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We're revolutionizing the #sustainableaquaculture sector in Vietnam's Mekong Delta through the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (and SNV). We also announced our intention to launch a strategic investment in Camau Frozen Seafood Processing Import Export Corporation (CAMIMEX). Camimex is one of the the leading processors and exporters of organic shrimp in #Vietnam, and employs over 1,000 people directly. This would be the 1st investment in a company that's been de-risked through DFCD's origination approach (a great example of #marketcreation, which helps develop promising climate-focused projects into scalable, bankable solutions), and aims to support sustainable development and #climatemitigation. Through the proposed USD 15 mln investment, Camimex would be able to strengthen the resiliency of shrimp farmers, sequester carbon through increased mangrove coverage, and strengthen #foodsecurity while improving job livelihood. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eJTaUyyE

Since 2019, Tropenbos Indonesia (TI) has been running the Working Landscape (WL) Program that promotes sustainable use of forests and trees for communities and climate resilience. In this program, activities that have been carried out include the establishment of orangutan corridors in forest and oil palm mosaics, peat forest fire prevention, and management of traditional agroforestry areas as well as the use of forest ecosystem services.   In 2021, the Fire Program strengthened the WL Program and aimed to adopt a fire-smart landscape that was expected to reduce the risk of extreme fires through fire prevention efforts. Through this program, Tropenbos Indonesia provided technical assistance in the formulation of district-level fire prevention masterplan for Ketapang District, West Kalimantan (https://bit.ly/Ktpg_MPFP). The masterplan was built on the initiative and through a multi-stakeholder processes by prioritizing local solutions (see: https://bit.ly/PB_MP). To support the implementation of fire prevention action at the village level TI developed an inter-village forum (see: https://bit.ly/PB_FL).   This fire prevention action is also supported by the implementation of peat-friendly farming practices that encourage no-burn agriculture to maintain the sustainability of peat ecosystems and prevent damage that still continues to occur (see: https://bit.ly/PB_PRG).   Meanwhile, collaboration and synergy between stakeholders in an integrated monitoring system is important to keep peatlands in wet condition and minimize fire risks. (https://lnkd.in/g-zWj3xh).   #FirePrevention #Peatlands #multistakeholderprocessed #localsolutions #peatfriendlyfarming #peatmonitoring

Did you know our dependence on the sea is affecting marine life? 🦠🐋 For the longest time, coastal communities have relied on neighbouring bodies of water for food and resources. And while this dependence has sustained many generations, continued human activity is damaging marine habitats that sustain the lives of our fellow species underwater. Thankfully, there are several alternatives that can support both communities and ecosystems – one of which is the nutrient-rich spirulina. This is exactly what the International Climate Initiative-funded and UN-implemented 'Community-based Spirulina Aquaculture' project in Indonesia advocated for: turning to spirulina as a food source instead of marine plants like seagrass. 🌊 Through workshops and training sessions in Yogyakarta and North Minahasa, NIRAS and its non-profit partner YAPEKA gave new life to the emerging spirulina market, providing a healthy alternative for communities and creating local jobs. “It is a source of pride for me and the people of Sitimulyo to have a Spirulina farm that is fully operating to produce wet and dry spirulina products,” shared Fudin Hananto, the Yogyakarta Spirulina Farm Manager. ⭐ But more than providing a sustainable food source, the project also served to protect marine life, including the beloved dugongs (also called sea cows)! 🌊🐄 See how this project is creating a positive impact! Watch this video to learn more about spirulina, its benefits and the community-based project that is broadening opportunities for the people of Indonesia: https://lnkd.in/eCWVPtJi #Spirulina #Algae #Superfood #Communities #Dugong #MarineConservation #Indonesia

In April and May, we will be in Indonesia for nature- based solutions education. Synergy economies. Island economies. Self-sufficiency for basic needs. Health and environment. Our last visit was 2019/2020 to work on regenerative tourism and Building with Nature (mangrove restoration+harbor business model+ecological fish farming) Curious what we will observe this time... Green School Bali, here we come again! We are still doubting if we will go to Borneo too. What do you think? Any worthwhile economic projects there that we can inspire the Indonesian and wider Asian governments and businesses with? Are there any biodiverse palm oil plantations that keep space for orang utans? Like the organic tea plantations in India that combine wildlife with multi-crop production permaculture style and have programs for poachers to get jobs? Please let us know if you know of any ecology economy projects that have really managed to scale... WWF #naturebasedsolutions

