Restoring Degraded peatlands

The Sumatra Merang Peatland Project (SMPP) is an Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land-Use (AFOLU) initiative in South Sumatra's Merang region, restoring one of the largest peat domes in the area. Supported by a USD 6M investment from the Althelia Climate Fund, SMPP generates an average of 1.2 million carbon offsets per year under Verra.

Historically affected by logging and fires, the area is now being revived through assisted natural regeneration (ANR). With project partner Global Alam Lestari, teams on the ground are actively conducting forest patrols and rewetting activities to reduce the risk of forest fire, strengthen the rural economy, and protect the habitat for critical species.

SMPP’s success lies in fostering community participation, creating sustainable jobs, and promoting environmental education, altogether restoring ecological balance. This asset has been globally recognized as a leading example of nature-based climate solutions.