The Impacts of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation And Forest Degradation(Redd+) to the Human Rights of Indigenous People in Indonesia

Abstract

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) aims to combat climate change through forest conservation while raising concerns about its impact on the rights of indigenous peoples in Indonesia. This research addresses the specific human rights issues faced by indigenous communities due to REDD+ implementation, such as land tenure conflicts, exclusion from decision- making, and restricted access to traditional resources. This study uses normative legal research, the study analyses international frameworks like the UNDRIP and ILO Convention 169, alongside Indonesia’s national laws, including Constitutional Court Decision No. 35/PUU-X/2012. Comparative insights from Brazil and Tanzania highlight governance challenges and the role of community participation in mitigating adverse effects. The type of the research is normative. The research uses statutory, historical, conceptual, comparative, and case-study approach on analysing the findings. Findings indicate that REDD+ often marginalizes indigenous communities, emphasizing the need for transparent benefit-sharing, robust land tenure recognition, and adherence to Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) principles. The research concludes with recommendations for integrating indigenous rights into REDD+ policies to ensure equitable outcomes and sustainable forest management in Indonesia.