As a follow-up to the selection of FORCLIME-supported villages in Tambrauw, West Papua, the FORCLIME team, working in conjunction with the staff of the Tambrauw Production Forest Management Unit (KPHP), visited the villages of Emaus and Bikar between 17 - 20 March 2022. This activity was initiated as part of efforts to inform the local communities of activities planned by the West Papua Forestry Service and KPHP Tambrauw in conjunction with FORCLIME in order to support the implementation of the social forestry programme across the two villages.

The delegation was welcomed by the local communities of the two villages and the event was also attended by the local village heads. The Head of KPHP Tambrauw and the FORCLIME team then proceeded to present the planned empowerment activities, including support for area management, institutional strengthening and capacity strengthening for Forest Farmers Groups. The FORCLIME team also outlined the Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) process that will be implemented prior to the execution of a series of assistance programmes in order to gain the consent of the local communities.

The local communities of the villages of Bikar and Emaus verbally conveyed their acceptance and revealed a high level of enthusiasm for the joint activities.

For more information, please contact:
Melanesia Brigite Boseren, Junior Advisor for Rural Livelihood, Forest Management and Conservation
Mohammad Sidiq, Strategic Area Manager for Sustainable Forest Management and Coordinator for Papua and West Papua Provinces