Exalos Indonesia launched a book on how to handle snakes, specifically for Indonesian citizens or expatriates from Indonesia. Especially those living in countries with potential conflict with snakes. Such as Southeast Asia, Australia, India, and Africa. "Anyway, a country with a high level of potential (conflict with snakes)," said Founder of Exalos Indonesia, First Corporal (TNI) Janu Widodo. 

Because, according to him, many lives of animal and environmental activists have just been lost due to a lack of vigilance and anticipation. "I don't want Indonesian environmental activists living abroad to suffer the same fate," said Janu. So Janu W. Widodo, declared a 'war' against the ignorance and lack of awareness of society, especially those who handle venomous snakes. "Our war is in an educational way. Exalos Indonesia launched a book entitled "Penanganan Ular" for the community," said Janu W. Widodo. 

Until recently, the death toll from snake bites in Indonesia was almost equivalent to the death toll from cancer. Even during the COVID-19 outbreak, there were two expert snake handling figures who died due to wrong actions. Janu doesn't want any more similar cases. So, he wrote a book, with materials originating from a training in handling snakes that had been held by Exalos Indonesia.

After the training material was collected and organized by Janu, he chose a writer and editor named Angiola Harry from IAPWE (International Association of Professional Writers and Editors), to tidy it up. "After I edited Janu's writing, I saw many useful things. Beneficial for the environment in general, and also for human life in particular," said Angiola Harry who currently works for Marker Content in Arizona, United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h1>Exalos Indonesia Launched a Snake Handling Book for Expatriate</h1>Until recently, the death toll from snake bites in Indonesia is almost equivalent to the death toll from cancer. Exalos Indonesia launched a book on how to handle snakes, specifically for Indonesian citizens or expatriates from Indonesia. Especially those living in countries with potential conflict with snakes. Such as Southeast Asia, Australia, India, and Africa. "Anyway, a country with a high level of potential (conflict with snakes)," said Founder of Exalos Indonesia, First Corporal (TNI) Janu Widodo. Because, according to him, many lives of animal and environmental activists have just been lost due to a lack of vigilance and anticipation. "I don't want Indonesian environmental activists living abroad to suffer the same fate," said Janu. So Janu W. Widodo, declared a 'war' against the ignorance and lack of awareness of society, especially those who handle venomous snakes. "Our war is in an educational way. Exalos Indonesia launched a book entitled "Penanganan Ular" for the community," said Janu W. Widodo. Until recently, the death toll from snake bites in Indonesia was almost equivalent to the death toll from cancer. Even during the COVID-19 outbreak, there were two expert snake handling figures who died due to wrong actions. Janu doesn't want any more similar cases. So, he wrote a book, with materials originating from a training in handling snakes that had been held by Exalos Indonesia.After the training material was collected and organized by Janu, he chose a writer and editor named Angiola Harry from IAPWE (International Association of Professional Writers and Editors), to tidy it up. "After I edited Janu's writing, I saw many useful things. Beneficial for the environment in general, and also for human life in particular," said Angiola Harry who currently works for Marker Content in Arizona, United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;Exalos Indonesia established in 2016, an organization for animal rescue and nature lovers, which always updates snake handling techniques that are safe and environmentally friendly.1st Corporal Janu W. Widodo
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Until recently, the death toll from snake bites in Indonesia is almost equivalent to the death toll from cancer. 

Exalos Indonesia Launched a Snake Handling Book for Expatriate

The 001-OxC project, launched in collaboration with local partner Yayasan Gajah Sumatra (YAGASU), an Indonesian charity with over 19 years of practical experience in forest conservation, ecosystem restoration, and green livelihoods, aims to conserve and regenerate coastal ecosystems in four villages across 2305.6 hectares of mangrove forest. The project is expected to generate an avoidance of 2,594,027 tonnes CO2 equivalent and a removal of 857,416 tonnes over its lifetime.

001-OxC is the first blue carbon conservation project launched under the OxCarbon Standard, a novel science-based carbon standard that seeks to renew and expand confidence in forest carbon climate projects. The OxCarbon Principles, supported by robust science, complete data transparency, and scrutiny from the academic peer review community, were satisfied by validating 001-OxC through the Kumi Analytics Carbon Sequestration Assessment Tool (KACSAT). KACSAT integrates satellite imagery, machine learning, and ground-based observations to estimate total above-ground biomass and carbon sequestration rates with path-breaking scientific accuracy.

