COALITION FORSUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS (CSL)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3..............SUMMARY
4..............CSL BACKGROUND
6..............THE WORKSHOP
6..............Workshop Objective
6..............Workshop Structure
6..............Overview of Key Workshop Conclusions
7..............Summary of Identified Next Steps
8..............Summary of Feedback on Working Groups’ Recommendations
10..............Overview of Workshop: Day 1 and Day 2
10..............Workshop Day 1
13..............Workshop Day 2
17..............APPENDICES
17..............Appendix 1: Workshop Agenda
19..............Appendix 2: List of Participating Organizations
20..............Appendix 3: Overview of 2019 CSL Working Groups
22..............Appendix 4: Media Summary
23..............Appendix 5: Points of Contact and Links to Learn More

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SUMMARY
The Coalition for Sustainable Livelihoods (CSL) held a participatory workshop from
October 30 to 31, 2019 in Medan, Indonesia. The objective: to further advance
the CSL as an initiative supporting sustainable livelihoods within the Indonesian
provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra. Over 130 representatives from across private
sector, government and civil society organizations, together with CSL’s initialsupporting partners, participated in sessions purposely designed to support active
engagement and collaboration. In a showing of support for CSL, H. Musa
Rajekshah, Vice Governor of North Sumatra, officially opened the workshop and set
the stage for the opportunity ahead.
The 2019 workshop built on the progress made since
the launch of CSL in September 2018, where participants
identified the development of working groups as criticalto addressing key needs moving forward. Thus, in thelead up to the 2019 workshop, the CSL established fiveworking groups focused on the key thematic areas requiring
attention: governance, metrics, growth, and one for each
district initiative: Aceh Tamiang and Tapanuli Selatan.
Between August and October 2019, the working groups
successfully conducted a total of 14 meetings with over 90
participants from across government, private sector andcivil society. Following each group’s discussion, the working
groups drafted recommendations for action and investment
to guide how CSL should move forward in relation to eachthematic topic.

All of the working groups presented their recommendations
during the 2019 workshop, with time for discussion togather input for refinement and finalization. This led toclear recommended Action and Investment Plans (includedin page 20) which will guide phase 3 implementationof the CSL. High level follow-ups from the workshop aresummarized on page 7 under the ‘Summary of Identified
Next Steps.’
By encouraging active participation from diverse
stakeholders, the workshop facilitated trust-building,collaboration and a sense of collective ownership forachieving results and driving CSL’s success. The workshop
also created space for stakeholders to cultivate newopportunities for partners and projects to advance CSL’s

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vision. For example, South Pole’s efforts to establish a fundto incentivize low-carbon farming practices in production
landscapes. This collaborative spirit, alongside the input
and refinement of the working groups’ recommendations foractions, not only established a strong path forward for CSL,
but also clarified roles and expectations for all stakeholders.
Participants reaffirmed the value of collective action tostrengthen livelihoods and improve economic well-beingof communities in a sustainable manner. They also noted
the importance of considering sustainable development
pathways that not only include multiple crops and farming
systems, but that look beyond producers to also include
laborers and related stakeholders, as well as looking beyond
agriculture to include opportunities in other sectors, suchas tourism. Participants offered constructive feedback on
the proposed governance structure for CSL and supported
the notion of providing flexibility to district initiatives thatmeet certain minimum requirements related to process,participation and monitoring. In addition, participants
discussed the proposed membership model for CSL, whichaims to enable broad participation and engagement. Of note,
CSL is not an initiative of any one organization, but rather
CSL belongs to all relevant stakeholders of Aceh and North
Sumatra – governments, private sector representatives, civilsociety organizations and farming communities.

While page 7 summarizes further conclusions fromthe workshop; fundamentally, the workshop successfully
brought together numerous stakeholders, representing
various sectors, to discuss and agree upon sharedobjectives and activities for CSL. Ultimately, the workshop
concluded with two positive outcomes: the strengthening of
CSL’s role to convene stakeholders to support developmentof jurisdictional plans, and CSL’s position as a placebased platform driving collective action and investment toimplement those plans.
Partners supporting the continuation of CSL’s growth, theestablishment and implementation of working groups, andthe second workshop include Barry Callebaut, Conservation
International (CI), Danone, Earthworm Foundation (formerly
The Forest Trust), The Livelihoods Fund, Mars Wrigley
Confectionary, Mondelēz International, PepsiCo, The
Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH), Walmart Foundation,
Unilever and the United Nations Development Program(UNDP). By working collectively with governments todemonstrate positive landscape transformation, CSL cancontinue to shape encouraging narratives and drive positive
impact for sustainable livelihoods within Aceh and North
Sumatra.

CSL BACKGROUND
The Indonesian provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra are important production regions for key commodities such as palmoil, rubber, cocoa, coffee and timber – supporting thousands of smallholder farmers and representing a critical componentof the regional and national economies of Indonesia. In addition, both provinces contain significant areas of natural forest,
providing a home to threatened species as well as securing essential ecosystem services important to human well-being andin managing the climate. The importance of this region has spurred numerous government, private sector and civil society
programs aimed at advancing the economic, social and environmental sustainability of both provinces. Although many ofthese initiatives have achieved important successes, gaps remain and further alignment is required to reach desired impacts.
CSL’s initial supporting partners believed an approach
integrating the economic, social and environmental context
of a specific district or province would continue to drive
economic development and improve natural resourcesmanagement; help achieve the common objectives sharedby government, civil society and private sector; and addressinconsistencies or remaining challenges resulting fromdisparate initiatives. They also recognized that successfully
implementing an integrated landscape initiative requiresalignment across multiple sets of actors and activities. Thus,

they convened an initial workshop in September 2018 inMedan, Indonesia, to test the assumptions behind CSL,
assess stakeholder interest in building such an initiative, andidentify a path forward for collective action.
During the first workshop, numerous participants fromvarious sectors expressed understanding, and support
for, CSL’s approach to drive collective action, in order tofacilitate desired impact, scale and longevity of investments.
Participants also noted their interest and willingness to work

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and measurable progress in identified places – indicatingcollective support for CSL. In addition, participants at thefirst workshop identified key steps for moving forward,
including the establishment of working groups to further
define CSL’s approach, at an initiative level and within
districts and/or landscapes, and the need to reconvene fora second workshop in 2019. Please visit www.conservation.
org/CSL for additional information on the first workshop.
After the first workshop, the CSL established five working
groups and began planning to reconvene stakeholders for asecond workshop. Each working group had a question thatguided their discussions, as follows:
1.

Governance: What is the CSL governance model andhow do interested organizations participate?

2. Growth: How will CSL grow and expand beyond theinitial regency level pilots?
3. Metrics: How will CSL define success?
4. Aceh Tamiang: What is Aceh Tamiang’s specific actionplan?
5. Tapanuli Selatan: What is Tapanuli Selatan’s specificaction plan?

