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16 December 2019 How REDD+ and FLEGT-VPA Processes are Contributing Towards SFM in Indonesia – the Specialists' Viewpoint
P.R. Neupane, C.B. Wiati, E.M. Angi, M. Köhl, T. Butarbutar, . Reonaldus, A. Gauli
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Abstract

In an effort to reverse the trend of deforestation and forest degradation, several international initiatives have been attempted. Though promoted in different political arenas, Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) – Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA), and Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation in developing countries (REDD+) share overlapping objectives of conservation of tropical forests. We explore specialists' viewpoint on FLEGT-VPA and REDD+ processes in Indonesia with reference to their contribution towards Sustainable Forest Management (SFM). The study shows that FLEGT-VPA and REDD+ regimes contribute towards SFM. While FLEGT-VPA improves enabling condition for SFM through governance reform, improved harvesting practices, and timber legality assurance system, REDD+ supports SFM through institutional strengthening, reforming policies and frameworks, mobilizing new and additional financial resources and increasing social and ecological resilience. We identified opportunities to achieve synergies between REDD+ and FLEGT-VPA by harmonizing their processes, tools, methodologies, technical assistance, capacity-building and funding mechanisms.

P.R. Neupane, C.B. Wiati, E.M. Angi, M. Köhl, T. Butarbutar, . Reonaldus, and A. Gauli "How REDD+ and FLEGT-VPA Processes are Contributing Towards SFM in Indonesia – the Specialists' Viewpoint," International Forestry Review 21(4), 460-485, (16 December 2019). https://doi.org/10.1505/146554819827906807
Published: 16 December 2019
KEYWORDS
FLEGT-VPA
Indonesia
REDD+
specialists' viewpoint
sustainable forest management
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