Delivering public-private partnerships to benefit farmers and biodiversity in Sulawesi
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £498,467
WHERE Indonesia
Summary
Through a community, government and private sector partnership, the project will support coconut farmers, reduce forest threats and restore critical watersheds in North Sulawesi. Community conservation commitments alongside agricultural training will support biodiversity-friendly production and improve farmer livelihoods through higher yields and diversified incomes. Forest restoration will reduce flooding, while collaborative management between government and communities, underpinned by a robust monitoring system, will ensure
the future protection of forests and biodiversity, and demonstrate a scalable model for the region.
POLIMDO - Manado State Polytechnic, BAPPELITBANGDA - Research and Development Agency of Bolaang Mongondow Selatan District, FMU II - Forestry Management Unit II - Bolsel-Boltim, Forestry Agency of North Sulawesi Province, PT Cargill, BNWNP - Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park Authority
Regions
East Asia
Biomes
ISLAND BIODIVERSITY, TROPICAL FOREST, FORESTS
Production
FORESTRY, AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION
Threats To Biodiversity
OVER EXPLOITATION
Broad Approches
GOODS SERVICES, POVERTY REDUCTION, LIVELIHOODS, CO MANAGEMENT