The process noted above, in addition to the existing work
leveraged within each district or landscape, has formalized
CSL as a jurisdictional initiative driving collective action
and investment for the advancement of shared goals
from government, private sector and civil society to drive
livelihood gains for communities, contribute to economic
development and improve natural resource management.
As an initiative, CSL convenes stakeholders from acrosssectors to focus on the advancement of shared goals andgovernment-endorsed sustainable development plans in
Aceh and North Sumatra. To achieve alignment and drive
collective action, the CSL coordinates targeted engagement
and specific activities across three levels – CSL initiative,
provincial, and district and/or landscapes. At the initiative
level, CSL links supply chains to production areas,sustainable practices and end users. At both the provincial
and district levels, CSL provides a space for alignment,
learning and investment to encourage the development andimplementation of jurisdictional sustainable development
plans such as FoKSBI Action Plans for Sustainable Palm
Oil and the Green Aceh Initiative. Finally, also at the district
and/or landscape level, CSL strengthens existing ordevelops new integrated landscape initiatives to implement
government-supported sustainable development plans.

During the second workshop, the working groups presented
their recommendations for action and investment for
discussion and refinement. Once updated, these will be
integrated into the CSL systems for operating as appropriate.

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THE WORKSHOPWorkshop Objective
To achieve its primary objective, the workshop used participatory sessions to refine and align stakeholders on recommended
actions and next steps for CSL and to identify clear roles and responsibilities across all stakeholders. This generated agreater sense of clarity for CSL’s activities while also establishing collective responsibility and ownership for CSL to succeed
and achieve impact at scale.

Workshop Structure
The design of the two-day workshop focused on threeelements: (1) to feature and further expand upon theexisting sustainable development activities in Acehand North Sumatra, (2) to present each working group’s
set of recommendations for action, and (3) to allow
stakeholders’ to express concerns, priorities and resulting
shared opportunities. The workshop included a variety of
programming, including panel discussions and keynote
speeches to allow the sharing of diverse perspectives aswell as common priorities; and breakout sessions to allow allparticipants an opportunity to provide input. In addition, theuse of the Slido software throughout the workshop allowed
participants to answer questions posted on two large
screens using their mobile phone, which created a fun andinteractive dynamic for particular discussions.

Overview of Key Workshop
Conclusions
Several key messages and conclusions emerged during
workshop discussions:1.

The workshop achieved its primary objective, with over
130 people coming together to discuss and agree uponshared objectives and activities for CSL. In addition,
the workshop produced two significant outcomes.
First, the workshop strengthened CSL’s role in bringing
stakeholders together to support the development
and implementation of jurisdictional plans. Second, theworkshop solidified CSL’s purpose as a place-based
platform driving collective action to advance sharedgoals.

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2.

During the workshop, all participants reviewed andsupported CSL’s draft vision and mission.
• Vision: By 2030, communities and farmers in Acehand North Sumatra are thriving, natural resources are
well-managed, economies are delivering sustainedand equitable benefits, and appropriate governancesystems are in place to support continuous
improvement.
• Mission: CSL aims to align initiatives, financing
opportunities and local, governmental and market
interests to collectively drive livelihood gains forfarming communities, economic development andimproved natural resource management. CSL efforts
are focused in Aceh and North Sumatra and aredeveloped with partners and processes aimed atenabling replication as appropriate.

3.

4.

Although CSL activities revolve heavily aroundagriculture, CSL’s fundamental focus on properly
managing natural ecosystems, upon which
communities, farming and other economic pursuits rely
upon, underscores CSL’s mission to drive sustained
positive impacts for livelihoods.
CSL is a multi-commodity initiative. Palm oil provides aninitial starting point for collaboration and district-levelsustainability initiatives but CSL intends to contribute tobroader sustainable development and benefit a wider
range of stakeholders.

5. CSL does not belong to one organization or entity,
but is a coalescing of diverse local, provincial, national
and international stakeholders with a common vision
for sustainable livelihoods through the utilization of
government-supported sustainable development plans.
6. As a unifying platform, CSL coordinates andencourages collaboration between different landscapeinitiatives and actors in Aceh and North Sumatra.
7.

Human well-being and environmental conservation andrestoration are not mutually exclusive. To address both
topics, CSL uses an integrated landscape approachwithin the district initiatives.

8. With CSL still early in development, current district
initiatives should remain the focus. However, identifying
opportunities to grow into other districts or landscapes,
while remaining cautious to not expand beyond current
abilities and capacity, is also important.
9.

The proposed governance model provides structure,
to promote consistency and integrity, across thelevels in which CSL operates. It also ensures flexibility
to promote individuality and scaling, for district

and landscape initiatives to define stakeholder
management systems reflective of their situation. At aminimum, however, district initiatives should include amulti-stakeholder platform aimed at developing andimplementing jurisdictional development plans inclusiveof monitoring frameworks.
10. To measure success and drive impact, the CSL mustensure alignment and collaboration amongst the district
and provincial level activities, as well as to the CSL
initiative level.

Summary of Identified Next Steps
Identified activities for advancing CSL into its next phaseof implementation:•

Update each working groups’ recommendations basedon participant feedback.

•Write and distribute workshop report to all participants,
inclusive of resources and materials relevant to theworkshop.

•

Incorporate working groups’ recommendations and key
outcomes from the 2019 workshop (Phase 2 outcomes)
into a Phase 3 workplan and budget. Phase 3 will
focus on the implementation of activities across all
operating levels: CSL initiative, provincial, and district orlandscape. Examples of specific activities include:• In partnership with national and subnational
government, continue implementation of each district
initiative’s work as captured in each district’s working
group. For example, in Aceh Tamiang, developing
and establishing robust information and monitoring
systems, increasing sustainable palm oil volumes andfarmer capacity through Good Agricultural Practices(GAP) and Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO)
trainings, and further developing and refining thestructure, framework and financing model required tooperationalize the PUPL (Pusat Unggulan Perkebunan
Lestari) and PUKP (Pusat Unggulan Komoditas
Berkelanjutan - Center of Excellence). Activities
in Tapanuli Selatan include providing technicalassistance and support on policy development forDistrict Strategic Area Development Plans (plans
integrating landscape protection, restoration,
production and infrastructure development), building
capacity of 1,000 smallholder farmers through GAP
trainings and RSPO/ISPO certification by 2022
and 100% (~6,000) by 2028, training government
extension officers, restoring 1,000 hectares ofencroached forest through the social forestry scheme

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by 2024, and coordinating with government toimprove capacity of Forest Management Units (FMU)
to promote forest integrity and resiliency. (see links inappendix 3 below for the full recommended Action
and Investment plans for Aceh Tamiang and Tapanuli
Selatan)• Formalize the membership structure by further
detailing and refining the requirements to join or
participate, associated benefits and costs, etc.
Publish final framework on CSL’s webpage/website
and begin implementation of membership structure.
• Establish the governance structure by developing
terms of references and/or job descriptions for the
CSL Advisory Council, CSL Secretariat, and eachof the District Initiative Advisory Groups and begin
recruiting participants and/or individuals to fill specificroles.
• Recruit and hire staff to lead locally, including a CSL
Lead, District Coordinators (one for each district
initiative), Provincial Directors (one for each province),etc.
• Further develop and refine CSL’s metrics to measureprogress and communicate impact.
•

Fundraise for, and begin implementation of, the Phase 3
workplan.

