The Creating Carbon Sinks and Green Community Livelihoods through Regenerative Forest and Agroforestry Management in Sigi, Central Sulawesi (CGCL) project is a three-year initiative implemented across 12 villages in West Marawola Sub-district, Sigi Regency. The project works closely with indigenous communities whose livelihoods are closely connected to forest landscapes.

Supported by ADRA Germany and BMZ, the project addresses environmental degradation, climate change, and limited sustainable livelihood opportunities by strengthening indigenous communitiesu2019 land-use practices through regenerative and climate-smart agroforestry approaches. These efforts aim to restore degraded land, contribute to carbon sequestration, and create opportunities for communities to participate in emerging carbon markets.

The project adopts a rights-based and community-driven approach by supporting communities in accessing community-based forest management schemes, including social forestry and customary forest recognition. To ensure inclusive participation, CGCL integrates a Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) approach while strengthening local institutions such as Forest Farmer Groups (KTH), village-owned enterprises (BUMDes), and cooperatives. These institutions play an important role in enabling communities to manage production, improve market access, and engage in green economic opportunities.