Sustainable
ENHANCING LIVELIHOODS
SLV is a multi-stakeholder initiative aiming to create a business-friendly, community-forest positive relationship model that is commercially viable for upscaling at village and landscape level
Aligned under the 1st and 4th strategic pillar of Apical2030-Transformative Partnerships & Inclusive progress
The SLV programme strives to alleviate poverty, uplift and nurture communities through targeted initiatives tailored to meet the specific needs of each community
Anchored in the principle that sustainable livelihoods and environmental health are interdependent,
Apical adopts a holistic landscape approach, which focuses on working in harmony with nature and communities to advance a sustainable model for the future.
Launch of Sustainable Living Village
The SLV Programme was launched in January 2023, by Apical in partnership with local partners and the government.
Together with Yayasan Inisiatif Dagang Hijau (IDH), Yayasan Ekosistem Lestari (YEL), Forum Konservassi Leuser (FKL) as well as Provincial and District Government, SLV programme will be initiated at priority landscapes, namely Aceh Singkil.
Priority Landscape – Aceh Singkil
Aceh Singkil plays a crucial role in protecting the Leuser Ecosystem, consisting of 2.6 million hectares of tropical forest and home to various Sumatran animal species such as the orang utan, rhinocerous, Sumatra tiger, and the elephant.
In Singkil, rapid illegal land conversion for oil palm plantations poses a challenge to this vital ecosystem’s sustainability.