•

Establish a communications hub to serve as a central
resource for CSL partners and to provide information
to support knowledge and awareness building forinterested participants and the public in general.

•

Lead continuous efforts to grow CSL membership andparticipation and to support internal alignment andcoordination.

Summary of Feedback on Working
Groups’ Recommendations
General1.

Specifics related to CSL membership and joining
requirements needs further definition and clarification;2.

Suggest further documentation and dissemination of
CSL processes and learnings for knowledge sharing tobenefit similar current, and future, initiatives;

3.

Shifting the focus to impact could benefit how CSL
measures success;4.

Regular information exchange between Aceh Tamiang
and Tapanuli Selatan is important;

5. Suggest greater clarity on key definitions, for example
what ‘sustainable’ means in relation to each commodity.

CSL Governance
6. An important next step will be to detail clear scopesof work for the identified groups and roles within thegovernance structure (district coordinator, advisorygroups, etc.);
7.

The CSL Secretariat should have the authority tocoordinate all CSL stakeholders;

8. The physical location of the CSL secretariat (andidentified roles within the Secretariat) must be strategic
for both Aceh and North Sumatra;
9.

More clarity is required on the connection between
District Level Advisory and CSL Advisory Council;

10. Need for greater understanding of CSL’s funding andhow funding will be allocated;
11. It is important for trade unions, farmer groups, andNGOs to be involved in the CSL governance structure;
12. Potential benefit to establishing CSL as a legal
Indonesian entity for government dealings andformalities.

CSL Growth
13. Continuous stakeholder engagement is important for
managing expectations of potential districts for growth;
14. Within the stakeholder engagement processes, it
is important to include local communities, domestic
companies, and domestic consumers in the analysis of
growth districts;
15. Clarity needed on CSL’s specific plan and timeline for
growth;16. Suggest growth look at economic potential within andoutside the agricultural sector;
17. Suggest including a mapping of facilities andinfrastructure to support the provision of public
services and community economic activities as wellas to promote more effective uptake and longevity of
impacts managed by local actors;
18. A report of Aceh Tamiang and Tapanuli Selatan‘tangible’ results for 2020 would help potential future
districts in understanding the value of CSL.

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ecotourism as well as multiple commodities, including
non-timber forest products (NTFPs), rubber, and coffee.

CSL Metrics
19. Important for CSL to set clear short-term and long-termtargets in measurement;
20. Collecting baseline data for CSL is important;

Tapanuli Selatan

21. Suggest measuring impact as indication of success.
Example: rather than number of farmers trained,measuring the level of farmer adoption;

38. Beneficial for action plans to accommodate multiple
commodities such as NTFPs, rubber and coffee;

22. Important to include indicators related to the communityand labor;
23. Beneficial to harmonize CSL metrics with government
metrics and the Sustainable Development Goals;
24. Suggest identification of currently certified areas as wellas which areas have the potential for certification;
25. Beneficial for landscape level indicators to relate
to sustainable production as well as carbon
measurements;
26. Suggest development of an indicator on deforestation,
not only restoration and land change;

39. Suggest incorporating wider communities in Tapanuli
Selatan, and not only the farmers within action plans;
40. Suggest including the mitigation of animal conflicts andthe construction of biodiversity corridors;
41. Suggest seeking a village regulation for conservation
efforts;
42. Suggest developing a special database related tosustainable commodities and zoning;
43. Important for plans to further integrate with local
government planning, such as the FoKSBI platform, as
well as market linkages;

27. Suggest metrics being further divided by commodity
along with commodity specific certification indicators;

44. Beneficial for activities to be carried out related to
the legality of farmers’ land, standardization, farmers’
business models and agroforestry;

28. Important to spend additional time and resources onfurther developing and refining a metrics framework
prior to finalization and adoption by CSL.

45. Important to include local CSOs in the implementers of
the Tapanuli Selatan plans;
46. Need to agree upon, and articulate, clear goals anda monitoring and evaluation framework for Tapanuli
Selatan.

Aceh Tamiang
29. Suggest including coastal areas in the action plans;
30. Utilizing social media could establish greater reach;
31. Need for clarification of PUPL (Center of Excellence)
activities;
32. Important to include mitigation of animal conflicts,
development of biodiversity corridors, and associatedmangrove area degradation in the plans;
33. Important to include community and laborers in thescope of actors;
34. There is a need for activities related to increasing
farmers’ technical capacity, such as good agricultural
practice (GAP) training and social forestry;
35. PUPL (center of excellence) needs clear work
procedures, monitoring systems and reporting systems;
36. Important for indicators of success to go beyond
increased productivity as increasing sustainable palm
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Overview of Workshop: Day 1 and Day 2
Workshop Day 1
The focus of the first day was to understand the opportunities for CSL from the perspective of the private sector, government,
and civil society, and to align on collective priorities for CSL during further development and implementation. To facilitate this,sessions included panel discussions featuring input from government and private sector as well as specific sessions to hearpresentations by, and review the recommendations from, the Governance Working Group and the Metrics Working Group.
Emerging from the first day’s panels and speeches from both national and provincial government and the private sector
representatives, was the mutual desire and support for economic development, prosperity of farming communities, andpositive impact on the livelihoods for all Indonesians. The various national and provincial government representatives gave
workshop participants a glimpse of projects on the ground and the potential of communities to achieve conservation,
restoration and economic goals. Likewise, the various private sector representatives gave workshop participants anunderstanding of market needs and the multitude of endeavors currently being supported in Aceh and North Sumatra toreach sustainability goals. Working Group discussions began with a member of the working group giving a brief presentationon the Group’s process, key discussion points, and identified recommendations. Participants then broke into smaller,
facilitated, groups to further review, and provide comments and input for refinement, the draft recommendations for action
and investment.

Top 5 insights from Workshop Day 1:
1.

Greater clarity and understanding for the proposed CSL governance structure, the roles of stakeholders within
the structure, and how CSL will function as a multi-scale initiative;
2. Particular concerns of the private sector, such as independent monitoring systems, transparent reporting, andverification of data;
3. The need for integration of existing initiatives, both at the provincial and district levels, including institutional
measurement and reporting;
4. CSL’s priority goes beyond smallholders and into the community;
5. Indications of success transitioning from measurements of outputs to impact.

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I.

Welcome address• Ketut S Putra, Vice President of Conservation
International Indonesia shared the need for holistic
and collective solutions, noting the strength thatemerges from government, private sector and civilsociety working together in harmony for economicand environmental objectives.

