Objectives
This workshop will explore how biodiversity aspects are identified and measured as a critical component of the Rimba Raya Project.
Background
Biodiversity plays an essential role in the health and long-term sustainability of ecosystems that store carbon. Healthy, biodiverse forests have a higher resilience to pests, diseases, and climate stressors, making them more effective carbon sinks in the long run. In land management projects, projects to sequester carbon emissions may prioritize carbon credit outcomes at the expense of biodiversity. Studies show that projects avoiding deforestation with a focus purely on maximizing carbon credits produce lower biodiversity benefits than the ones prioritizing biodiversity. Similarly, reforestation efforts that emphasize carbon through factors like planting location and species selection may also lead to detrimental effects, such as the spread of invasive species.
Given this, integrating biodiversity has become a key consideration in many carbon certification standards. For example, the Climate, Community, and Biodiversity (CCB) Standards are one such framework for evaluating biodiversity. This includes assessing the vulnerability of species and recognition that the population that may be irreplaceable, ensuring that biodiversity is preserved alongside carbon sequestration goals.
Guest speaker
Firnandez Ngariswara V.S, Deputy Head of Biodiversity, Dassa Corp. Former Biodiversity Coordinator – Biodiversity Manager, Rimba Raya Conservation (2014 – 2024)
Agenda
09.00 – 09.30 Registration and coffee
09.30 – 09.35 Welcoming remarks, Sarfina Adani, Neyen
09.35 – 09.50 Introduction to biodiversity, Sarfina Adani, Neyen
WORKSHOP
09.50 – 10.35 Case Study: The Importance of Biodiversity in the Rimba Raya Project, Firnandez NgariswaraV.S, Dassa Corp
10.35 – 11.05 Q&A
11.05 – 11.20 Closing and photo session
11.20 – 12.00 Networking session
When and where?
27th February, 09:00 – 12:00 WIB
WeWork Revenue Tower – 25th Floor, Meeting Room 25A
Please note, this is an in-person only event.
Who should attend?
This workshop is intended for Project Developers based in Indonesia, government officials, CSOs, and representatives of industry who are interested in participating in the carbon market or represent local communities with an interest in the Indonesian Carbon Market.