Ministry of Forestry

Indonesia wildfire crisis expands through September 2026

29 clusters · 100 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia respiratory infections surge amid widespread wildfires

By late September 2026, Indonesia’s forest and land fire (karhutla) crisis has intensified, causing widespread environmental and health concerns. In East Java, at least 14 mountain areas, including Mount Buthak and Mount

Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis intensifies

39 clusters · 146 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Singapore air quality remains moderate amid regional haze

The transboundary haze crisis in Southeast Asia has intensified as the 2026 El Niño phenomenon transitioned to a “very strong” category, driving severe drought. In Indonesia, forest and land fires have escalated signific

Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

58 clusters · 204 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Borneo forest fires threaten endangered orangutan populations

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by a strong El Niño, has caused severe environmental and public health damage. By late September, nearly 896,000 hectares have burned since January. The Nusantara Atlas pla

Global urban air quality and Kalimantan forest fires

10 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Kalimantan forest fires disrupt hundreds of flights and cause airport losses

The regional haze crisis has intensified as widespread forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, fueled by severe drought and El Niño, continue to impact air quality across Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, an emergency was dec

Way Kambas elephant conservation and mitigation

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesia revokes five company licenses amid widespread forest fires

Authorities in Lampung continue efforts to protect the Sumatran elephant population in Way Kambas National Park through environmental safety measures and human-elephant conflict mitigation. Initial safety protocols inclu

Indonesian government initiatives in Sumatra

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indonesia releases Rp435.3 billion in disaster relief for Sumatra

The Indonesian government has initiated several programs in Sumatra focused on agricultural infrastructure, environmental protection, and economic recovery. In North Sumatra, provincial authorities proposed a Rp489 billi

Indonesian forest and land fire management

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Minister of Forestry inspects wildfire response in Padang Sugihan

In late August 2026, the Gelora Party criticized Indonesian Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni for a slow response to forest and land fires (karhutla) in Sumatra and Kalimantan. Party representative Rully Syumanda urged

Bromo wildfires trigger management reforms and protests

13 clusters · 116 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Mount Bromo management faces calls for stricter fire SOPs and local reopening demands

As of 18 September 2026, the wildfire crisis in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) has prompted calls for stricter management and sparked local protests. Following the indefinite closure of the park to ensure v

Mangrove restoration and conservation

22 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Indonesian environmental agencies launch conservation initiatives

Indonesia’s mangrove restoration drive accelerated through July 2026. World Mangrove Day on 26 July saw coordinated planting across the archipelago, with banks, ministries, universities and local governments adding tens

International online gambling ring in Tangerang

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Tangerang Immigration detains five foreigners for international gambling ring

Immigration authorities in Tangerang, Indonesia, have detained five foreign nationals—two Chinese and three Vietnamese—suspected of operating an international online gambling network. The group was apprehended in an apar

Indonesian government social and housing initiatives

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Indonesia wildfires drive world-leading carbon emissions

In Kuningan, West Java, local authorities are facilitating access to subsidized housing for civil servants (ASN), including PNS and PPPK, as well as low-income communities. Part of the central government’s ‘3 Million Hou

KPK forest permit bribery investigation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: KPK investigates alleged forest permit bribery involving Forestry Minister

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating an alleged bribery scheme involving forest area release permits and official appointments in Kuantan Singingi Regency, Riau. The investigation follows a sting

Indonesia carbon market expansion and forest governance

22 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Indonesia advances carbon market and climate reporting frameworks

Indonesia is advancing a multi-track low-carbon transition, balancing a coal-reliant power sector with goals for 70% renewable energy by 2060. Following the July 2026 activation of the Carbon Unit Registry (SRUK), the go

Sade Traditional Village fire in Lombok

4 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Sade Traditional Village reconstruction estimated at Rp30 billion

The fire in Sade Traditional Village, located in the Pujut District of Central Lombok, has caused extensive damage to both the physical structures and the economic foundations of the Sasak community. Beyond the destructi

Way Kambas National Park wildfire

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Way Kambas National Park fires contained after TNI airborne operation

A wildfire broke out in the Kuala Penet resort area of Way Kambas National Park in Lampung, Indonesia, on August 21, 2026. The blaze affected approximately 673.4 hectares of land, with firefighting efforts complicated by