II.

Keynote speech by Hj Musa Rajekshah, Vice
Governor of North Sumatra• The Vice Governor addressed the need forovercoming the false assumption that conservationand development are at odds, highlighting thatconservation needs must align with the economic
welfare of communities. He also noted the urgency of
instilling a love for nature and the environment in theyounger generation.

III. Opening address by central government
representatives Mamat Rahmat, Ditjen Konservasi
Sumber Daya Alam Ekosistem (KSDAE) and Ersa
Herwinda, Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan
Nasional (Bappenas)• Mahmat Rahmat shared CSL is aligned with the visionand mission of the Sub Directorate of Ecosystem
Recovery Conservation Area while also noting
conversation must include ecology and discussions
about local economy, culture, and knowledge.
Collaboration amongst stakeholders, such as the
CSL, he added, is key to addressing this need.
• Ersa Herwinda highlighted the commitments ofIndonesia to the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) and mentioned the importance of all
stakeholders’ participation to be built on principlesof trust, respect and openness. The National Action
Plan of the SDGs and the Regional Action Plan of theSDGs are legal instruments to achieve Indonesia’scommitments. To meet the country’s commitments,
these plans must be politically supported and be
streamlined within local government’s policies andplans.
IV. Sharing a Vision of CSL: Past, Present and Future,
John Buchanan, Vice President, Conservation
International• John Buchanan shared how CSL emerged – from ashared recognition across diverse stakeholders of
the great work, but associated limitations to working

separately, across both North Sumatra and Aceh.
Connecting the various stakeholders would scale
efforts, investments, and ultimately drive greater
impact and successes for all stakeholders: farmers,
communities, governments, and private sector.
Livelihoods became the central theme of CSL
and, building on the messages from the first CSL
workshop, the second workshop would continue tostrengthen alignment for supporting livelihoods.
V. Discussion panel: The Vision of CSL: Sustainable
Livelihoods• Panelists from the national and provincial
governments, together with private sector
representatives and a representative of the Maju
Bersama Farmer Cooperative, shared presentations
and discussed how smallholders should be
empowered to improve social and economic
conditions in their own communities.
• The Bupati of Aceh Tamiang, Mursil, shared pointed
remarks about the need for those who desire a better
environment and improved economic conditions toalign their actions and words. In relation to livelihoods
and income, he noted the importance of clear land
tenure and the challenging reality of farming plots
growing significantly smaller as they are distributed
across family members.
• Hasmi Lubis, the Head of the North Sumatra
Development and Planning Agency pointed out
the development investment plan of North Sumatra
focuses on tourism and developing rural areas,potentially impacting urban development. He echoed
previously expressed concerns for rural communities,
noting the struggle caused from not earning enoughfrom one’s land. He invited civil society and theprivate sector to join the government in finding
solutions to these challenges, particularly in 23
villages indicating promise.
• Julhadi Siregar, of the Maju Bersama Farmer
Cooperative, shared insight from the realities ofthe over 1,000 oil palm farmers his organization
represents. He spoke about the farmer capacity
building work that the government and Conservation
International have been involved in – such as thegood agricultural practice (GAP) training for over 700
farmers, increasing government extension workers’
technical capacity, and creating 7 demo-plots as a
medium to learn and practice GAP. He provided a

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positive example of what can be accomplished when
farmers are trained in good agricultural practices,
including increased yield and environmental
protection skills, and invited the government andcivil society to continue to support farmers efforts toimprove their own livelihoods.
• Martin Huxtable, of Unilever, shared his company’s
vision of making sustainable palm oil the norm, andtheir concrete steps within North Sumatra working
with thousands of smallholder palm oil farmers.
He also noted the importance of collaboration andthe need to continue to strengthen the CSL as an
initiative to bring the vision of sustainability into
reality.
• Olivier Tichit, of Musim Mas, shared insight fromthe various sustainability and farmer development
programs they support, noting the essential role ofgovernment in supporting smallholder farmers andfarming communities. He also expressed the desire
to cooperate more closely with government to scaletechnical trainings through government systems whileemphasizing the importance of the CSL in building
deeper relationships amongst stakeholders.
VI. Discussion panel: Brief Overview of Market Needs for
Sustainable Commodities Relevant to North Sumatra
and Aceh• A panel of private sector buyer representatives,
including Jonathan Horrell of Mondelēz International,
Charlene Lin of Mars Wrigley Confectionary, Gregory
Bardies of Barry Callebaut, and Reuben Blackie
of PepsiCo, shared their responsibilities related topurchasing sustainably sourced commodities while
also highlighting their work, alongside supply chain
and CSO partners, within Aceh and North Sumatra
to encourage a sustainable supply of commodities
into the future. Representatives noted the importanceof the CSL for the private sector as a way to engage
with government and local CSOs to better respondto the needs and opportunities for collaboration
emerging on the ground.
• A key message of the private sector representatives
was the crucial need for government participation andcollaboration. With clear government engagement,
programs and activities can be aligned to supporting
the development and implementation of governmentled sustainable development action plans within agiven district. Crucially, the conversation between theprivate sector and government must lead to added
value for local peoples.
• The prospect of employing the landscape approachwithin a larger jurisdictional initiative, which is central
to the CSL strategy, is a great opportunity for theprivate sector, government, and local communities
to collectively advance sustainable agricultural
practices. In addition, private sector representatives
shared their support for credible reporting andmonitoring, indications of progressive positive socialand environmental impact, and transparency as key
to an integrated sustainable landscape approach.
• Private sector representatives noted the challenge
and impact of negative messaging around palm oilin certain markets for both producers, smallholders
included, and end users. The opportunity, however,is in local stakeholders working together to shapeencouraging stories and narratives by demonstrating
positive landscape transformation through working
collectively with government. The CSL provides avehicle for this type of constructive collaboration.
VII. Overview of CSL Working Groups and Process• Background to the development and implementationof CSL’s five working groups, arising from the first CSL
workshop, was shared and results of those working
groups – drafted recommendations for action andinvestment – would be the focus of discussions forthe workshop.
VIII. Brief comments from representatives of working
groups• Representatives from each of the working groups
shared information related to the processes of
discussions and the drafting of documents, noting theworking group meetings provided space to explore
the future of the CSL as well as the opportunities forfurther development in the district landscape projectsof Aceh Tamiang and Tapanuli Selatan.
IX. Presentation and discussion: CSL Governance andMetrics Working Groups’ Recommendations• A member of the CSL Governance Working Group
shared the group’s recognition of needing to develop
a structure which accommodated CSL’s work acrossthe global supply chain, provincial, district andlandscape levels. The structure proposed for CSL
governance requires CSL at the broader initiative

