ASEAN Peatland Forests Project (APFP)

Rehabilitation and Sustainable Use of Peatland Forests in Southeast Asia

2nd Workshop Announcement

Workshop on
Options for Carbon Financing to Support Peatland Management
DATE
4-6 October 2010
VENUE
Hotel Pangeran Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia
Background
Peatland ecosystems contain more organic carbon than any other terrestrial ecosystems ranging from
3.5 times more carbon per ha in mineral soil to as much as 10 times in the tropics. Peatlands in Se
Asia comprise the largest single carbon store in the region and play a key role in regulation of regional
and global climate. Peatlands in the region can store up to 6000 tonnes of carbon per ha which is
more than 10 times higher than carbon stocks in other forest types. While this ecosystem functions as
a natural carbon store, landuse changes and deforestation leading to deterioration of peatlands result
in the release of carbon into the atmosphere. Emissions from peat oxidation and fires are estimated to
generate CO2 emission of up to 1 billion tonnes each year in the region. Restoration of degraded
peatland ecosystems is an effective way to reduce emissions and maintain the carbon storage
function of peatlands. It is anticipated that in the future – carbon finance may be one of the important
sources of funds to support protection and rehabilitation of peatlands.

The Workshop
This workshop is jointly organised by the ASEAN Secretariat and the Global Environment Centre
(GEC) in conjunction with the Ministry of Environment of the Government of Indonesia and the Riau
Provincial Government - as part of the ASEAN Peatland Forests Project (APFP). The workshop aims
to bring together experts from the region to discuss and explore the options for implementing carbon
financing to support conservation and rehabilitation of the sites and for the benefit of local
stakeholders involved in peatland management.

To meet the aims of the meeting, we will be inviting a broad range of stakeholders including:
International carbon fund managers; national and local government institutions, researchers; NGOs/
CBOs; donors and international organisations.

Expected Outputs
The expected outputs from this meeting are:
• Sharing the current status of Carbon financing for peatlands in Se Asia
• Identification of appropriate carbon financing mechanisms and modality specifically for sites in
Se Asia

Indicative Programme (presentations to be confirmed)

Language - The workshop will be conducted in English

DAY 1
Welcome Remarks by the ASEAN Secretariat
Welcome Address by the Governor of Riau, Indonesia
Opening Address of Workshop by the Minister of Environment, Indonesia
Overview of Peatlands and Climate Change by APFP Project

Regional Project Executing Agency (RPEA) I Global Environment Centre

2nd Floor, Wisma Hing, No. 78 Jalan SS2/72, 47300, Petaling Jaya, Selangor D.E., Malaysia.
Tel: +603 7957 2007 I Fax: +603 7957 7003 I www.gec.org.my I www.peat-portal.net
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Session 1: Opportunities and Policies for Carbon Financing

1. Policy on Peat and Climate Change in Indonesia

2. Viet Nam’s Policy on REDD
3. ASEAN’s Position on REDD
4. UN-REDD Financing Opportunities
5. Norwegian International Climate and Forest Initiative
6. Voluntary Carbon Financing for Peatlands
7. ADB Climate Fund

Session 2: Case Studies Presentation

1. Case Study 1: Australia-Indonesia’s Kalimantan Forest Carbon Partnership

2. Case Study 2: A community Approach to REDD in West Kalimantan
3. Case Study 3: Economic Evaluation of Options for Reduction of Emissions From Peatlands In
Indonesia
4. Case Study 4: Carbon Financing for Se Pahang Peat Swamp Forest, Malaysia
5. Case Study 5: Assessment of Carbon stock and emission reduction options for Kampar
Peninsula, Riau
6. Case study 6: Experience in Development Of Carbon Finance for Peatlands

DAY 2
Session 3: Methodologies for development and assessment of carbon projects in
peatlands

