Ecobiz.asia — Forestry giant APP Group showcased two large-scale nature-based carbon projects from Indonesia at a networking reception on the sidelines of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on Saturday (Nov. 15, 2025), aiming to attract early interest from global buyers as international demand for high-quality carbon credits continues to grow.
The event, co-hosted with technology partner Fairatmos, presented APP’s Riau Wetlands Heritage project and the South Sumatera Elephant Pathway Carbon Reserve (SEPaC Reserve) to government officials, climate leaders, and major voluntary carbon market participants.
APP said both projects are being developed to deliver verifiable emission reductions along with biodiversity and community benefits, aligning with evolving requirements under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
“Indonesia’s landscapes hold great potential to deliver climate solutions that are scientifically robust and socially transformative,” said Elim Sritaba, Chief Sustainability Officer of APP Group, in a statement. “COP30 provides the right platform to bring global partners into this journey.”
The Riau Wetlands Heritage initiative covers roughly 90,000 hectares of peatland targeted for hydrological restoration, fire prevention, and biodiversity protection. The SEPaC Reserve, spanning more than 8,200 hectares, focuses on mangrove and coastal restoration to protect elephant migration corridors and support local livelihoods.
APP used the reception to brief potential buyers on expected credit volumes, project timelines, and associated co-benefits ahead of formal credit issuance.
Indonesian government representatives also highlighted the importance of public–private collaboration in scaling up high-integrity nature-based projects.
“Indonesia is committed to advancing nature-based solutions through the Public–Private–Community Partnership to ensure that communities benefit,” said Nani Hendiarti, Deputy for Food Accessibility and Safety at the Coordinating Ministry of Food Security. ***
