Understanding Quality Project Design Documents (PDDs) in Indonesia’s FOLU Sector: A VVB Perspective

Objectives

The workshop will delve into the key criteria that Verification Bodies (VVBs) consider essential for a high-quality Project Design Document (PDD), particularly in the forestry sectors.

Background

Indonesia has been at the forefront of global efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, commonly referred to as REDD+. Since submitting its first Forest Reference Emission Level (FREL) in 2016, the country has made significant strides in combating deforestation and forest degradation. Key milestones include the submission of its first REDD+ results in 2018 and the development of a National Strategy and Safeguard Information Summary in 2019, which led to results-based payments for reducing approximately 20 million tons of CO2 emissions.

At the heart of any forest carbon project lies the Project Design Document (PDD), a critical blueprint that details the project’s objectives, methodologies, and anticipated outcomes. The quality of a PDD is vital, as it serves as the foundation for validation and verification by bodies (VVBs). A meticulously prepared PDD not only ensures compliance with established standards but also bolsters the project’s credibility and appeal to investors and stakeholders.

Speakers

Uus Usman, Senior Manager, PT Sucofindo

Yani Witjaksono, Executive Director, Yayasan Bina Usaha Lingkungan

Sarfina Adani, Neyen Consulting

Agenda

09.00 – 09.30 – Registration, coffee, Meet & Greet

09.30 – 09.35 – Welcoming remarks, Sarfina Adani

09:35 – 09.50 – Setting the scene: inFuse Accelerator and REDD+ Introduction

10.00 – 10.30 – The challenges of verifying the current Project Design Document (PDD) from the perspectives of Verification Bodies (VVBs) in Indonesia, by Uus Usman

10.30 – 11.15  – Interactive Discussion, moderated by Yani Witjaksono

11.15 – 11.20 – Closing remarks and photo session, Sarfina Adani

11.20 – 12.00 Networking session

When and where?

18th September, 09:00 – 12:00 WIB

We-work Noble House Kuningan. Meeting room 29D, access via Floor 30.

Please note, this is an in-person only event and will be conducted partly in English and partly in Bahasa Indonesia.

Who should attend?

This workshop is intended for private sector Project Developers based in Indonesia, government officials, NGOs, and CSOs who are interested in participating in the carbon market or represent local communities with an interest in the Indonesian Carbon Market.

Registration closed

Registration for this event is now closed.

Find out about future events

Sign up below to join our list and be the first to know about future events.