Program

RIMBA

Strengthening Forest and Ecosystem Connectivity in RIMBA Landscape of Central Sumatra through Investing in Natural Capital, Biodiversity Conservation, and Land-Based Emission Reductions

Background

In 2007, Indonesia affirmed its commitment to sustainable spatial planning through Law No. 26 on Spatial Planning. This was followed by Government Regulation No. 26/2008, later amended by No. 13/2017, which designated three National Strategic Areas (KSN) in the RIMBA Corridor for their vital environmental functions: Kerinci Seblat National Park, Bukit Batabuh Protected Forest, and Berbak–Bukit Tigapuluh National Park.

As part of Presidential Regulation No. 13/2012, the Directorate General of Spatial Planning of the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), with support from the United Nations Environment Programme–Global Environment Facility (UNEP-GEF), developed a program to strengthen forest and ecosystem connectivity in the RIMBA landscape of Central Sumatra through investments in natural capital, biodiversity conservation, and land-based emission reductions.

The RIMBA Ecosystem Corridor spans 3.8 million hectares across the provinces of Riau, Jambi, and West Sumatra, serving as a vital protected area. The corridor focuses on maintaining wildlife pathways, conserving high-carbon-value and essential ecosystems, and improving connectivity through innovations such as wildlife crossings in areas fragmented by road infrastructure.

Kerinci Seblat National Park is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems, offering diverse habitats for endemic flora such as Rafflesia arnoldii, and iconic fauna including the Sumatran tiger, elephant, and orangutan. Its complex forest structure also supports a wide range of plant species and epiphytes that depend on unique microclimatic conditions.

Entrusted by UNEP-GEF and the Ministry of ATR/BPN to support the implementation of the RIMBA program, KEMITRAAN will ensure that the process adheres to the principles of collaborative governance—emphasizing close cooperation with Ministries and Government Agencies, the Provincial Governments of Riau, Jambi, and West Sumatra, higher education institutions, academics, the private sector, and civil society organizations.

Project Purposes

There are several challenges in the governance of the RIMBA ecosystem, including data indicating that approximately 21% of the total area is occupied by oil palm plantations, deforestation affecting around 1 million hectares, land-use conflicts, and a mismatch of up to 18% between actual land cover and the Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW).

This program aims to strengthen ecosystem connectivity for biodiversity protection and increase carbon stocks in land-based sectors through a green economy approach based on environmental services along the RIMBA.

An ecosystem corridor is defined as a natural pathway that connects two or more fragmented habitat zones, enabling the free movement of wildlife, genetic exchange between populations, and the continuity of overall ecosystem functions. The ecological role of such corridors is vital for species survival and for stabilizing the surrounding microclimate.

The RIMBA Ecosystem Corridor Program can also serve as a model for dynamic and inclusive green economy development through resource efficiency, aiming to achieve equity and community well-being. This aligns with the Indonesian government’s commitment to achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2060, with a targeted Green Economy Index of 90.65% by 2045.

Working Areas

Riau, Jambi and West Sumatra

Our Focuses

Three focuses RIMBA Program:

  1. Strengthening the institutional management of the RIMBA ecosystem corridor area. Developing policies (Roadmap, Presidential Regulation on National Strategic Planning (KSN), institutional formation, mainstreaming the Green Economy); encouraging behavioral change, improving communication on the green economy and gender mainstreaming; and disseminating information on the green economy model through social media/online platforms.
  2. Demonstration of green economy practices in three clusters. Identifying high conservation value areas as integrated wildlife habitats and developing eco-road models in cluster 1; implementing integrated low-carbon development principles in land-based sector activities in peatland areas in cluster 2; and promoting sustainable sub-watershed management through agroforestry to provide clean water protection and water for hydropower/micro-hydro power in cluster 3.
  3. Monitoring, evaluation, and dissemination of knowledge on green economy practices. Establishing a spatial monitoring system, supervising activity implementation, and disseminating/learning about green economy practices through the Knowledge Management Information System (KMIS) and participating in national and international forums.

Partners

Direktorat Jenderal Tata Ruang, Kementerian Agraria dan Tata Ruang/Badan Pertanahan Nasional (ATR/BPN)

Donor

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Budgets

USD 9.431.763

Duration

Year 2023 – 2028  (Five Years)

2016

Pada bulan Maret 2016, KEMITRAAN menerima akreditasi internasional dari Adaptation Fund. Dewan Adaptation Fund, dalam pertemuannya yang ke-27, memutuskan untuk mengakreditasi KEMITRAAN sebagai National Implementing Entity (NIE) dari Adaptation Fund. KEMITRAAN menjadi lembaga pertama dan satu-satunya lembaga Indonesia yang terakreditasi sebagai NIE Adaptation Fund di Indonesia.
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2020

Perjanjian ini ditandatangani antara Green Climate Fund (GCF) dan KEMITRAAN. Perjanjian ini meresmikan akuntabilitas KEMITRAAN dalam melaksanakan proyek-proyek yang disetujui oleh GCF.

 

Untuk diketahui, GCF adalah dana khusus terbesar di dunia yang membantu negara-negara berkembang untuk mengurangi emisi gas rumah kaca dan meningkatkan kemampuan mereka dalam merespons perubahan iklim.