1. Methodology for preparation of Carbon Financing projects (PIN/PDD)

2. Output of Indonesian national workshop on methodology for Peatland GHG monitoring
3. Methodology for Peatland Re-wetting for Carbon Financing for Voluntary Carbon Standard
4. Methodology for Peat Swamp Forest Management for Carbon Financing

Session 4: Working group

Moderated discussions on methodology and options to enhance carbon financing for peatlands in Se
Asia and introduce carbon financing options for ASEAN pilot sites

Session 5: Conclusions and recommendations

DAY 3 – Field Visit

Option 1: Kampar Peninsular (organised by Indonesia Government and APRIL Riau Fibre)
Option 2: Giam Siak Kecil (organised by Indonesia Government and Sinar Mas Group)

Hotel Details:
Hotel Hotel
Pangeran Pekanbaru
Details:
Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 371-373 Pekanbaru
Riau, Indonesia
Tel: +62 761 853 636 / Website: www.hotelpangeran.com

Room rate/night = RP 435,000 (inclusive of breakfast)

*Airport pick-up can be arranged by the hotel upon provision of

arrival details

Regional Project Executing Agency (RPEA) I Global Environment Centre

2nd Floor, Wisma Hing, No. 78 Jalan SS2/72, 47300, Petaling Jaya, Selangor D.E., Malaysia.
Tel: +603 7957 2007 I Fax: +603 7957 7003 I www.gec.org.my I www.peat-portal.net
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Registration Form

Workshop on
Options for Carbon Financing to Support Peatland Management
(4-6 October 2010, Pekanbaru)

Registration: Please complete this registration form by 17 September 2010; and send to and David
Lee (GEC) by fax to +60 3-79577003 or by email to davidlee@gec.org.my .

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27th August, 2010

Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: Invitation to Attend the Workshop on Options for Carbon Financing to Support Peatland
Management, 4-6 October 2010 - Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia.

On behalf of the ASEAN Secretariat, and in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment Indonesia
and the Riau Provincial Government Global Environment Centre as the Regional Project Executing
Agency (RPEA) of the ASEAN Peatland Forests Project (APFP) is organizing a workshop on Options
for Carbon Financing to Support Peatland Management for the region. Details of the workshop are as
follow:

Date: 4-5 October 2010 (Workshop)

6 October (Field visit)
Venue: Hotel Pangeran
Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia

The main purpose of this workshop is to share the current options and status of Carbon financing for
peatlands in Southeast Asia, and to identify appropriate carbon financing mechanisms and modality
specifically for tropical peatlands. Participants to the Workshop will include; national and local
government institutions, researchers; peatland experts, NGOs/ CBOs; international carbon fund
managers; donors and international development agencies. It will be an opportunity to meet key
carbon financing experts from the ASEAN region.

We would like to cordially invite you to share your thoughts by attending the above workshop and to
participate in the discussion sessions. Kindly confirm your participation by filling up the registration
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form attached indicating your availability to give the presentation and return to us by 17 September
2010.

Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the workshop Secretariat by
email: davidlee@gec.org.my or phone +603-79572007.

Attached are the 2nd workshop announcement and the registration form for your attention. The
workshop presentation and discussions will be conducted using English.

We look forward to your support and confirmed attendance.

Yours faithfully,

Faizal Parish
Director of Global Environment Centre

Regional Project Executing Agency (RPEA) I Global Environment Centre

2nd Floor, Wisma Hing, No. 78 Jalan SS2/72, 47300, Petaling Jaya, Selangor D.E., Malaysia.
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2nd Floor, Wisma Hing, No. 78 Jalan SS2/72, 47300, Petaling Jaya, Selangor D.E., Malaysia.
Tel: +603 7957 2007 I Fax: +603 7957 7003 I www.gec.org.my I www.peat-portal.net
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Jaringan Kerja Penyelamat Hutan Riau
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Tel: +603 7957 2007 I Fax: +603 7957 7003 I www.gec.org.my I www.peat-portal.net