Sumatra Merang
Peatland Project
22,920 Hectares
Wetlands Conservation and Restoration (WRC)
Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR)
South Sumatra, Indonesia
PROJECT IMPACT
Restoration
31%
closed forest canopy returned
Climate
1.3M
tons of CO2 reduced annually
Livelihoods
74%
of employed staff from surrounding villages
Biodiversity
36
IUCN threatened species protected & thriving
Education
400
children have access to improved education
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Project Overview
2016
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.
What We Deliver
Conservation &
Restoration Services
Large-scale peatland restoration services including canal rewetting, fire prevention, and native species planting.
These actions support ecosystem recovery and contribute to long-term climate and biodiversity goals.
Nature Based
Project Design & Development
We work with partners to design verified restoration projects from the ground up.
Services include site assessments, risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement aligned with international standards.
Impact Monitoring
& Reporting
Monitoring systems to track restoration outcomes across ecology and community impact.
This includes field-based surveys, acoustic monitoring, and reporting aligned with carbon and ESG requirements.
Carbon Credit
Supply
Through SMPP, we generate Verified Carbon Units using Verra's VM0007 wetland restoration methodology.
These credits are sold to corporations and climate leaders seeking high-integrity nature-based solutions for offsetting and insetting.
Education
& Public Engagement
We help partners share the impact of restoration through co-created stories, learning materials, and public facing content.
This includes community programs, education tools, and messaging that bring nature-based solutions to life.