Including Smart Patrol, conflict management, carbon accounting, and GHG inventory.

1,749

Plantings/Reforestation activities.

16 RPHJP

Approved Long-Term Forest Management Plans.

150 RKPS

Assistance for Social Forestry work plans.

15 Books/Publications

Covering Forest Resource Balance (SDH), GHG Inventory (IGRK), mitigation mechanisms & forest/land fire (Karhutla) management, NFMS, etc.

16 Socializations/Workshops & Reports.

Safeguard

REDD+ has a safeguards framework that serves as a guide for implementing countries. Safeguards are a safety framework to ensure that REDD+ implementation protects the environment and brings fair benefits to society, while maximizing social, environmental, and governance benefits.

By utilizing certain procedures and approaches, Safeguards aims to keep the society and environment protected. The implementation of REDD+ in Indonesia prioritizes environmental protection, community well-being, and inclusivity to ensure that REDD can protect the environment and provide fair benefits to all groups, including vulnerable populations such as women, people with disabilities, youth, the poor, and other marginalized groups.

The Cancun Safeguards Principles guiding REDD+ activities include:

Consistency with National Forest Programs

Compliance and legal consistency with national forest programs and relevant international conventions and agreements.

Transparency and Effectiveness of Governance

Transparent and effective national forest governance structures.

Respect for Rights

Respect for the knowledge and rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

Effective Stakeholder Participation

Full and effective participation of relevant stakeholders, in particular Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Actions to conserve biodiversity and enhance social and environmental benefits, including forest ecosystem services.

Reduction of Reversal Risks

Measures to address the risks of reversals (non-permanence) of benefits.

Reduction of Displacement of Emissions

Measures to reduce the displacement of emissions (leakage).

Information regarding safeguard fulfillment will be communicated through REDD+ Safeguard Information System (SIS-REDD+) by REDD+ implementing parties at the sub-national level to the SIS REDD+ management body at the national level to maintain transparency and accountability.

Compliance with the regulations and accountabilities

Labor and working conditions

Resources efficiency and commitment to protecting environmental quality

Community health and safety

Resettlement plan and restriction on land use

Biodiversity conservation & sustainable management of living natural resources

The protection and participation/engagement of indigenous people

The protection of cultural heritage

The environmental and social commitment of financial intermediaries

Stakeholder engagement and information disclosure

Emission risks or potential carbon leakage

Community social quality, gender equality, & empowerment of vulnerable groups

South-South Exchange

The South-South Exchange (SSE) event is a key opportunity for tropical forest countries to share experiences and learn from each other on how to successfully implement REDD+. As countries move through different stages of REDD+, from preparation to implementation and receiving results-based payments (RBPs), this event allows them to exchange ideas and strategies to reduce emissions in the Forest and Other Land Use (FOLU) sector.

Hosted by Indonesia, which has been a leader in REDD+ efforts, the event showcased how countries access RBPs from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and reinvest it to strengthen their forest management efforts. The funds, which come from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), are important for supporting Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), particularly in the Forestry and Other Land Use (FOLU) sector.

Based on South-South cooperation, this exchange encouraged countries to work together, shared best practices, and built partnerships that support global climate action and sustainable forest management. The South-south Exchange provided an opportunity to bring together key stakeholders for open discussions about the opportunities and challenges of securing and reinvesting REDD+ Results-Based Payments (RBP).

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23 Oct 2025