The Smart Forests project includes four case studies in
Chile
,
Indonesia
, the
Netherlands
, and
India
, co-created with local communities through field schools and workshops.
In Indonesia, we explored how forests are transformed into
carbon
storage. We collaborated with one of the first Indonesian community-led projects to aim to reduce emissions from
deforestation
. The project, proposed by NGO,
KKI Warsi
, responds to significant
land use
change around
Bujang Raba
, with increases in palm oil plantations, mining and industrial logging.
The project sought to prevent approximately 630,000 tCO2 emissions by protecting a primary forest spanning 5,336 hectares from 2014 to 2023. This case study suggests how local livelihoods and forest engagements might shift following the introduction of smart forest technologies. It also reveals the complex power dynamics between
NGOs
, state regulation, technology companies and local communities in technology-driven community carbon projects.
The Indonesia segment of the Smart Forests film, presented below, features community patrol teams using GPS and mobile technology to conduct carbon surveys, monitor native species and track illegal activities.
You can explore additional resources about the Indonesia case study on the Map.