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level to be governed as a network with each district
or landscape level to be governed separately while
using similar structures to drive cohesion whileaccommodating for varying differences acrosslandscapes. Finally, links between the broader
CSL initiative and the district and landscape level
work are provided through key staff positions, as
identified in the recommended roles for hiring. The
proposed membership structure would be open
for wide participation from across stakeholders
however would specifically identify between formal
members, who have membership responsibilities
and related benefits, and participants, who have lessresponsibilities but also limited access to benefits.
• A member of the CSL Metrics Working Group shared
the group’s main objective was to consider how
CSL would measure success. The working groupmembers agreed the focus of indicators would
be on economy (inclusive of human well-being),
environment and governance, consistent with the
emerging vision statement for CSL. In addition,leveraging linkages between current metrics
and frameworks, such as government indicators,
SDGs, etc. was an important consideration of thegroup. Finally, it was also agreed the purpose of
the proposed CSL metrics framework was not toduplicate what is already being done at landscape,project, or certification levels but is intended tobe adapted as necessary over time in order toadequately represent the agreed upon desired
impacts.
• After presentations by members of the Governanceand Metrics Working Groups, workshop participants
separated into eight small groups, each with afacilitator, to analyze and provide input for refinement
for each working group’s drafted recommendations
for action and investment. The small groups thenpresented their findings to the larger workshop,
allowing time for questions and additional comments,
leading to enthusiastic conversations amongst all
participants as well as a productive input sharing
session for each working group’s action plan. A
summary of recommendations arising from these
discussions is provided above in the Summary of
Recommendations for Working Groups section of thisreport.
X. Plenary Discussion: Implementing the Working
Group Recommendations• Following these discussions from the first day,workshop participants explored potential steps
required, and actual feasibility, for the implementationof the recommended actions.

Workshop Day 2
The focus of the second day was to consider CSL’s work at the district level, particularly within the initial district initiatives ofAceh Tamiang and Tapanuli Selatan. After an opening panel which presented the sustainable development work within Aceh
Tamiang and Tapanuli Selatan over the last year, breakout sessions were held to analyze and refine each district initiative’sdrafted recommendations for action and investment.

Day 1 – Example of Slido poll question and top responses from workshop participants
When you read a newspaper in 2030 and an article for CSL is written, what headline would you want to see for what
you have achieved?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

CSL reduced poverty by 40%
Better forests, better water supply
No forest fires
Ecosystem saved thanks to CSL
Sustainable investment model is implemented in Indonesia
No deforestation, sustainable production
CSL wraps up after completing all of its objectives

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I.

Presentation and Discussion: How is CSL
Implemented in Aceh and North Sumatra?

and regulating activities in the district towards
environmental responsibility. The government alsosees potential for Lake Toba tourism and invites
NGOs and the private sector to participate in its
plans. Nassat Idris, of Conservation International,
highlighted the government’s District Sustainable
Palm Oil Action Plan – which was built using a
multistakeholder process focused on mainstreaming
landscape approaches – has been incorporated
into the Tapanuli Selatan Working Group’s
recommendations for action and investment. He also
noted the need for increasing technical capacities
of farmers and raising awareness for alignment
between production and conservation. In fact,
agroforestry is being considered as a means towards
alternative livelihoods and the protection of forests,
ensuring conservation together with the well-being ofcommunities.

• Representatives from the Bupati of Aceh Tamiang
and the Bupati of Tapanuli Selatan shared theircommitment to achieving sustainability amongst

Top 5 Insights from Day 2:
1.

CSL is a multi-commodity platform. Palm oil is thecurrent focus and ‘entry point’ for Aceh Tamiang
and Tapanuli Selatan due to the urgent needs ofconservation;
2. Suggest documentation related to the processof developing CSL and disseminating acrossdistrict, provincial, and national levels;
3. Institutional support at the district and provincial
level is essential for execution of CSL related
activities;
4. Diversified income at the district level is aconcern for stakeholders – with ecotourism andagroforestry as potential models for alternative
livelihoods;
5. The scope of CSL participation is “CSL is for all”.

all farmers in the districts. Yunus, of the Agency ofAgriculture, Plantations, and Farmers in Aceh Tamiangshared the government’s desire to establish Aceh
Tamiang as an example of sustainable development
progress for all districts. Farmers have learned frompast mistakes and are open to learning new methods
and approaches. The Bupati of Aceh Tamiang isready to support the sustainability of oil palm andin doing so requires technical support for water
sourcing issues and infrastructure development. He
noted the Center of Excellence in Aceh Tamiang wasestablished by the government and is a key aspect of
the Aceh Tamiang Working Group’s recommendations
for action and investment. The aim of the Centerof Excellence is to bring together NGOs, farmer
communities, and the government in order tosupport sustainable production and environmental
preservation. The district government is also working
towards improved integrated monitoring systems andforest restoration, as well as making the legality ofland easier to establish. The Center of Excellence willassist in achieving these aims from the government.
• Abadi, the Head of Bappeda in Tapanuli Selatan,
highlighted the government’s aims to achieve
its policy for spatial planning management• Zakki Hakim, of IDH, shared background on
IDH’s work in Aceh Tamiang with farmers, farming
communities, and in enabling farmers to access
capital, reduce deforestation, and increase equality.
He shared the vision of multistakeholder platforms
at the local level to ensure the ability for plans to becoordinated and developed at both the provincial
and local levels. Within Aceh, IDH is working towards
a verified sourcing area.
• Arief Perkasa, of Earthworm Foundation, shared
about Earthworm’s efforts in Aceh Tamiang, with a
specific look at community well-being and poverty’s
link to driving deforestation. Programs have been
empowering women to become farmers, specificallyplanting vegetables and fruits, to encourageincreased family income and opportunity as wellas prevent further encroachment by communities
in need. Education is also a key area of focus withcurriculum aimed at empowering students to findalternative income and engage in conservation andrestoration activities being utilized in schools.
II.

Discussion: Implementing the Working Group
Recommendations in Aceh and North Sumatra• Following the previous sessions, workshop
participants divided into eight small groups, led bya small group facilitator, to review and provide input
for refinement on the drafted recommendations foraction and investment from each district initiative’s
working group. A summary of recommendations

14 CSL REPORT | PHASE 2 PLANNING AND DESIGN WORKSHOP REPORTemerging from these discussions is provided abovein the Summary of Recommendations for Working
Groups section of this report.
III. Presentation and Discussion: How will CSL Expandin Aceh and North Sumatra? A look at the CSL
Growth Working Group’s recommended action andinvestment plan and an overview of available data inpriority districts.
• A CSL Growth Working Group Member shared how
the group approached determining a process for
CSL to use when considering growth into otherlandscapes or districts. The suggested processincludes comprehensive data gathering andsummary report, stakeholder engagement andcommunications plan, and clear recommendations for
the CSL Advisory Council. Furthermore, future areas
should align with existing government programs or
policies as this is a key element of CSL’s programs.