GMT is proud to have the support of Marex Asia, a global leader in commodity and financial markets, to help drive innovation in carbon project origination, governance, and market outreach. This game-changing initiative promises to transform the world of carbon conservation and bring us one step closer to a more sustainable future. In addition to the climate impact, the 001-OxC project delivers multiple co-benefits to local communities via artisanal women’s groups, silvofishery programs, and employment in active conservation patrols across the forest zone.

Dr. Ryan Merrill, Executive Secretary of GMT: "We are thrilled to launch the 001-OxC regeneration project as its unique combination of science-based carbon crediting, high fidelity impact tracking, and strong first-mile bonafides will set the bar for scalable blue carbon sustainable land use in Southeast Asia."

GMT aims to replicate the success of the 001-OxC pilot in Indonesia, the Philippines, West Africa, and beyond, covering 25,000 hectares of protected forest over the next 3-5 years. GMT is grateful for the support from UBS Climate Collective, Personio Foundation, Climate Lab, and Hogan Lovells International in scaling its work.

<h1>GMT launches the 001-OxC: Global Mangrove Trust Restoration and Conservation project in North Sumatra</h1>he Global Mangrove Trust (GMT) is delighted to announce the successful launch of its 001-OxC Global Mangrove Trust Restoration & Conservation project in North Sumatra. GMT is a Singaporean NGO that specializes in developing technology solutions for reforestation and forest conservation projects in Southeast Asia. The organization, as an innovator and project coordinator, empowers families and businesses worldwide to support community-based mangrove forestry.The 001-OxC project, launched in collaboration with local partner Yayasan Gajah Sumatra (YAGASU), an Indonesian charity with over 19 years of practical experience in forest conservation, ecosystem restoration, and green livelihoods, aims to conserve and regenerate coastal ecosystems in four villages across 2305.6 hectares of mangrove forest. The project is expected to generate an avoidance of 2,594,027 tonnes CO2 equivalent and a removal of 857,416 tonnes over its lifetime.001-OxC is the first blue carbon conservation project launched under the OxCarbon Standard, a novel science-based carbon standard that seeks to renew and expand confidence in forest carbon climate projects. The OxCarbon Principles, supported by robust science, complete data transparency, and scrutiny from the academic peer review community, were satisfied by validating 001-OxC through the Kumi Analytics Carbon Sequestration Assessment Tool (KACSAT). KACSAT integrates satellite imagery, machine learning, and ground-based observations to estimate total above-ground biomass and carbon sequestration rates with path-breaking scientific accuracy.GMT is proud to have the support of Marex Asia, a global leader in commodity and financial markets, to help drive innovation in carbon project origination, governance, and market outreach. This game-changing initiative promises to transform the world of carbon conservation and bring us one step closer to a more sustainable future. In addition to the climate impact, the 001-OxC project delivers multiple co-benefits to local communities via artisanal women’s groups, silvofishery programs, and employment in active conservation patrols across the forest zone.Dr. Ryan Merrill, Executive Secretary of GMT: "We are thrilled to launch the 001-OxC regeneration project as its unique combination of science-based carbon crediting, high fidelity impact tracking, and strong first-mile bonafides will set the bar for scalable blue carbon sustainable land use in Southeast Asia."GMT aims to replicate the success of the 001-OxC pilot in Indonesia, the Philippines, West Africa, and beyond, covering 25,000 hectares of protected forest over the next 3-5 years. GMT is grateful for the support from UBS Climate Collective, Personio Foundation, Climate Lab, and Hogan Lovells International in scaling its work.Global Mangrove Trust was founded in 2017 to empower families and businesses to protect our future through regenerative mangrove forestry. Co-founders, Assistant Professor Simon JD Schillebeeckx and Dr. Ryan Merrill started GMT after a research trip to the Thor Heyerdahl Climate Park in Myanmar for a Harvard Business School case study funded by Singapore Management University. GMT’s goal is to coordinate a self-funding conservation easement encompassing all the mangroves on Earth.Celeste Tan
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he Global Mangrove Trust (GMT) is delighted to announce the successful launch of its 001-OxC Global Mangrove Trust Restoration & Conservation project in North Sumatra. GMT is a Singaporean NGO that specializes in developing technology solutions for reforestation and forest conservation projects in Southeast Asia. The organization, as an innovator and project coordinator, empowers families and businesses worldwide to support community-based mangrove forestry.

