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PLUM Project

Peatland & Mangrove - Conservation & Restoration Project in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

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Verified under VCS and CCB Gold standards, PLUM is projected to generate over 42 million tonnes of carbon credits while protecting critical biodiversity and improving the well-being of 13 surrounding villages.

The PLUM Project is a large-scale peatland and mangrove conservation initiative in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Spanning 23,665 hectares, it prevents deforestation, restores degraded wetlands, and supports local communities.

Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Project goals

PLUM Project preventing deforestation, restoring degraded land, and rewetting peat, the project reduces emissions, safeguards biodiversity, and supports local communities—delivering lasting climate and ecosystem benefits.

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Climate

42 million tons of CO₂ impact, combining 37.5M tCO₂e in avoided emissions and 4.5M tCO₂e in removals through reforestation and wetland restoration.

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Community

Improving lives in 13 villages through local job creation, clean water, mobile health clinics, educational support, and income generation for thousands of community members.

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Biodiversity

Habitat for 365+ species, including 31 IUCN Red List species with 23,665 ha now better managed for conservation.

Project Summary

Location :

Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Crediting period :

2022 to 2082 (60 years)

Project area :

23,665 Ha

Project validation :

Earthood (validation complete) CCB Gold

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Expected project lifetime GHG impact (indicative)

GHG reductions: 37,511,813 tCO₂e

GHG removals: 4,518,595 tCO₂e

GHG accounting methodologies used in the project

VM0007 REDD+Methodology, including Avoding Planned Deforestation (APDef) and Avoiding Plannet Wetland Degradation (APWD)

VM0047 Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation (ARR)

VM0033 Restoring Wetland Ecosystems (RWE) and ARR on Tidal Wetlands

Impacts

Driving measurable impact through carbon reduction, ecosystem restoration, and stronger, healthier communities.

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Over the life of the project :
  • Avoids 37.5 million tons of carbon emissions.

  • Removes 4.5 million tons of carbon from the atmosphere.

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Over 2,000 community members will be gaining new skills and are expected to experience better livelihoods over the project period.

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Measurable improvements in health services for 12,000 people.

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Enhanced education access for 2,200 students.

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PLUM carbon credits will be generated across 3 types:
  • Wetland Restoration & Conservation (WRC)

  • Afforestation, Reforestation & Revegetation (ARR)

  • Avoided Planned Deforestation (APD)

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More than 67 annual local job creations.

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Better water quality for more than 14,000 people.

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In total, over the life of the project, 16,500 people will see measurable improvements in well-being.

Before, our toilet was by the river, and we often felt scared and uncomfortable, especially at night. Now, having it inside makes us feel much safer and more at ease.

Tuti Handayani

Toilet Beneficiaries

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We are very grateful for PT PUM’s support. This opportunity has inspired us to start a business that can empower the women and mothers in our PKK group, providing additional income to support their families and helping our village move forward together.

The Women's Group (PKK)

Local Snack Production

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So the background to collaboration with PT PUM is from an awareness that education cannot be developed alone only by schools. It needs collaboration with the government, it needs collaboration with the community and PUM is part of society that has special of concern for the environment.

Saiful Rohman

Head of Junior High School 3, Katingan Kuala

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Voices from Our Community

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PLUM contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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