USAID's Investments for Environment in Indonesia - Dollars to Results

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Results of USAID's Environment spending

FY 2011 $7.2 M

Total Environment $7.2 M

FY 2012 $15.8 M

Total Environment $15.8 M

FY 2013 $23.9 M

Total Environment $23.9 M

FY 2014 $32.9 M

Total Environment $32.9 M

FY 2015 $27.6 M

Total Environment $27.6 M

Indonesia, located on the "Ring of Fire" (an area where a large number of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur), is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and disasters.

Why Our Work Matters…

Earth's average temperature has risen by 1.4°F over the past century, and is projected to rise another 2 to 11.5°F over the next hundred years.

Illustrative results in 2011

$88,200,000 leveraged from private and public sources for climate change

Sustained private investment is a positive indicator of a supportive enabling environment. Good programs can attract additional investments and effective strategies, techniques, or necessary capacities for addressing climate change.
8,476,057 hectares under improved natural resource management

“Improved natural resource management” includes activities that promote enhanced management of natural resources for one or more objectives, such as conserving biodiversity, sustaining soil or water resources, mitigating climate change, and/or promoting sustainable agriculture. This is essential for preserving biodiversity and reducing the impact of climate change.
116,203 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions reduced or sequestered

Greenhouse gases are those that can absorb and emit infrared radiation.  They are responsible for a steady increase in the Earth's average near surface temperature due to heat retention. These gases form a blanket around the earth that lets incoming sun rays pass through but blocks the reflected heat rays from going out into the space.  Reducing these emissions slows the pace of global warming.
2,759 people increased capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate change

There is strong scientific and evidence-based information that people involved in sectors such as agriculture, livestock, fishing and other areas of natural resources can mitigate the effects of climate change by using appropriate new and tested management practices or implement measures that reduce the risk of climate change.
1,150 people received training in natural resource management and/or biodiversity conservation

Natural resources and biodiversity conservation includes managing natural resources in ways that maintain their long-term viability and preserve their potential to meet the needs of present and future generations. Training includes sessions in which participants are educated according to a defined curriculum and set learning objectives in resource management and conservation. 
1,015 people implemented risk-reducing actions to improve resilience to climate change
Actors involved in sectors such as agriculture, livestock, fishing, other areas of natural resources or urban management may need to employ new management practices or implement measures that reduce the risks of climate change. For example, risk-reducing management practices in agriculture and livestock include changing the exposure or sensitivity of crops (e.g., switching crops, using a greenhouse, or changing the cropping calendar), better soil management, changing grazing practices, or adjusting the management of other aspects of the system. Risk reducing measures include applying new technologies like improved seeds or irrigation methods, or diversifying into different income-generating activities.
9 policies, laws, agreements or regulations promoting sustainable natural resource management implemented
Policies, laws, agreements and regulations include those formed and formally endorsed by government, non-government, civil society, and/or private sector stakeholders with the intent to strengthen sustainable natural resource management. Implementation is demonstrated by adequate institutional structure, capacity, and investment necessary to carry out changes. Strengthened environmental governance underpins sound natural resources management and ensures its sustainability.

Illustrative results in 2012

11,099,501 hectares of biological significance under improved natural resource management
A hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters. Areas are rated on a set of criteria and then prioritized according to their biological significance, which helps USAID decide where to focus its work. Improved natural resource management includes activities that improve management of natural resources for the objective of conserving biodiversity in areas that are identified as biologically significant through national, regional, or global priority-setting processes. This is essential for preserving biodiversity and reducing impact of climate change.
$7,822,932 leveraged from private and public sources for climate change

Sustained private investment is a positive indicator of a supportive enabling environment. Good programs can attract additional investments and effective strategies, techniques, or necessary capacities for addressing climate change.
6,869,085 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, measured in metric tons of CO2 equivalent, reduced or sequestered

Reducing GHG emissions has long-term impacts on slowing climate change. Reducing GHG emissions can also have strong ancillary benefits for pollution, security, and health.
5,493 stakeholders increased capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate change

Adaptive capacity is the ability to adjust to climate change, to moderate potential damages, to take advantage of opportunities, or to cope with the consequences.
3,204 people received training in natural resource management and/or biodiversity conservation

Natural resources and biodiversity conservation includes managing natural resources in ways that maintain their long-term viability and preserve their potential to meet the needs of present and future generations. Training includes sessions in which participants are educated according to a defined curriculum and set learning objectives in resource management and conservation. 