GMT launches the 001-OxC: Global Mangrove Trust Restoration and Conservation project in North Sumatra

Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") today launched a three-year international partnership with global conservation organisation WWF focusing on forest restoration and conservation around the world. This partnership is the first of its kind for a Japanese corporation in the electronics and precision instruments sector and builds on the existing relationship between the two organisations that started in&nbsp;March 2022&nbsp;working on marine conservation in&nbsp;Southeast Asia.

Based on a shared ambition to tackle common environmental concerns, the partnership will encompass three objectives:

Addressing Epson's environmental footprint,Supporting WWF's forest restoration and conservation projects in seven countries in four regions, andCommunicating about environmental issues.

To make this possible, Epson is planning a contribution of&nbsp;240 million Japanese Yen&nbsp;(approximately&nbsp;1.6 million Euros) over the next three years starting from&nbsp;March 2023&nbsp;that will go towards WWF forestry projects.

Through the&nbsp;partnership, Epson will be supporting forest conservation activities and nature recovery efforts implemented by WWF across several "Deforestation Fronts"(1)&nbsp;and will aim to improve sustainability in their supply chain as a participant of WWF's Forests Forward(2)&nbsp;program. To realise a nature-positive world together, the collaboration will also promote the responsible use of forest resources (paper) in business, as well as future considerations for the conservation of freshwater ecosystems and activities that contribute to a circular economy.(3)

"We are&nbsp;delighted to sign this agreement with the WWF," said&nbsp;Yasunori Ogawa, global president of Epson. "The world is facing an environmental catastrophe and it is essential we act now to preserve the biodiversity of our planet before it is too late. This partnership reflects Epson's commitment to conserving the environment, reducing waste, and ensuring that the use of natural resources is sustainable. With a goal of realizing a future in which people can live in harmony with nature, the WWF is a perfect fit for Epson."

In 2021, Epson announced its Environmental Vision in which it pledged to become carbon negative and eliminate the use of non-renewable underground resources by 2050. To achieve these goals, the company is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at achieving decarbonization, closing the resource loop, providing products and services that reduce environmental impacts and developing environmental technologies. Epson recognizes that the engagement of the whole community is necessary to achieve a sustainable society, and is working with like-minded partners such as WWF to raise awareness of and take bold actions to solve environmental issues facing our planet.

"WWF welcomes this ambitious partnership with Epson for the future of the forest," said TOBAI, Sadayosi, CEO of WWF-Japan. "It's not only a single company's commitment, but also reflects a significant step forward to accelerate efforts from the private sector to prevent the degradation of nature, in particular the forests, that we all depend on."

The protection and responsible management of forest ecosystems has been high on the agenda at recent global discussions such as UN&nbsp;COP27&nbsp;for climate and UN&nbsp;COP15&nbsp;for biodiversity. It is critical that we ride on this momentum by making robust commitments and urgent transformative changes necessary to reverse biodiversity loss and build a more sustainable society.

Through the partnership and participation in the Forests Forward program, Epson and WWF are together committed to saving threatened forests in vital landscapes within, and beyond, Epson's supply chain by improving forest management and restoring nature.

Details about Partnership Activities

Forest conservation projects implemented by WWF-Japan

WWF Japan is working to conserve forest ecosystems in areas of deforestation such as&nbsp;Southeast Asia&nbsp;and&nbsp;South America, shift to sustainable production of agricultural, forestry, and livestock products that are leading drivers of deforestation, and promote sustainable use in&nbsp;Japan, which is a significant consumer country.

The causes, pace and magnitude of deforestation and forest degradation have changed over time. The way that different causes of deforestation link together and the effects they have on forests varies across regions. Globally, a multitude of approaches have been implemented to halt deforestation and forest degradation. While progress has been made in halting forest loss and degradation, both continue at alarming rates. According to a&nbsp;<a href="https://wwfint.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/deforestation_fronts___drivers_and_responses_in_a_changing_world___full_report_1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">WWF report</a>, 43 million hectares of forest were lost in "deforestation fronts" in 24 countries between 2004 and 2017.&nbsp; For more details, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://wwf.panda.org/discover/our_focus/forests_practice/deforestation_fronts_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">WWF's Deforestation Front</a>&nbsp;projects.

WWF's Forests Forward program engages businesses, local communities, and other key stakeholders to change forest valuation, management, protection, and recovery methods to benefit nature, people, and the climate.

For more details, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://forestsforward.panda.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://forestsforward.panda.org/</a>

In contrast to one-way businesses based on traditional methods of mass production and mass disposal, the circular socio-economic system recycles limited resources and continues to use them for as long as possible to eliminate waste. From the initial development stage, products and services are designed to greatly minimize the use and disposal of new resources.

Epson and WWF Marine Conservation in&nbsp;Southeast Asia

Launched in 2022 in&nbsp;Southeast Asia, Epson partnered with WWF-Singapore to scale coral restoration efforts in&nbsp;Indonesia,&nbsp;Malaysia,&nbsp;Thailand&nbsp;and&nbsp;Singapore, as well as mangrove restoration in&nbsp;the Philippines. By working with local stakeholders and institutions, these restoration efforts support and restore the critically important marine ecosystem health that we all depend on, while building capacity among local communities as key stakeholders in the long-term maintenance and management of their coastal resources. These current programmes complement the upcoming forest conservation activities in&nbsp;Borneo&nbsp;and Sumatra Islands to protect biodiversity above land and under water, contributing to the restoration of both ecosystems on a larger scale.

Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

Led by the&nbsp;Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than&nbsp;JPY 1 trillion.

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With a mission to build a future in which people can live in harmony with nature, it promotes the realization of a sustainable society. In particular, WWF is working to restore the world's rich biodiversity and realize a carbon-free society to prevent global warming.

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<h1>Epson and WWF Launch 3-Year Partnership to Recover and Restore Forests around the World</h1>Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") today launched a three-year international partnership with global conservation organisation WWF focusing on forest restoration and conservation around the world. This partnership is the first of its kind for a Japanese corporation in the electronics and precision instruments sector and builds on the existing relationship between the two organisations that started in&nbsp;March 2022&nbsp;working on marine conservation in&nbsp;Southeast Asia.Based on a shared ambition to tackle common environmental concerns, the partnership will encompass three objectives:Addressing Epson's environmental footprint,Supporting WWF's forest restoration and conservation projects in seven countries in four regions, andCommunicating about environmental issues.To make this possible, Epson is planning a contribution of&nbsp;240 million Japanese Yen&nbsp;(approximately&nbsp;1.6 million Euros) over the next three years starting from&nbsp;March 2023&nbsp;that will go towards WWF forestry projects.Through the&nbsp;partnership, Epson will be supporting forest conservation activities and nature recovery efforts implemented by WWF across several "Deforestation Fronts"(1)&nbsp;and will aim to improve sustainability in their supply chain as a participant of WWF's Forests Forward(2)&nbsp;program. To realise a nature-positive world together, the collaboration will also promote the responsible use of forest resources (paper) in business, as well as future considerations for the conservation of freshwater ecosystems and activities that contribute to a circular economy.(3)"We are&nbsp;delighted to sign this agreement with the WWF," said&nbsp;Yasunori Ogawa, global president of Epson. "The world is facing an environmental catastrophe and it is essential we act now to preserve the biodiversity of our planet before it is too late. This partnership reflects Epson's commitment to conserving the environment, reducing waste, and ensuring that the use of natural resources is sustainable. With a goal of realizing a future in which people can live in harmony with nature, the WWF is a perfect fit for Epson."In 2021, Epson announced its Environmental Vision in which it pledged to become carbon negative and eliminate the use of non-renewable underground resources by 2050. To achieve these goals, the company is rolling out a series of initiatives aimed at achieving decarbonization, closing the resource loop, providing products and services that reduce environmental impacts and developing environmental technologies. Epson recognizes that the engagement of the whole community is necessary to achieve a sustainable society, and is working with like-minded partners such as WWF to raise awareness of and take bold actions to solve environmental issues facing our planet."WWF welcomes this ambitious partnership with Epson for the future of the forest," said TOBAI, Sadayosi, CEO of WWF-Japan. "It's not only a single company's commitment, but also reflects a significant step forward to accelerate efforts from the private sector to prevent the degradation of nature, in particular the forests, that we all depend on."The protection and responsible management of forest ecosystems has been high on the agenda at recent global discussions such as UN&nbsp;COP27&nbsp;for climate and UN&nbsp;COP15&nbsp;for biodiversity. It is critical that we ride on this momentum by making robust commitments and urgent transformative changes necessary to reverse biodiversity loss and build a more sustainable society.Through the partnership and participation in the Forests Forward program, Epson and WWF are together committed to saving threatened forests in vital landscapes within, and beyond, Epson's supply chain by improving forest management and restoring nature.Details about Partnership ActivitiesForest conservation projects implemented by WWF-JapanWWF Japan is working to conserve forest ecosystems in areas of deforestation such as&nbsp;Southeast Asia&nbsp;and&nbsp;South America, shift to sustainable production of agricultural, forestry, and livestock products that are leading drivers of deforestation, and promote sustainable use in&nbsp;Japan, which is a significant consumer country.<img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/image_814071_37894798_1.jpg" alt="Working to conserve rare tropical forests and peat swamps that are home to wildlife such as tigers and orangutans. The surrounding forests are decreasing due to the extraction of raw materials for paper manufacturing and palm oil production. Credits: ©︎ Anton Vorauer/WWF"/><img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/image_814071_37894766_1.jpg" alt="Working to conserve rare tropical forests and peat swamps that are home to wildlife such as tigers and orangutans. The surrounding forests are decreasing due to the extraction of raw materials for paper manufacturing and palm oil production. Credits: ©︎ Anton Vorauer/WWF"/>(1) Deforestation FrontThe causes, pace and magnitude of deforestation and forest degradation have changed over time. The way that different causes of deforestation link together and the effects they have on forests varies across regions. Globally, a multitude of approaches have been implemented to halt deforestation and forest degradation. While progress has been made in halting forest loss and degradation, both continue at alarming rates. According to a&nbsp;<a href="https://wwfint.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/deforestation_fronts___drivers_and_responses_in_a_changing_world___full_report_1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">WWF report</a>, 43 million hectares of forest were lost in "deforestation fronts" in 24 countries between 2004 and 2017.&nbsp; For more details, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://wwf.panda.org/discover/our_focus/forests_practice/deforestation_fronts_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">WWF's Deforestation Front</a>&nbsp;projects.(2) Forests ForwardWWF's Forests Forward program engages businesses, local communities, and other key stakeholders to change forest valuation, management, protection, and recovery methods to benefit nature, people, and the climate.For more details, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://forestsforward.panda.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://forestsforward.panda.org/</a>(3) Circular EconomyIn contrast to one-way businesses based on traditional methods of mass production and mass disposal, the circular socio-economic system recycles limited resources and continues to use them for as long as possible to eliminate waste. From the initial development stage, products and services are designed to greatly minimize the use and disposal of new resources.Epson and WWF Marine Conservation in&nbsp;Southeast AsiaLaunched in 2022 in&nbsp;Southeast Asia, Epson partnered with WWF-Singapore to scale coral restoration efforts in&nbsp;Indonesia,&nbsp;Malaysia,&nbsp;Thailand&nbsp;and&nbsp;Singapore, as well as mangrove restoration in&nbsp;the Philippines. By working with local stakeholders and institutions, these restoration efforts support and restore the critically important marine ecosystem health that we all depend on, while building capacity among local communities as key stakeholders in the long-term maintenance and management of their coastal resources. These current programmes complement the upcoming forest conservation activities in&nbsp;Borneo&nbsp;and Sumatra Islands to protect biodiversity above land and under water, contributing to the restoration of both ecosystems on a larger scale.About EpsonEpson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.Led by the&nbsp;Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than&nbsp;JPY 1 trillion.<a href="https://corporate.epson/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">corporate.epson/en/</a>About WWFEstablished in&nbsp;Switzerland&nbsp;in 1961, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is the leadingconservation organization in the world, with a global network active in over 100 countries.With a mission to build a future in which people can live in harmony with nature, it promotes the realization of a sustainable society. In particular, WWF is working to restore the world's rich biodiversity and realize a carbon-free society to prevent global warming.<a href="https://panda.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://panda.org/</a>&nbsp;

