Mapping resilience: Participatory digital mapping for mangrove conservation

The GSMA is committed to fostering a sustainable and inclusive digital transformation that improves the livelihoods of people and the sustainability of our planet worldwide. Indonesia, an island nation with a carbon-intensive economy, is already experiencing the adverse effects of climate change. In 2023, the GSMA and mobile operator Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison partnered to rollout a project, focusing on innovative digital solutions to reduce the destruction of mangroves in collaboration with the North Kalimantan community. The primary objective of this project is to develop and map the geographic
features of the sea and coastal areas around Setabu Village and its affected areas to enable village governments to take action to minimise environmental damage and raise the level of digital and climate awareness for the local population. Read about the results and our recommendations for scaling in this report.