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Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis intensifies
49 clusters · 203 sources · last updated
Latest: Indonesia wildfires trigger severe haze across Southeast Asia
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
65 clusters · 208 sources · last updated
Latest: South Sumatra companies urged to bolster forest fire prevention
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 had burned since January. The resulting toxic haze
Indonesia 2026 drought, fire & water aid response
154 clusters · 159 sources · last updated
Latest: Indonesia implements solar-powered water purification and expands piped networks
By early October 2026, the El Niño-driven drought in Indonesia continued to escalate, severely impacting water security, air quality, and agricultural stability. Forest and land fires have exceeded 107,000 hectares, with
Indonesia gas supply and distribution expansion
11 clusters · 27 sources · last updated
Latest: Indonesia targets 100 GW of renewable energy to cut subsidies
PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) continues to expand its piped natural gas network and commercial reach across Indonesia, utilizing its 33,000 km pipeline ecosystem and “beyond pipeline” solutions like CNG and LNG. This su
Renewable energy development in Sumatra
2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated
Latest: Indonesia electricity demand projected to surge amid energy transition
Renewable energy development projects are expanding in Sumatra, Indonesia, through geothermal and hydroelectric initiatives. In South Sumatra, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE) has begun drilling its second well,
Indonesian forest fires and haze impact
13 clusters · 33 sources · last updated
Latest: Kalimantan schools shift to remote learning amid forest fire haze
By mid-September 2026, the impact of forest and land fires expanded to the Riau Islands province. In Bintan, the local government implemented remote learning via Zoom and home assignments to minimize children’s exposure
Indonesia wildfire and disaster crisis expands through Oct 2
34 clusters · 110 sources · last updated
Latest: Indonesia wildfires threaten wildlife populations amid El Niño
By early October 2026, Indonesia’s forest and land fire (karhutla) crisis continues to escalate, driven by El Niño-induced drought conditions. While previous reports indicated massive destruction, new estimates suggest a
Pertamina fuel subsidy oversight and regional shortages
8 clusters · 53 sources · last updated
Latest: Palembang gas stations continue to serve modified motorcycles for Pertalite
Pertamina Patra Niaga has intensified oversight and sanctions against gas stations (SPBU) across Indonesia to ensure the proper distribution of subsidized fuel through its ‘Subsidi Tepat’ program. In West Sumatra, enforc
Civil unrest and labor protests in Jakarta
4 clusters · 37 sources · last updated
Latest: DPR RI building site sees student and labor protests
Civil unrest in Jakarta escalated from localized violence to large-scale organized demonstrations in late 2026. In late August, protests near the DPR/MPR RI Building turned violent as groups engaged in vandalism and arso
Indonesia energy supply and distribution challenges
2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated
Latest: Indonesia energy supply concerns rise over coal and fuel logistics
Discussions regarding energy security in Indonesia have centered on fuel distribution and logistics. In Lampung, long queues for subsidized Biosolar fuel have prompted investigations by the Lampung Regional Police. While
South Sumatra land fire investigations
2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated
Latest: PT Toba Pulp Lestari faces land and environmental complaints
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment (KLH) launched an investigation into land fires in South Sumatra following field inspections conducted in mid-August 2026. The fires, located within and around the concessions of PT
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