For example, expansion to additional districts inNorth Sumatra could leverage and link to the FoKSBI
platform for sustainable palm oil, which further aligns
with the National Action Plan. The working group
discussed criteria for expansion to a new district
should include, but not be limited to, environment,
economic, and human well-being elements existing
within the district. Through further discussion, thewider workshop participants agreed there should bea baseline requirement for a district to be involved in
CSL, such as having at minimum a multi-stakeholder
process or forum already established, government
engagement and commitment, and the developmentof a clear action plan inclusive of a monitoring andevaluation system. However, any requirements mustalso carefully be defined as it is important to not
becomes exclusive or burdensome for interested
districts to engage and participate.

© Conservation International/photo by Tory Read

© Conservation International/photo by Tory Read

© Conservation International/photo by Tory Read

• Data relating to key metrics across districts in Aceh
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and North Sumatra were shared with workshop
participants which led to a comprehensive discussionof both the need for CSL to expand beyond the initial
districts of Aceh Tamiang and Tapanuli Selatan aswell as the importance of involving local stakeholders
in potential districts, documenting key learnings fromthe current districts, and not waiting too long to moveinto new districts.
• After both presentations, workshop participants
divided into small groups, each with a facilitator,
to analyze and provide input for refinement on therecommendations for action and investment. This
led to enthusiastic conversations from all participants
as well as helpful input on the improvement of
the group’s recommendations. A summary ofrecommendations emerging from these discussions isprovided above in the Summary of Recommendations
for Working Groups section of this report.
IV. Growing CSL: A Shared Opportunity andResponsibility• Workshop participants completed the workshop
by considering the next steps for CSL as it moves
into its next phase. Participants agreed on the
key next step for moving forward — revising,and then implementing, each Working Group’s
recommendations for action and investment. A Slidopoll of participants helped to consider who must carryout what responsibility going forward for CSL and the
responses are written below.

V. Closing remarks from founding members of CSL• Representatives of Earthworm, IDH, UNDP, CI, andMars shared reflections on the development of CSL,
emphasizing their excitement that CSL is growing
and becoming more established as an initiative.
While the understanding for CSL was less clear
during the initial development stages, somethingcommon to all new initiatives, it was clear that the2019 workshop provided clarity and structure to theroad ahead while lending reinforcement to the work
already underway in the landscapes. Representatives
also emphasized CSL is a collective enterprise witheveryone having a role in collaboration, participation,and communication and remarked how impressed
they were with the level of ownership emerging
with international, national, provincial, and local
stakeholders supporting CSL and recognizing its
value in achieving common sustainable development
objectives where people, nature, and economies are
all thriving.

Day 2 – Example of Slido poll question and
top responses from workshop participants
What is your role in the development of the CSL in thenext 6-12 months?
1.

Expand the training of smallholders and working
closer with the district government to improve thelivelihoods of smallholders
2. Financially support the CSL activities in North
Sumatra and Aceh
3. Implement the CSL action and investment plans
4. Take the first step to operationalize the Center of
Excellence in Aceh Tamiang
5. Strengthen institutional capacity
6. Make stuff happen!
7. Support reforestation efforts in Tapanuli Selatan
and Aceh Tamiang involving communities andlocal stakeholders
8. Increase awareness and investment in programs
that support smallholders, communities and the
local government to increase sustainability

16 CSL REPORT | PHASE 2 PLANNING AND DESIGN WORKSHOP REPORTAPPENDICES
Appendix 1: Workshop Agenda
Coalition for Sustainable Livelihoods
Phase 2 Planning and Design Workshop
October 30-31, 2019Santika Premiere Dyandra Hotel & Convention – Medan, Indonesia

Day 1
Objective: To align stakeholders on the vision of CSL and present recommended draft action and investment plans fordeliberation.
Target Outcome: To finalize recommended draft action and investment plans by theme and foster collective ownership of theplans in order to have clear actionable steps for CSL into the future.
8:00 – 9:00

Registration and Networking Coffee

9:00 – 9:10

Welcome Address by CSL Representative

9:10 – 10:00

Opening Address by Guests of Honor

10:00 – 10:10

Sharing a Vision of the Past, Present, and Future of CSL

10:10 – 11:30

Opening Discussion Panel – The Vision of CSL: Sustainable Livelihoods

11:30 – 12:30

Discussion Panel – Brief Overview of Market Needs for Sustainable Commodities Relevant to Aceh &North Sumatra

12:30 – 12:45

Press Response Session

12:30 – 14:00

Lunch

14:00 – 14:45

CSL Working Group & Process

14:45 – 16:00

Deep-Dive: Presentation & Discussion
CSL Governance & Metrics Working Groups’ Recommendations

16:00 – 16:30

Coffee Break & Continued small group discussions

16:30 – 17:30

Plenary Discussion: Implementing the Working Group Recommendations – Bringing It All Together

17:30 – 17:45

Day 1 Closing Remarks

17:45 – 18:45

Optional Side Event – Unlocking Private Finance through the Aceh / North Sumatra Landscape Carbon
Fund, Led by South Pole

Mars and South Pole have partnered to facilitate the creation of a fund to support livelihoods through carbon finance, thissession will present the vision and will serve as an initial consultation.

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Day 2
Objective: To align stakeholders on the vision of CSL at the provincial level and present recommended draft action andinvestment plans for deliberation.
Target Outcome: To have a clear set of roles and responsibilities for each stakeholder group, with specific stakeholders
agreeing in principle to carry out specific actions to advance CSL.
8:00 – 9:00

Networking Coffee

9:00 – 9:15

Welcome and Recap of Day 1

9:15 – 9:45

Keynote Address

9:45 – 10:45

Deep-Dive, Presentation and Discussion – How is CSL Implemented in Aceh & North Sumatra?
A look at Aceh Tamiang and Tapanuli Selatan Working Group Recommended Action & Investment
Plans

10:45 – 11:00

Networking Coffee Break

11:00 – 12:00

Discussion: Implementing the Working Group Recommendations in Aceh & North Sumatra – Bringing
It All Together

12:00 – 13:30

Lunch

13:30 – 15:00

Deep-Dive – Presentation & Discussion: How Will CSL Expand in Aceh & North Sumatra?
A look at the CSL Growth Working Group’s Recommendations for Action in Investment and an
overview of available data in priority districts.

