Sanggala Forest Conservation Corridor Project
Protecting and restoring rainforest
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West Kalimantan, Indonesia
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Restoration & Conservation
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16,271 hectares
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179,930 tCO2e per annum
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50 years
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West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Sanggala Forest Conservation Corridor Project
Safeguarding the Borneo Lowland Rainforest – protecting the climate, indigenous communities, biodiversity and critical ecosystems
The Sanggala Forest Conservation Corridor Project is a forest conservation and restoration project in Sanggau and Landak Regencies of West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia that has prevented planned logging across more than 16,000 hectares of Borneo Lowland Rainforest.
The project area adjoins the Gunung Niut Nature Reserve and is home to 59 globally threatened species, including Langurs, Pangolins, Gibbons and Hornbills. The project is also expected to achieve carbon emission reductions and removals of around 9 million tonnes over the life of the project.
Critical to the success of the program is the engagement and development of activities in close coordination with 10 Dayak communities living in the Project Zone. As part of the project a community designed and driven agroforestry program will support the transition away from current farming systems that are unsustainable and include slash and burn practices to more sustainable agriculture and tree cropping systems.
The project also provides local employment opportunities with the establishment and management of nurseries, forest patrolling, biodiversity monitoring, agroforestry management and eco-tourism, with tourists purchasing local souvenirs which will provided much needed additional income for village owned enterprises. The project will also provide education programs and scholarships and also support with the provision of enhanced community health services.
The Sanggala Forest Conservation Corridor project has also been awarded Triple Gold accreditation by the Climate, Community and Biodiversity (CCB) standard for its protection of Borneo’s threatened Lowland Rainforest, climate and community benefits – helping pull the Dayak community out of extreme poverty.
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On the ground impact
Its co-benefits and impact will include:
- 16,000 hectares of Borneo Lowland Rainforest protected for biodiversity conservation.
- 19 globally critically endangered or endangered species benefitting from reduced threats through the project actions.
- 2,400 community members trained to enhance economic opportunities, of which 50% will be women and girls
- 209 community members directly employed in the project, of which 50% will be women.
- 9,250 community members with improved access to health care services, of which 50% will be women and girls
- 4,699 community members with improved access to education services, of which 50% will be women and girls
Supporting the SDGs
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1 – No poverty
Ecotourism and improved agricultural practices will provide additional income
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3 – Good health & wellbeing
The Dayak communities will have improved access to healthcare
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5 – Gender equality
Gender empowerment for women through access, education, scholarships and new local jobs
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6 – Clean Water & Sanitation
Protecting the rainforest will protect vital ecosystems and watersheds
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11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities
Local communities are at the heart of this project benefitting from improved livelihoods, sustainable development and healthcare
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13 – Climate action
Carbon reduction and removals will reach 9 million tonnes over the life of the project
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14 – Life Below Water
The lowland forest and mangroves are vital to the biodiversity in the Kinabatangan River and has been designated a wildlife sanctuary.
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