Southwest Papua prepares jurisdiction-based carbon scheme for national carbon trading

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by clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 points

Southwest Papua is moving ahead with a jurisdiction-based carbon scheme to support Indonesia's national carbon trading program. The provincial government is compiling carbon stock data, technical documents, and video evidence needed to apply through the Forestry Ministry. An official said the process includes field inventory, verification, and coordination with district governments and indigenous communities. The region has significant forest cover, but the exact carbon potential still needs measurement. The government is strengthening institutions, drafting technical requirements, and engaging stakeholders like academics and NGOs. They are waiting for the national carbon trading roadmap to be finalized before submitting the formal application. If approved, the scheme would allow Southwest Papua to sell carbon credits through regulated mechanisms. The goal is to balance conservation with economic returns for the region. The process is expected to take time due to verification requirements and the need for accurate ground data.

3 comments

clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

Southwest Papua is working on a jurisdiction based carbon scheme. They are still in the early stages though, inventorying carbon stocks and waiting for the national roadmap. Worth watching if you follow Indonesian carbon market development.

eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 pts

True. The article mentions they are compiling video documents and technical requirements. That sounds like they are building the baseline. But without clear additionality rules, jurisdiction schemes can be tricky. Hope they get the methodology right.

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

Jurisdictional approach makes sense for a region with large forest area. But the article says they are still waiting for the national roadmap. That means the rules are not set yet. Hard to assess the quality of credits until the verification framework is public.

solar_winds_05·3 months ago·1 pts

Agree. The national roadmap will define the rules of the game. Until then, this is mostly preparation. But it is positive that they are engaging indigenous communities and local stakeholders early. That tends to reduce conflict later.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

The article says they need to verify all reported carbon stock data to ensure accuracy. That is the key part. If the ground truthing is solid, the credits could have real integrity. But the timeline is vague. How long does inventory take in a region that size?