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Permian - Katingan

Protecting 157,875 hectares of carbon rich peatland forest in Central Kalimantan, on Indonesian Borneo.

IndonesiaREDD+

Counts towards net neutrality

Buyer Protection Carbon Avoidance

Project Overview

Developed by Permian

#45,000

Local community members benefited

Validated against the VCS and has achieved “Triple Gold” status under CCB

Protects the habitat for 6 critically endangered; 11 endangered; 27 vulnerable species referenced on the IUCN Red List

The Katingan Mentaya Project (KMP) is a tropical peatland forest protection and restoration project in Central Kalimantan Province of Indonesia, on the island of Borneo. The project is managed through a partnership between Indonesia-based PT Rimba Makmur Utama (PT RMU) and Permian Global.  The protected forest area covers 157,875 hectares (of which the project carbon accounting area is 149,800ha), where it generates an average of 6 million verified carbon units (VCUs) or carbon credits per year. The project delivers community development programmes throughout this area, which are designed through close collaboration with the communities and have been improving the lives, livelihoods and wellbeing of local people for more than 15 years.  The project is a triple gold rated forest carbon project, which means it has been third-party verified against the Verra Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the Climate, Community and Biodiversity (CCB) Standard.

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What is REDD+?

REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) projects focus on conserving and restoring forests to reduce CO2 emissions and protect biodiversity. These projects engage local communities, governments, and NGOs in sustainable forest management practices, which help prevent deforestation and degradation, support ecosystem resilience, and promote long-term climate benefits. REDD+ projects deliver verified emissions reductions while empowering communities with economic incentives for conservation.

Research

REDD+: Protecting forests and climate for sustainable development

This report outlines how REDD+ supports Germany's forest and climate protection policies by promoting measures to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries.

UN-REDD+ Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides an overview of REDD+, explaining its role, objectives, and benefits in supporting developing countries to reduce emissions through sustainable forest management and conservation efforts.

Project Certifications and Claims

Verra

The project is listed on the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) registry for Methodology VM0007 (project number: 1477).

BeZero

The project is recognised as one of the highest quality projects rated by BeZero, scoring in the top 9% of all projects.

SCS Global Services

The Katingan Project by Permian Global has undergone rigorous validation by SCS Global Services, ensuring the highest standards of credibility and transparency.

AI Quality Framework

Senken follows a 500+ datapoint AI Quality Framework to select and onboard project developers. Only 5% of the projects we assess score high enough to make it into customer portfolios.

Socioeconomic Impact

Community livelihood development is a core priority for the project. In partnership with 39 villages, the project works to build capacity in community decision-making and identify sustainable initiatives for co-development and land use, through support for activities identified during the participatory planning process. The community development programmes have been designed and implemented with full consultation with the communities and are reviewed periodically to ensure continued effectiveness. Alongside the support for sustainable business development, the project also delivers programmes that are working to improve the health, education and wellbeing of local communities.

Environmental Impact

In the heart of Borneo’s dense, waterlogged peat forests, the Katingan Mentaya Project is helping preserve one of the world’s most fragile ecosystems. Instead of allowing deforestation, drainage or fire to take hold, the project focuses on protection, rewetting and targeted reforestation. The result? Millions of tonnes of CO₂ are kept out of the atmosphere and a landscape regains its natural resilience. This is climate action that’s not only measurable but also visible.

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12. Responsible Consumption and Production

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Senken's Take

KMP is one of the most ambitious REDD+ projects globally, not just because of its scale, but due to its systems-level approach. It targets a critical tipping point in the global carbon cycle: tropical peat soils. Through science-based management, rigorous third-party certification and deep-rooted local engagement, it achieves what many projects struggle to deliver: a credible balance of ecological integrity, social inclusion and market relevance. With high carbon storage, strong community impact and top-tier ratings, KMP sets a benchmark for high-quality nature-based climate solutions.

Delivering benefits to around 45,000 local community members

Sylvera Rating: AA – highest rated NBS project on platform

BeZero Rating: AA – joint highest rated NBS project on platform