Landmark publication of community forestry in Asia Pacific
Researched community forestry in the Asia Pacific. Specifically, actors, interests and power in community forestry, as well as evaluating outcomes in community forestry, with relation to policy and development. Research and analysis for the whole team covered the following themes and topics: The transformation of community forestry in the Asia Pacific region; Community forest tenure in the Asia Pacific region; Active control versus passive participation; Community forestry outcomes; National trajectories of community forestry; Proponents and opponents of community forestry; The difference civil society can make; The fundamental roles of central government; and Community forestry as a vehicle for inclusive rural futures
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.