Illustrative results in 2013

16,895,687 investment leveraged in U.S. dollars, from private and public sources, for climate change
Sustained private investment is a positive indicator of a supportive enabling environment. Good programs can attract additional investments and effective strategies, techniques, or necessary capacities for addressing climate change.
12,268,375 hectares of biological significance under improved natural resource management
A hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters. Areas are rated on a set of criteria and then prioritized according to their biological significance, which helps USAID decide where to focus its work. Improved natural resource management includes activities that improve management of natural resources for the objective of conserving biodiversity in areas that are identified as biologically significant through national, regional, or global priority-setting processes. This is essential for preserving biodiversity and reducing impact of climate change.
4,877,921 metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduced or sequestered

Reducing GHG emissions has long-term impacts on slowing climate change. Reducing GHG emissions can also have strong ancillary benefits for pollution, security, health, and women.
7,106 people trained in natural resources management and/or biodiversity conservation
Natural resources and biodiversity conservation includes managing natural resources in ways that maintain their long-term viability and preserve their potential to meet the needs of present and future generations. Training includes sessions in which participants are educated according to a defined curriculum and set learning objectives in resource management and conservation.
6,800 stakeholders with increased capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate variability and change
Adaptive capacity is the ability to adjust to climate change, to moderate potential damages, to take advantage of opportunities, or to cope with the consequences.
1 days of natural resources management and/or biodiversity technical assistance provided to counterparts or stakeholders
Natural resources and biodiversity is defined as conserving biodiversity and managing natural resources in ways that maintain their long-term viability and preserve their potential to meet the needs of present and future generations. Activities include combating illegal and corrupt exploitation of natural resources and the control of invasive species.

Illustrative results in 2014

95,434,000 investment leveraged in U.S. dollars, from private and public sources, for climate change
Sustained private investment is a positive indicator of a supportive enabling environment. Good programs can attract additional investments and effective strategies, techniques, or necessary capacities for addressing climate change.
12,949,248 hectares of biological significance and/or natural resources under improved natural resource management

A hectare is equal to 2.47 acres or 10,000 square meters. Improved natural resource management includes activities that promote enhanced management of natural resources for one or more objectives, such as sustaining soil and/or water resources, mitigating climate change, and/or promoting sustainable agriculture. Effective natural resource management is essential to preserving biodiversity and reducing impacts of climate change.
4,979,806 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, measured in metric tons of CO2 equivalent, reduced or sequestered

Reducing GHG emissions has long-term impacts on slowing climate change. Reducing GHG emissions can also have strong ancillary benefits for pollution, security, and health.
74,705 people with increased access to modern energy services

Modern energy services are crucial to human well-being and to a country’s economic development. Access to modern energy services includes reliable electricity in homes and schools, street lights, water pumps, and transportation.
8,577 stakeholders with increased capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate variability and change
Adaptive capacity is the ability to adjust to climate change, to moderate potential damages, to take advantage of opportunities, or to cope with the consequences.
2,983 people trained in natural resources management and/or biodiversity conservation
Natural resources and biodiversity conservation includes managing natural resources in ways that maintain their long-term viability and preserve their potential to meet the needs of present and future generations. Training includes sessions in which participants are educated according to a defined curriculum and set learning objectives in resource management and conservation.

Illustrative results in 2015

85,521,123 investment leveraged in U.S. dollars, from private and public sources, for climate change

Sustained private investment is a positive indicator of a supportive enabling environment. Good programs can attract additional investments and effective strategies, techniques, or necessary capacities for addressing climate change.
17,867,160 hectares of biological significance under improved natural resource management

A hectare is equal to 10,000 square meters. Areas are rated on a set of criteria and then prioritized according to their biological significance, which helps USAID decide where to focus its work. Improved natural resource management includes activities that improve management of natural resources for the objective of conserving biodiversity in areas that are identified as biologically significant through national, regional, or global priority-setting processes. This is essential for preserving biodiversity and reducing impact of climate change.
5,741,072 metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduced or sequestered

Reducing GHG emissions has long-term impacts on slowing climate change. Reducing GHG emissions can also have strong ancillary benefits for pollution, security, health, and women.
202,400 People have access to modern energy services as a result of renewable energy technologies

Expanding access to modern energy services to power economic and social development is the cornerstone of USAID’s energy-related mission.
19,160 people trained in natural resources management and/or biodiversity conservation

Natural resources and biodiversity conservation includes managing natural resources in ways that maintain their long-term viability and preserve their potential to meet the needs of present and future generations. Training includes sessions in which participants are educated according to a defined curriculum and set learning objectives in resource management and conservation. 
77 stakeholders with increased capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate variability and change

Adaptive capacity is the ability to adjust to climate change, to moderate potential damages, to take advantage of opportunities, or to cope with the consequences.
Several women engaged in water quality monitoring activity.

Local communities are actively involved in the water quality monitoring activity in Cikapundung watershed, West Java.

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