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Indonesia forestry enforcement and wildlife crackdown

8 clusters · 37 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia arrests 72 suspects over forest and peatland fires

In late July 2026, Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry intensified enforcement against forest crimes in Sumatra, seizing illegal timber, arresting operators, and expanding to wildlife trafficking. The crackdown included the

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Indonesia 2026 drought, fire & water aid response

123 clusters · 127 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia faces water crisis and fire risks due to drought

By late August 2026, the El Niño-driven drought and its impacts on water security and air quality continued to escalate across Indonesia. Forest and land fires have exceeded 107,000 hectares, with Coordinating Minister D

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Indonesia intensifies wildfire response and land-clearing

22 clusters · 70 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia wildfire haze exposes 3 million people to health risks

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, driven by El Niño, has prompted significant regulatory and leadership escalations. To mitigate risks, Minister of Environment Jumhur Hidayat issued Circular Letter Number 16 of 2026, p

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Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis

12 clusters · 48 sources · last updated

Latest: Malaysia health issues rise amid haze and poor air quality

Transboundary haze triggered by extensive forest and land fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra has led to deteriorating air quality in Malaysia and Singapore. In Indonesia, severe wildfires exacerbated by a very strong El Niñ

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