Forest Programme III
The Indonesian-German Forestry Programme focuses on forest conservation and rehabilitation in Sulawesi, contributing to reduced climate-relevant emissions and improved livelihoods for rural poor communities. The programme is implemented in the upper watersheds of Palu/Lariang and Lore Lindu National Park (TNLL), one of Sulawesi's largest remaining mountainous rainforests and part of the UNESCO-declared Lore Lindu Biosphere Reserve. The park spans 217,991 hectares and is of high ecological, cultural, and archaeological significance, with Sulawesi known for its extraordinary biodiversity and endemism.
Co-financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through KfW, Forest Programme III aims to secure the integrity of Lore Lindu National Park, rehabilitate degraded forests in key watersheds, improve livelihoods in communities near the park, and support biodiversity conservation and climate research.
Disciplines
- Agriculture and Irrigation
- Climate Action
- Governance, Peace and Social Cohesion
- Sustainable Natural Resources Management
- Water Resources Management
Companies
Dorsch Impact GmbH
Client
Ministry of Environment and Forestry, co-financed by KfW
Duration
From 2017 to 2024
Location
Sulawesi, Indonesia
Project Activities
- Supporting communication among project partners and other stakeholders.
- Provision of finance and administrative support (the fund flow is integrated into the Indonesian finance system called DIPA).
- Strengthening the link between government institutions and civil society and research institutions.
- Provision of technical advice to ensure the proper implementation of project activities.
- Strengthening of law enforcement.
- Support of biodiversity protection and monitoring (forest stand and key-species).
- Improvement of national park infrastructure.
- Assisting in the rehabilitation of 3,000 HA degraded forest area.
- Establishment of indigenous tree plantations, agroforestry and community forests (Hutan Desa).
- Establishment of river flood and erosion control structures.
- Fostering of income opportunities for women.
- Support research activities.
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to making a positive impact and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This project contributes to the following SDGs:
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