ICAI review: International Climate Finance: UK aid for halting deforestation and preventing irreversible biodiversity loss. SDG 15: Life on Land
This literature review was part of the evidence used to inform the ICAI review and was published as a stand-alone document. The review provided an overview of the most important published and grey literature, with commentary on current issues and debates, summaries of the available evidence of good practice or "what works", and observations on the strength of the evidence base.
Context
Indonesia's commitment to net-zero emissions by 2060 requires rapid transformation of its energy system — yet transitions that ignore social equity risk deepening inequality, displacing workers, and excluding communities from decision-making.
This programme worked with three provincial governments to embed social inclusion criteria into energy planning, drawing on participatory research and policy analysis grounded in local realities.
Approach
Dala led mixed-methods research combining household surveys, key informant interviews, and multi-stakeholder workshops across provincial capitals and coal-affected districts.
We developed a social inclusion framework for energy transition planning, tested through pilot provincial action plans and validated with civil society, utilities, and government partners.