This document outlines a partnership between the University of Indonesia and Columbia University to establish a Research Center for Climate Change. The center aims to build capacity in Indonesia to mitigate climate change through reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. It will provide academic programs, professional development, and societal outreach on topics like forest carbon credits and innovative methods to reduce forest loss. The goal is to prepare Indonesian society to limit emissions, protect forests and livelihoods, and conserve biodiversity.

1. Strengthening Indonesia’s
Climate Change
Mitigation Capacity
through a partnership between the
University of Indonesia & Columbia University
A USAID Partnership
Research Center for Climate Change
University of Indonesia
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

2. To promote credible, sustainable, socially
responsible forest conservation activities
and financing systems in Indonesia
through national capacity building
Mission
Research Center for
Climate Change
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

3. Creation of center of excellence in climate
change knowledge at the University of
Indonesia
To prepare all sectors of society for reducing
carbon emissions from forest conversion…
Program Goal:
Research Center for
Climate Change
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

4. …THUS LIMITING
the loss of tropical
forest,
the traditional
livelihoods they
support,
and the biological
diversity they host

5. Research Center for
Climate Change
University of Indonesia
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

6. Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation
 Deforestation: 12 million ha (30 million acres) of moist
tropical forest are cleared every year [1 billion acres (400 million
ha.) has been cleared since 1972].
 GHG Emissions: Recent research shows deforestation/ forest
degradation is responsible for 12-15% of global annual
greenhouse gas emissions.
 One Approach: To reducing emissions from deforestation and forest
degradation (REDD) is to monetize the value of standing forest
(Forest Carbon Credits) as an alternative to destructive uses of the
forest.

7. Forest Carbon Credits Should be
• Environmentally Positive
o Preserving Forests
o Sustaining Ecosystems
o Conserving Species
• Socio-economically and Culturally Beneficial
o Providing Alternative Incomes
o Improving Health and Well-being
o Sustaining Traditional Practices
• Financially Sound
o Accounting Accurately for Reduced Emissions
o Protecting Permanently against Reversals
o Promoting Transparency

8. A New Standard to
Reduce Tree Biomass
Removal

9. The RFS Development Team
• Environmental Trust Funds
Bolivia (PUMA) Brazil (Funbio)
Colombia (Fondo Acción Ambiental)
Ecuador (FAN) Peru (Profonanpe)
• Columbia University : CEES
• Outside Experts
o Core Team (International)
o Local Counterparts (Amazon Countries)
o Independent Reviewers (International)

10. World’s First Standard
• Fully integrated
• Built from the Ground Up
• Specifically for Avoided Deforestation

11. Fully Integrated
• Carbon Content –Tree Biomass
o Standing Trees, root, and litter
• Biodiversity
o Ecosystem, Species and Populations
• Socio-cultural/Socio-economic
o Health, Education, Household Economy

12. Inclusive and Participatory
• De jure rights holders
o Legal Title or Equivalent
• De facto rights holders
o Customary Forest Dwellers or Users
• Other stakeholders
o Governmental Authorities
o Project Proponents/ Developers

13. • Additionality
o Project and Emissions additionality
• Leakage
o Market and Activity leakage
• Permanence
oRights Holder Buy-in and Commitment & QOL improvement
oIncentivize Forest Conservation (not delayed removal)
oSufficient Reserves to cover reversals

14. Promoting Innovative Methods
to Reduce Loss of Forest
Develop a strong science,
economics, and policy
platform in Indonesia
AcademicAcademic
ProgramsPrograms
MS degreeMS degree
ProfessionalProfessional
DevelopmentDevelopment
8 week8 week
certificatecertificate
SocietalSocietal
OutreachOutreach
Multi-tiered,Multi-tiered,
nationalnational
Enhance
core strengths
at UI-RCCC.
Build Societal capacity
for implementation of
new approaches

15. Societal Outreach
Research Center for Climate Change
University of Indonesia
By 2014: a multi-level outreach program to
reach Indonesians at all levels of society,
across different scales and in different ways.
Particular efforts will be made to include
indigenous communities, small holders,
other traditional forest users.

16. Academic Programs
• Specialized courses that draw upon combined
expertise found at RCCC-UI, and CEES-CU.
• MS degree that meets the requirements of the
UI Administration and MOEC
• Shared Expertise UI faculty and other
international experts exchange knowledge to
mutually build capacity for climate change
mitigation.
Research Center for Climate Change
University of Indonesia

17. Professional Certificate
8-week program for members of Government,
Non-profit, and Private Sectors to understand
and implement forest conservation projects,
including innovative finance mechanisms for
Sustainable Forest management such as the
Rainforest Standard.
Research Center for Climate Change
University of Indonesia
Launch September 2013

18. Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Background on climate change and
drivers of deforestation
• Technical, political, financial, social,
legal and environmental issues
related to sustainable forestry
financing
• Basic scientific survey and
monitoring strategies to assess
biodiversity, forest cover, and
carbon stock

19. Increased capacity in the Government,
Non-Profit, and Private sectors
for implementing
credible, sustainable, socially responsible
forest conservation activities and financing systems
in Indonesia
Outcome
Research Center for
Climate Change
University of Indonesia
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK