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Sustainable landscapes, green growth and poverty reduction JAKARTA | MAY 2014

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This presentation by Aida Greenbury from APP given during the Forests Asia Summit in the discussion forum "Equitable development: Sustainable landscapes, green growth and poverty reduction" asks the important question: "Is it possible to execute forest management that supports both green growth and poverty reduction?". APP explains its sustainable business practice, its 1 million ha commitment and the challenges APP is facing.

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Sustainable landscapes, green growth and poverty reduction

JAKARTA | MAY 2014

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Is it possible to execute forest management that supports both green growth and poverty reduction?

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Sustainable Business

• Working for the future• Business in balance with community and environment

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APP’s approach

FOREST CONSERVATION POLICY, FEB’ 2013

Zero DeforestationReduce GHG Emissions / Peatland Protection Respect For Local Community RightsResponsible Fibre Sourcing Transparency

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APP’s 1 million hectare commitment

APP will conserve and restore 1m hectares of rainforest. 9 priority landscapes identified

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Pivotal role in the landscape

• APP SUPPLIERS IN THE JAMBI LANDSCAPE • COMMUNITY MUST ALSO BENEFIT

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Delivering the FCP

Considers APP suppliers’ concessions in context of regional landscape

Integrates / reconciles interests of company, community and environment

Stakeholder engagement – ensures involvement of local stakeholders

Integrated sustainable forest management plans (ISFMPs)

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BUT…we cannot do it alone

Overlapping concession licenses

Forest and peat fires

Community rights

Challenges

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What’s required?

No-deforestation commitments from others

Funding and investment

Market recognition

Focus on landscape conservation

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How do we: Monitor, Report, Verify

FCP monitoring dashboard

TFT Progress Updates

Rainforest Alliance FCP evaluation

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THANK YOU