PRESS RELEASE: HCSA and Farmers for Forest Protection Foundation Announce Future Stewardship of the HCS–HCV Simplified Smallholder Toolkit for Indonesia
Kuala Lumpur, 14 May 2026— The High Carbon Stock Approach (HCSA) and the Farmers for Forest Protection Foundation (4F), an Indonesian not-for-profit organisation focused on supporting smallholders to map and protect their forests, jointly announce an agreement under which 4F will become the future steward of the HCS–HCV Simplified Smallholder Approach Toolkit for Indonesia. “The […]
Pilot Implementation of HCSA SR13
Since April 2015, the High Carbon Stock Approach (HCSA) Toolkit has been used by land managers across tropical rainforest regions, including RSPO members, to prevent deforestation. In 2017, the HCSA adopted a set of 14 ‘Social Requirements’ (SRs), to ensure that companies using the HCSA respect the needs, rights, and livelihoods of local communities and […]
PRESS RELEASE: Indonesian Smallholders show they can be Deforestation-Free and Access Global Markets
Jakarta, 24th June 2024. A toolkit that allows Indonesian smallholder farmers to demonstrate they are Deforestation-Free and protecting their forests was launched today, paving the way for smallholder commodities to access global markets that are requiring Deforestation-Free such as the EU. “Smallholders are often blamed for deforestation in Indonesia and then excluded from markets. However […]
HCSA Pass-Fail Template for the HCSA Quality Review Process
The HCSA Pass-Fail Template for the HCSA Quality Review Process has been approved by the HCSA EC for implementation effective 15th April 2024. Thus, any upcoming HCSA Quality Review request will be conducted as per the latest Pass-Fail Template. The HCSA peer review process for standalone HCSA assessments provides an independent review of the assessment’s […]
A Grateful Farewell to Adrian Choo, HCSA’s Executive Director
After more than a year of dedicated service, with heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Adrian Choo, our Executive Director, we announce that he has stepped down from his position in the High Carbon Stock Approach (HCSA) on 13th February 2024. Jesus Cordero, HCSA’s Head of Development, has taken up the role of Interim Director. Under […]
HCSA Revisions on the Quality Review Processes
HCSA is currently revamping and updating its quality review processes. This includes revisions to the current Peer Review process and fee, the introduction of the Preparation Phase review as well as the Integrated Conservation and Land Use Plan (ICLUP) review as detailed below: HCSA Preparation Phase Review Process: The Preparation Phase Template and […]
HCSA Annual Report 2022 – Key Highlights
Our 2022 Annual Report is available to view and download
Draft HCS-HCV Simplified Smallholder Approach for Indonesia published for consultation
The High Carbon Stock Approach (HCSA) is developing the HCS-HCV Simplified Smallholder Approach for Indonesia. The approach has involved work with smallholders, small-scale farmers union and partners to develop a practical, field-tested approach for smallholders to reduce and eliminate deforestation from their farming practices. This smallholder approach was developed and tested in the Indonesian context for […]
HCV-HCSA Assessment Manual Version 2023
The High Conservation Value Network (HCVN) an affiliate of the High Carbon Stock Approach (HCSA) has published a new version of the HCV-HCSA Assessment Manual. The newly published Assessment Manual provides assessors with clear guidance on what information must be presented in the assessment report. The document is split into two main sections, the assessment […]
New HCSA Large-scale Mapping Framework Published
Explore and download new guidance.