 

Dana ini dihimpun oleh Konvensi Kerangka Kerja PBB tentang Perubahan Iklim (UNFCCC) pada tahun 2010. GCF memiliki peran penting dalam mewujudkan Perjanjian Paris, yakni mendukung tujuan untuk menjaga kenaikan suhu global rata-rata di bawah 2 derajat celsius.

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2000-2003

KEMITRAAN memainkan peran krusial dalam mendukung pengembangan undang-undang untuk membentuk KPK. Hal ini diikuti dengan langkah mendukung Pemerintah dan DPR dalam memilih calon komisioner yang kompeten dan juga mendukung kelompok masyarakat sipil untuk mengawasi secara kritis proses seleksinya. Setelah komisioner ditunjuk, mereka meminta KEMITRAAN untuk membantu mendesain kelembagaan dan rekrutmen awal KPK, serta memainkan peran sebagai koordinator donor. Sangat jelas bahwa KEMITRAAN memainkan peran kunci dalam mendukung KPK untuk mengembangkan kapasitas dan strategi yang diperlukan agar dapat bekerja seefektif mungkin.
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2003

Pada tahun 2003, KEMITRAAN menjadi badan hukum yang independen yang terdaftar sebagai Persekutuan Perdata Nirlaba. Pada saat itu, KEMITRAAN masih menjadi program yang dikelola oleh UNDP hingga akhir tahun 2009. Sejak awal tahun 2010, KEMITRAAN mengambil alih tanggung jawab dan akuntabilitas penuh atas program-program dan perkembangannya.
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1999-2000

Kemitraan bagi Pembaruan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan, atau KEMITRAAN, didirikan pada tahun 2000 setelah berlangsungnya pemilihan umum pertama di Indonesia yang bebas dan adil pada tahun 1999. Pemilu bersejarah ini merupakan langkah penting dalam upaya Indonesia keluar dari masa lalu yang otoriter menuju masa depan yang demokratis. KEMITRAAN didirikan dari dana perwalian multi-donor dan dikelola oleh United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) dengan mandat untuk memajukan reformasi tata kelola pemerintahan di Indonesia.
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2020

This agreement was signed between Green Climate Fund (GCF) and PARTNERSHIP. This agreement formalizes KEMITRAAN’s accountability in implementing projects approved by the GCF.

For your information, the GCF is the world’s largest special fund that helps developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase their ability to respond to climate change.

These funds were collected by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. The GCF has an important role in realizing the Paris Agreement, namely supporting the goal of keeping the average global temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius.

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2020

This agreement was signed between Green Climate Fund (GCF) and PARTNERSHIP. This agreement formalizes KEMITRAAN’s accountability in implementing projects approved by the GCF.

For your information, the GCF is the world’s largest special fund that helps developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase their ability to respond to climate change.

These funds were collected by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. The GCF has an important role in realizing the Paris Agreement, namely supporting the goal of keeping the average global temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius.

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2016

In March 2016, KEMITRAAN received international accreditation from the Adaptation Fund. The Adaptation Fund Board, in its 27th meeting, decided to accredit KEMITRAAN as National Implementing Entity (NIE) from the Adaptation Fund. KEMITRAAN is the first and only Indonesian institution to be accredited as a NIE Adaptation Fund in Indonesia.
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2003

In 2003, KEMITRAAN became an independent legal entity registered as a Non-Profit Civil Partnership. At that time, KEMITRAAN was still a program managed by UNDP until the end of 2009. Since the beginning of 2010, KEMITRAAN took over full responsibility and accountability for the programs and their development.
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2000-2003

KEMITRAAN played a crucial role in supporting the development of legislation to establish the KPK. This was followed by steps to support the Government and DPR in selecting competent commissioner candidates and also supporting civil society groups to critically monitor the selection process. After the commissioners were appointed, they asked KEMITRAAN to help with the institutional design and initial recruitment of the KPK, as well as play the role of donor coordinator. It is clear that KEMITRAAN plays a key role in supporting the Corruption Eradication Commission to develop the capacity and strategies needed to work as effectively as possible.
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1999-2000

The Partnership for Governance Reform, or KEMITRAAN, was founded in 2000 following Indonesia’s first free and fair general election in 1999. This historic election is an important step in Indonesia’s efforts to move away from an authoritarian past towards a democratic future. PARTNERSHIP was established from a multi-donor trust fund and is managed by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with a mandate to advance governance reform in Indonesia
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1999-2000

Kemitraan bagi Pembaruan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan, atau KEMITRAAN, didirikan pada tahun 2000 setelah berlangsungnya pemilihan umum pertama di Indonesia yang bebas dan adil pada tahun 1999. Pemilu bersejarah ini merupakan langkah penting dalam upaya Indonesia keluar dari masa lalu yang otoriter menuju masa depan yang demokratis. KEMITRAAN didirikan dari dana perwalian multi-donor dan dikelola oleh United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) dengan mandat untuk memajukan reformasi tata kelola pemerintahan di Indonesia.
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