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Epson and WWF Launch 3-Year Partnership to Recover and Restore Forests around the World

Following a two years search for REDD opportunities, Indonesia’s native carbon developer Carbon Offset Asia announces the first carbon project in Indonesia’s Papua region to protect the last remaining peatland concession in Indonesia that can be purchased and deforested.

- Indonesia’s Papua region is rich in peatland, mangroves and mineral carbon reserve, and is under threat from illegal palm oil plantations, opening of new agriculture land, timber exploitation, and new concessions for mining copper, gold and silver.

- In late 2022, Carbon Offset Asia (COA) secured the local government’s support to a 28,161 ha concession previously marked as HPK (forest to be converted) by Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry in Papua’s Waropen regency.

- The 28,161 ha concession entitlement until 2053, now called “Lestarikan Bumi Papua”, consists of 50% peatland and 50% mineral land. Pre-FS for this project yields 3.7 million VCUs per year. The project is now open for partnership opportunities.

Carbon Offset Asia’s co-founder and CEO Glory Harimas Sihombing commented: “We started our search to have our own conservation forest concession two years ago. We studied all forest concessions in Indonesia, in particular unprotected peatland concessions that did not get protected under the Indonesian government peatland moratorium for technical reasons.”

“In mid 2022, we got alerted to a new concession being offered by Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry to be converted. When we realized that it falls under our criteria of unprotected peatland concession available for devastating conversion, we moved fast to secure the local government support to claim the area for carbon project.”

Indonesia’s Papua region has gained international attention as the last frontier in the country for palm oil plantations expansion, new agriculture land, timber exploitation, and copper, gold and silver mining.

Carbon Offset Asia’s Lestarikan Bumi Papua concession, consisting of 50% peatland and 50% mineral land, is highly valuable for conservation as it is under threat of total devastation.

According to Daemeter, Carbon Offset Asia’s Lestarikan Bumi Papua concession in Waropen is a forest and peat concession at risk of conversion to agriculture and plantation.

According to JASOIL, Carbon Offset Asia’s Lestarikan Bumi Papua concession in Waropen overlaps with potential minerals, oil and gas concession for exploitation.

Carbon Offset Asia in partnership with Arara Bentang Semesta has deployed a local team to start carbon project at the site. The plan is to register and validate the project using Indonesia’s new SRN system as a REDD project by mid 2023.

Carbon Offset Asia and Arara Bentang Semesta are currently looking for local and international partners to co-develop the project and explore other opportunities to secure other unprotected peatland concessions in Indonesia.

<h1>Carbon Offset Asia announces the first carbon project in Papua, Indonesia</h1>Following a two years search for REDD opportunities, Indonesia’s native carbon developer Carbon Offset Asia announces the first carbon project in Indonesia’s Papua region to protect the last remaining peatland concession in Indonesia that can be purchased and deforested.Highlights:- Indonesia’s Papua region is rich in peatland, mangroves and mineral carbon reserve, and is under threat from illegal palm oil plantations, opening of new agriculture land, timber exploitation, and new concessions for mining copper, gold and silver.- In late 2022, Carbon Offset Asia (COA) secured the local government’s support to a 28,161 ha concession previously marked as HPK (forest to be converted) by Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry in Papua’s Waropen regency.- The 28,161 ha concession entitlement until 2053, now called “Lestarikan Bumi Papua”, consists of 50% peatland and 50% mineral land. Pre-FS for this project yields 3.7 million VCUs per year. The project is now open for partnership opportunities.Carbon Offset Asia’s co-founder and CEO Glory Harimas Sihombing commented: “We started our search to have our own conservation forest concession two years ago. We studied all forest concessions in Indonesia, in particular unprotected peatland concessions that did not get protected under the Indonesian government peatland moratorium for technical reasons.”“In mid 2022, we got alerted to a new concession being offered by Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry to be converted. When we realized that it falls under our criteria of unprotected peatland concession available for devastating conversion, we moved fast to secure the local government support to claim the area for carbon project.”Indonesia’s Papua region has gained international attention as the last frontier in the country for palm oil plantations expansion, new agriculture land, timber exploitation, and copper, gold and silver mining.Carbon Offset Asia’s Lestarikan Bumi Papua concession, consisting of 50% peatland and 50% mineral land, is highly valuable for conservation as it is under threat of total devastation.According to Daemeter, Carbon Offset Asia’s Lestarikan Bumi Papua concession in Waropen is a forest and peat concession at risk of conversion to agriculture and plantation.According to JASOIL, Carbon Offset Asia’s Lestarikan Bumi Papua concession in Waropen overlaps with potential minerals, oil and gas concession for exploitation.Carbon Offset Asia in partnership with Arara Bentang Semesta has deployed a local team to start carbon project at the site. The plan is to register and validate the project using Indonesia’s new SRN system as a REDD project by mid 2023.Carbon Offset Asia and Arara Bentang Semesta are currently looking for local and international partners to co-develop the project and explore other opportunities to secure other unprotected peatland concessions in Indonesia.Carbon Offset Asia contact: glory@carbonoffset.asia<img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/Screenshot 2023-01-09 at 13.24.06.png" alt="Aerial photo around concession&nbsp; PT Lestarikan Bumi Papua"/><img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/Screenshot 2023-01-09 at 13.24.15.png" alt="Mangrove forest around concession PT Lestarikan Bumi Papua"/><img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/PHOTO-2022-10-23-16-31-36.jpg" alt="road around concession PT Lestarikan Bumi Papua"/><img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" src="https://vritimes-public.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/production/Screenshot 2023-01-09 at 13.24.25.png" alt="endangered species&nbsp;around concession PT Lestarikan Bumi Papua"/>