15:00 – 15:30

Networking Coffee Break

14:45 – 16:00

CSL Phase 2: Summary of All Recommendations

16:00 – 17:00

Facilitated Closing Discussion: CSL Phase 2, Growing CSL: A Shared Opportunity & Responsibility

17:00 – 17:30

Closing Remarks

18 CSL REPORT | PHASE 2 PLANNING AND DESIGN WORKSHOP REPORTAppendix 2: List of Participating Organizations•

Aceh Green Community/Forum DAS Krueng Peusangan•

Pak Pak Bharat- Medan: Bupati•

Aceh Tamiang Government: BAPPEDA Kabupaten Aceh
Tamiang•

Pepsico•Perkebunan (Crop Estate Agency North Sumatra)

•

ANJ

•

Proforest•

Apical•PT Indo Cafco-Ecom Group•

Bakrie•PT Mopoli Raya•

Bappeda Province Sumatera Utara•

PT SAS•

Bappeda Tapsel•

PT. London Sumatera•

Barry Callebaut•

PT. Permata Hijau Sawit

•

CI

•

PT. SINTONG ABADI•

COE Aceh Tamiang•

PUPR Tapsel•

Dinas Disperindag•

Pusat Penelitian Kelapa Sawit•

Dinas Kehutanan (Forestry Service)•

SERBUNDO•

Dinas Perkebunan Prov. Sumut•

South Pole•

Dinas Pertanian Perkebunan dan Peternakan•

Starling Resources•

Dinas Sumber Daya Air Cipta Karya & Tata Ruang
Sumut

•

Tapanuli Selatan Planning Agency/Bappeda•

Disbun SU

•

UNDP

•

DLH

•

UNDP-SPOI/FOKSBI•Earthworm•

Unilever•Forum Konservasi Leuser (FKL)•

University Malaya

•

IDH

•

University of North Sumatra

•

IFC

•

Walhi Sumut•

IKEI Sumut•

Yagasu•Kempra•Yayasan Pelatuk Indonesia•

KLHK Jakarta

•

YEL

•

Koompasia Enviro Institute•

KTNA Aceh Tamiang•

Lestari Capital•Louis Dreyfus Company

•

LTKL

•

Maju Bersama (TapSel Farmer Cooperative)

•

Mars

•

Mondelez•Musim Mas

•

OIC

•

OPPUK

•

P&G

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Appendix 3: Overview of 2019 CSL Working Groups & Recommended
Action and Investment Plans
Below is a summary of each Working Group’s discussion, which was shared and discussed during the 2019 workshop, as wellas links to the recommended plans for action and investment.
Governance
The Group’s Guiding Question: What is the governancemodel and how do interested organizations participate?

GrowthThe Group’s Guiding Question: How will CSL grow andexpand beyond the initial regency level pilots?

The Coalition for Sustainable Livelihoods’ GovernanceWorking Group met over four sessions between Augustand October 2019 in order to address the question of
how CSL would develop a governance structure into thenext phase of its development and how the membership
structure would be open enough for all to participate, yetrobust enough to efficiently and effectively support CSL
landscapes towards achieving sustainability objectives.
Between each session, working group members contributed
to the creation of collective working group documents inorder to aid discussions and provide a clear approach tocreating a CSL governance structure. The working groupconsidered best practices from other landscape andjurisdictional approaches from across different regions and,in doing so, recognized the importance for a model withboth a structure to encourage integrity as well as flexibility topromote scaling beyond the initial landscape level initiatives.
Further supporting conclusions drawn during the first CSL
workshop, the group also agreed the governance structure
must be flexible enough to reflect realities at the initiative
level, yet clear and formalized enough to ensure the integrityof the CSL. Thus, in an effort to achieve this difficult balance,
the working group recommended a structure to supportconsistency and collaboration across each of CSL’s mainareas of operation and engagement (initiative, provincial,
district, landscape) and proposes for CSL governance toprimarily focus on governing the CSL member network whileproviding flexibility for the districts to shape and define thedirection of their specific projects. All CSL members will,
however, adhere to certain guiding principles, reporting
structures, and communications procedures agreed by all.

The Coalition for Sustainable Livelihoods’ Growth Working
Group met over three sessions between August andOctober 2019 in order to address the question of how CSL
would scale beyond the initial districts of Tapanuli Selatan
in North Sumatra Province, and Aceh Tamiang in Aceh
Province. Between each session, working group members
contributed to the creation of collective working group
documents in order to aid their discussions and provide
structure to the process of how new districts would be
identified. In doing so, the group considered CSL’s potential
to scale beyond the initial district initiatives (Tapanuli
Selatan and Aceh Tamiang) to additional districts within theprovinces of Aceh and North Sumatra. However, the groupalso fully recognized the importance and need for CSL tocontinue to focus on initial implementation and the resulting
learnings from these first two district initiatives within CSL.
A key document that emerged during discussions wasan outline of essential criteria for determining where to
grow. Another milestone was the translation of this criteria
into a broad process for determining the potential of a
district under consideration. These discussions led to thedevelopment of recommended actions for CSL to take into
its next phase of development as well as the developmentof a process map which outlines an approach to data
gathering and determining key new districts for CSL.

Click the following link to access the detailed governanceplan with recommendations, timelines and targets: CSL
Governance Working Group Recommended Action and
Investment Plan

Click the following link to access the detailed growth planwith recommendations, timelines and targets: CSL Growth
Working Group Recommended Action and Investment
Plan
Metrics
The Group’s Guiding Question: How will CSL define successand what are the most effective ways to measure progress?
The Coalition for Sustainable Livelihoods’ Metrics Working
Group met over four sessions between August and October
2019 in order to address the question of how CSL would
define success and what ways were most effective to

20 CSL REPORT | PHASE 2 PLANNING AND DESIGN WORKSHOP REPORTmeasure CSL progress. Between each session, working
group members contributed to the creation of collective
working group documents in order to aid their discussions
and provide structure to the metrics framework being
conceptualized. The group considered the vision of CSL
and noted the emphasis on sustainable livelihoods could
specifically be categorized into four categories: economic,
environmental, human well-being, and governance.
Furthermore, the group recognized CSL operates andengages across multiple levels and would need a framework
to not only capture impact across these four categories,
but also across CSL’s varying operating levels (initiative,
provincial and district/landscape). The initiative levelfocuses on the entirety of the CSL initiative, including thefunctioning of the membership network. The provincial level
concerns the operation of CSL in conjunction with provincial
government action plans. The district/landscape level
addressed the programs and projects occurring by CSL
members towards the CSL vision.
Thus, the group agreed aligning a corresponding metrics
framework to represent both the structure and vision of
CSL would be essential for effectively measuring progress.
The working group considered best practices from otherlandscape and jurisdictional approaches from acrossdifferent regions and, using a shared document, began
to define metrics and corresponding indicators as well as
identifying linkages to the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). As progress was made, it was decided the metrics
and indicators would need to be further simplified, especiallyin CSL’s beginning implementation phase. In addition,
understanding who was responsible for measurement,
management of data, and reporting was important as well as
how the data would be used to tell the story of CSL’s impact
and success. Given the complexity of capturing metrics
with ability to represent the various aspects of how CSL isoperating, it was agreed the framework would benefit fromfurther clarification and refinement before adoption.
Click the following link to access the detailed metrics planwith recommendations, timelines and targets: CSL Metrics
Working Group Recommended Action and Investment
Plan