Our latest #newsletter is out! Insights from the Field: Reflections on Livelihoods’ Impact in #Sumatra, Indonesia   Sumatra Island exemplifies the global challenge of balancing nature conservation with local livelihood enhancement. Over the past 50 years, vast monoculture plantations have replaced rich biodiversity, yet millions of smallholders have been lifted out of poverty. How do we reconcile these two realities?   Recently, Livelihoods President Bernard Giraud returned from visiting three of our projects in Sumatra, where we're addressing these dual challenges. Since 2009, Livelihoods has partnered with local NGOs and businesses to foster sustainable solutions, from restoring mangroves damaged by the 2004 tsunami to supporting smallholder palm oil growers and launching an ambitious agroforestry project to protect Leuser Park. Bernard reflects on the progress made: smallholders are increasingly adopting sustainable practices like composting and agroforestry, moving away from reliance on chemical inputs. There’s a growing convergence between public and private sectors to protect nature while creating economic opportunities for local communities.   Our approach? Building strong coalitions, staying grounded in field realities, and innovating financially to scale sustainable practices. While the challenges are significant, our 15 years of experience show that real transformation is possible. We remain committed to driving change that benefits both people and the planet. 🌱 #Sustainability #Livelihoods #Agroforestry #PalmOil #SocialImpact #Sumatra #Indonesia

I am pleased to share that our third paper, “Multi-tier captive relations in the global value chain of tuna: The case of Fair Trade certification of small-scale tuna fishery in Indonesia” co-authored with dr. Hilde M. Toonen and Prof. dr. Peter Oosterveer, has been recently published in Ocean and Coastal Management. In this paper, we addressed the question of to what extent voluntary sustainability certification influences the structure and governance of the value chain and what effect it has on promoting sustainability. We explored the question using the global value chain (GVC) modular framework at the micro, meso, and macro levels of value chain analysis. The findings show that the involvement of local actors and mechanisms has led to the establishment of complex, multi-tier captive relationships. These relationships have enabled all actors to develop capabilities to participate in the certified value chain, gain market access, and provide benefits for small-scale fishers. We thank all the participants for their valuable contribution to this research and Yayasan Masyarakat dan Perikanan Indonesia for providing support during the data collection.

Thank you, Maja Slingerland, for revisiting the Arconesia oil palm intercropping project in Bengkulu, which is also part of the SustainPalm project implementation. Farmers: "We are deeply grateful and honored to be visited by many parties from the Netherlands. Despite being mere banana farmers from a remote village in Bengkulu, who are temporarily cultivating on someone else's oil palm land." Maja Slingerland: "No, what you are doing is not just about farming bananas. Believe me, it's more than that. What you are doing will serve as a primary reference on the importance of oil palm intercropping for the world in the future. I always share your stories with my colleagues, students in the Netherlands, and they are deeply impressed by what you are doing right now. Oil palm intercropping is not a new practice for Indonesian farmers. Amid issues of limited agricultural land, food security, and deforestation, we should be learning a lot from the farmers. Our task is to support farmers so that this system can be sustainable, well-organized, and have measurable impacts on farmers, the surrounding community, and the environment. It's not easy, over the past three years, we have learned a lot to find the best patterns. And now, together with Arconesia, we are ready to scale up this system more massively and measurably. #sustainableoilpalm #regenerativeoilpalm #oilpalmimtercropping #sustainableariculture #bpdpks #oilpalmreplanting #climatesmartagriculture

Using the Sun’s Power to Produce Ice: How small-scale fishers in Indonesia are revolutionising ice production and reducing their carbon footprint. In collaboration with the Indonesian office of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ-Indonesia) and the Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), IPNLF launched its Solar Ice Maker (SIM) facility in a remote fishing community in Kawa, Indonesia. This innovative technology will be a game-changer for the small-scale fishers who go to sea daily, catching sought-after tuna with their highly selective handline fishing gear. The improved quality of their catch, brought about by the ‘solar ice’, will help safeguard their livelihoods, improve local food security, and open up lucrative export market opportunities.    For more information and the full press release, click here: https://lnkd.in/er2FWZf6 💙 #solaricemaker #SIMhasArrived #IPNLFsolutions #BlueEconomy #ClimateResilience #foodsafety

Deforestation Anonymous report sheds light on the alarming resurgence of deforestation in Indonesia, driven by PT Mayawana Persada in Indonesian Borneo. The evidence presented in the report documents the largest current case of deforestation among all pulpwood and oil palm plantation companies in Indonesia. https://lnkd.in/dMtTZiNZ

🚀 Last November, we partnered with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas Republic of Indonesia to host a #JustTransition workshop in #Indonesia 🇮🇩. The result? An important new handbook for policymakers. Experts Roshni Menon, PhD, Paula Sevilla Núñez, and Raquel Jesse highlight key sectors needing transformation: ⛽ Energy 🍃 Forestry and land use 🔨 Extractives 🚌 Transportation 🏭 Industry and manufacturing 🍽️ Food security and agriculture ‼️ Other vital sectors include tourism, waste management, investment, #health, #education, and research. 🔄 A comprehensive shift is crucial for ecological protection, economic prosperity, and social equity. Learn more here 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/e6ezhcN7 #JustTransition #GreenEconomy