Indonesia

The Kalimantan Resilient Forests Project

Located in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, within the biodiverse Heart of Borneo landscape, the Kalimantan Resilient Forests Project is designed to protect and restore critical tropical forest ecosystems while creating long-term climate, biodiversity, and community benefits.

The planned initiative spans approximately 165,925 hectares across three forest concessions and integrates forest conservation, restoration, improved forest management, and biochar-based carbon removal approaches. Over a more than 60-year project horizon, the initiative aims to support resilient forest landscapes while generating lasting environmental and social value.

The project at a glance

Location: West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Landscape: Heart of Borneo
Area: Approximately 165,925 hectares
Project horizon: 60+ years
Approaches: ARR, IFM, Avoided Planned Deforestation, and biochar-based carbon removal

Why Indonesia's Forests Matter

Indonesia’s tropical forests are among the most important ecosystems on Earth, serving as globally significant carbon stores, biodiversity hotspots, and essential resources for millions of people whose livelihoods are connected to forest landscapes.

As one of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries, Indonesia is home to extraordinary ecosystems and species found nowhere else on Earth. Protecting and restoring these forests is critical for addressing climate change, conserving biodiversity, and supporting sustainable development.

Indonesia has committed to achieving a net carbon sink in its Forestry and Other Land Use (FOLU) sector by 2030 through efforts to reduce deforestation, restore degraded landscapes, and promote sustainable forest management. Our project is designed to align with and support these national climate goals.

The Heart of Borneo

The Kalimantan Resilient Forests Project is located within the Heart of Borneo, one of the world’s most important remaining tropical forest landscapes. The region is recognized for its exceptional biodiversity, significant carbon storage potential, and importance to communities whose cultures and livelihoods are deeply connected to the forest.

The landscape supports a remarkable range of wildlife, including orangutans, hornbills, clouded leopards, pangolins, and other species that depend on intact tropical forest ecosystems.

By supporting forest conservation, restoration, and sustainable management, the project aims to contribute to the long-term resilience of this globally significant landscape.

Community-Led Conservation

Our projects are designed in partnership with Dayak communities across 36 rural villages, representing more than 2,200 Indigenous households whose cultures, livelihoods, and traditions are deeply connected to the surrounding forests.

Through community engagement and collaboration, the initiative aims to support sustainable livelihood opportunities, strengthen local forest stewardship, and expand access to long-term employment through restoration, agroforestry, and sustainable land management activities.

By integrating community priorities with forest conservation and restoration, the project seeks to protect biodiversity, increase long-term carbon storage, and build lasting economic and environmental resilience for Dayak families and the surrounding landscape.

A Multi-Approach Solution for Forest Resilience

The Kalimantan Resilient Forests Project combines complementary nature-based approaches to address climate change and support ecosystem recovery.

Planned activities include protecting existing forests, restoring degraded areas, improving forest management practices, and developing biochar-based carbon removal solutions. Together, these approaches are designed to strengthen forest resilience, increase long-term carbon storage, and support sustainable development.