The Coalition for Sustainable Livelihoods’ Aceh Tamiang
Working Group met twice in person between September
and October 2019 in order to address what specific actions,that would emphasize and strengthen the link between
existing work within the landscape and CSL’s priorities,
should be included within a landscape plan. Key to these
activities was leveraging the current strengths of the district,including the strong support from the district government,
to continue current and on-going processes, for example:
improving technical capacity building for smallholder famers;
improving forest zone protection of the Leuser Ecosystem;
developing a Center of Excellence; and the developmentof a central management body to facilitate community
livelihood activities. The Aceh Tamiang pilot also serves
as a pilot for the Verified Sourcing Area concept andmethodology.
Click the following link to access the detailed Aceh Tamiang
plan with recommendations, timelines and targets: CSL
Aceh Tamiang Working Group Recommended Action and
Investment Plan
Tapanuli Selatan
The Group’s Guiding Question: What are the specific actionplans for CSL’s Tapanuli Selatan (Tapsel) pilot?
The Coalition for Sustainable Livelihoods’ Tapanuli Selatan(Tapsel) Working Group met twice in person between Augustand October 2019 in order to address what specific actions,that would emphasize and strengthen the link between
existing work within the landscape and CSL’s priorities,
should be included within a landscape plan. Key to these
discussions was including activities that would continue topromote the district and provincial level government’s efforts
to develop sustainable action roadmaps and plans as well
as strengthen farmers’ sustainable practices and access tomarkets. These discussions led to recommended actions
for the district to continue to implement and aim to achievethrough leveraging CSL’s broader initiative support.
Click the following link to access the detailed Tapanuli
Selatan plan with recommendations, timelines and targets:
CSL Tapanuli Selatan Working Group Recommended
Action and Investment Plan

Aceh Tamiang
The Group’s Guiding Question: What are the specific actionplans for CSL’s Aceh Tamiang pilot?

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Appendix 4: Media Summary
No

Date

Media

Headline

Link

1

30 Oct

Go Sumut

Wagubsu: Bagaimana Pembangunan
tetap Jalan, Lingkungan Lestari, dan
Masyarakat Sejahtera

https://www.gosumut.com/berita/baca/2019/10/30/wagubsu-bagaimanapembangunan-tetap-jalan-lingkunganlestari-dan-masyarakat-sejahtera/

2

30 OctTribun News

Untuk Kesejahteraan Rakyat, Lokakarya
Ini Merumuskan Keseimbangan
Konservasi dan Produksi SDA

https://medan.tribunnews.
com/2019/10/30/untuk-kesejahteraanrakyat-lokakarya-ini-merumuskankeseimbangan-konservasi-dan-produksisda

330 OctMedan Inside

Rencana Peningkatan Ekonomi Petani
dan Konservasi Hutan Dirumuskan

https://medaninside.com/rencanapeningkatan-ekonomi-petani-dankonservasi-hutan-dirumuskan/

430 Oct

Go Sumut

Ratusan Peserta CSL Bahas Peningkatan https://www.gosumut.com/berita/
Konservasi Alam dan Kesejahteraanbaca/2019/10/30/ratusan-peserta-cslMasyarakatbahas-peningkatan-konservasi-alam-dankesejahteraan-masyarakat

5

31 OctTribun News

Pemkab Tapsel dan Aceh Tamiang
Menerapkan Coalition for Suistainable
livelihoods, Ini Kegunaannya

https://medan.tribunnews.com/2019/10/31/
pemkab-tapsel-dan-aceh-tamiangmenerapkan-coalition-for-suistainablelivelihoods-ini-kegunaannya

6

1 Nov

Gosumut

Anggota Koalisi CSL Sepakat
Peningkatan Pembangunan Ekonomi,
Kesejahteraan Petani dan Konservasi
Hutan di Wilayah Sumut - Aceh

https://www.gosumut.com/berita/baca/2019/11/01/anggota-koalisi-cslsepakat-peningkatan-pembangunanekonomi-kesejahteraan-petani-dankonservasi

730 OctKabar Medan

Menggagas Pengembangan Ekonomi
dan Manajemen SDA Melalui Koalisi
untuk Kesejahteraan Berkelanjutan

https://kabarmedan.com/menggagaspengembangan-ekonomi-danmanajemen-sda-melalui-koalisi-untukkesejahteraan-berkelanjutan/

8

30 OctIndonesiainside.
id

Rencana Peningkatan Ekonomi Petani
dan Konservasi Hutan Dirumuskan

https://indonesiainside.id/ini-network/
medan/2019/10/30/rencana-peningkatanekonomi-petani-dan-konservasi-hutandirumuskan

930 OctKumparan

Wagub Sumut: Edukasi Lingkungan
Sebaiknya Dimasukkan Dalam Mapel

https://kumparan.com/sumutnews/wagubsumut-edukasi-lingkungan-sebaiknyadimasukkan-dalam-mapel-1s9ngB4nIex

1030 OctHumas Sumut

Buka Coalition for Sustainable
Livelihoods, Wagub: Upaya Konservasi
Harus Dilakukan Bersama

http://humas.sumutprov.go.id/bukacoalition-for-sustainable-livelihoodswagub-upaya-konservasi-harusdilakukan-bersama/

11

31 Oct

Go Sumut

CSL Keberlanjutan Bisnis Model ke
Depan

https://www.gosumut.com/berita/baca/2019/10/31/csl-keberlanjutan-bisnismodel-ke-depan

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No

Date

Media

Headline

Link

12

30 OctBisnis.com

Sumut Sinergikan Upaya Konservasi
Lingkungan

https://sumatra.bisnis.com/
read/20191030/533/1165035/sumutsinergikan-upaya-konservasi-lingkungan

13

31 OctGatra.com

Musa Rajekshah: Pembangunan Tidak
Harus Merusak Lingkungan

https://www.gatra.com/detail/news/454088/kebencanaan/musarajekshah-pembangunan-tidak-harusmerusak-lingkungan

14

30 OctGlobalPlanet.
news

CI Gelar Workshop CSL, Bicarakan
Hidup Berkelanjutan

http://globalplanet.news/berita/21188/
ci-gelar-workshop-csl-bicarakan-hidupberkelanjutan

15

30 OctWaspada.co.id

Wagubsu: Upaya Konservasi Harus
Dilakukan Bersama

http://waspada.co.id/sumut/wagubsuupaya-konservasi-harus-dilakukanbersama/

Appendix 5: Points of Contact and Links to Learn MoreMaterials and Additional Information
Email the CSL Network at CSL@conservation.org or visit conservation.org/CSL to learn more.

Points of Contact:
Aceh
Arief Perkasa, a.perkasa@earthworm.org
Riswan, riswan@idhtrade.org
Zakki Hakim, hakim@idhtrade.org
North Sumatra
Nassat Idris, nidris@conservation.org
Bharaty, bharaty@conservation.org
International
John Buchanan, jbuchanan@conservation.org
Jessica Furmanski, jfurmanski@conservation.org

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