The Berau REDD Working Group together with the Regional Representatives Council (DPRD) of Berau District initiated a meeting to discuss the Berau Forest Carbon Programme. The meeting that was held on 15 June was conducted as an effort to promote sustainable management of natural resources in Berau. This joint meeting was attended by 29 representatives from non-governmental organizations and cooperation programmes which implement activities in Berau. The purpose of the meeting was to develop a common understanding and commitment amongst relevant stakeholders with regard to natural resources management in Berau.

During the meeting teams from FORCLIME technical cooperation (TC) and financial cooperation (FC) presented their activities in Berau. The presentation aimed at providing more information and developing a better understanding among local legislators related to the Forest Carbon Programme in Berau. It is hoped that these inputs will have positive implications on the preparation of district regulations for the sustainable management of natural resources in Berau.

For further information, please contact

Alfan Subekti, Strategic Area Manager for FMU and Climate Change