FACT Indonesia, Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN), and the North Kalimantan Provincial Government host webinar on Low-Emission Development in North Kalimantan through Participation in the GCF Task Force Forum

On December 4th, 2021, FACT Indonesia, Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN), and the North Kalimantan Provincial Government jointly hosted a webinar to discuss the low-emission development in North Kalimantan through participation in the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Task Force Forum.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a financial mechanism established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to support developing countries in their efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. The GCF Task Force Forum provides a platform for regional and local governments to participate in the development of climate action plans that are aligned with the GCF’s goals and objectives.

The webinar was attended by government officials, civil society representatives, and other stakeholders from across North Kalimantan. The panelists included representatives from FACT Indonesia, YKAN, and the North Kalimantan Provincial Government, who shared their experiences and insights on low-emission development and the role of the GCF Task Force in achieving sustainable and climate-resilient development.

The webinar discussed the challenges and opportunities facing North Kalimantan in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable development. The panelists emphasized the importance of collaboration between different stakeholders, including government, civil society, and the private sector, in achieving these goals.

The panelists also highlighted the role of the GCF Task Force in providing technical and financial support to local governments in their efforts to develop climate action plans and access funding from the GCF. They emphasized the need for North Kalimantan to actively participate in the GCF Task Force Forum and to leverage this platform to access the resources and expertise needed to achieve its low-emission development goals.

The webinar also featured a Q&A session, during which participants had the opportunity to ask questions and share their perspectives on low-emission development and the role of the GCF Task Force. The panelists provided detailed responses to these questions, highlighting the various challenges and opportunities facing North Kalimantan in its efforts to promote sustainable and climate-resilient development.

In conclusion, YKAN, and the North Kalimantan Provincial Government provided a valuable platform for stakeholders to discuss low-emission development in North Kalimantan and the role of the GCF Task Force in achieving sustainable and climate-resilient development. The panelists emphasized the need for collaboration between different stakeholders and active participation in the GCF Task Force Forum to access the resources and expertise needed to achieve these goals. The webinar was an important step towards building a more sustainable and climate-resilient future for North Kalimantan.