Kalimantan.
Indonesian part of the island of Borneo
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Prabowo Subianto ordered investigations into fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan.Some support3 reports
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Fires are actively affecting multiple provinces including South Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, Riau, Jambi, South Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan.Well supported13 reports6 developments inside
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Transboundary haze caused by forest fires in Kalimantan is affecting air quality, prompting official warnings to residents.Well supported3 reports5 developments inside
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The National Disaster Management Agency, led by Suharyanto, is managing the haze and fire response in Kalimantan.Some support1 report
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Prabowo's initiatives in Kalimantan include police operations and environmental site sealing, alongside legal reviews and regulatory instructions.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Pollution levels in Kalimantan are higher than Jakarta. Palangka Raya recorded high pollution levels in Kalimantan, which is in West Kalimantan.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Malaysia assists Indonesia with fire containment in Kalimantan, with Japan deploying Kunisaki and Prabowo requesting aid.Some support1 report
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Forest and land fires intensify across islandsWell supported18 reports4 developments inside
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Forest fire haze is disrupting operations at Supadio International Airport in Kalimantan.Some support3 reports
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El Niño caused widespread peatland fires impacting provinces across South Sumatra and Kalimantan.Some support1 report
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The Vice President visited South Kalimantan to discuss fire preparedness amid intense dry season and fires.Some support1 report
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Gibran apologized to residents across Kalimantan regarding the ongoing crisis.Some support2 reports
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IUCN lists orangutan as critically endangered due to habitat loss from Kalimantan wildfires.Some support2 reports
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Smoke haze from fires affects air quality in Singapore, fueled by El Nino in Kalimantan.Some support9 reports
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Fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, which are part of Indonesia, are causing haze that is affecting the Philippines. El Niño is cited as a major catalyst.Well supported14 reports1 development inside
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Traditional farming is practiced in West Kalimantan, which is a province within Kalimantan.Some support1 report
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Haze from forest fires in Kalimantan is being carried by prevailing winds.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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BNPB has deployed resources to multiple regions including Riau, Kalimantan, Jambi, and South Sumatra to support fire and disaster response efforts.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Transboundary haze from forest fires and peat fires in Kalimantan is causing unhealthy air quality in the region.Well supported10 reports2 developments inside
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DENR is monitoring air quality in Makati, Calabarzon, Central Luzon, and Mimaropa due to transboundary haze caused by forest fires in Kalimantan.Some support1 report
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Hotspots persist in Kalimantan causing haze.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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El Nino causes drier conditions in Sumatra and Kalimantan.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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El Nino is causing drought conditions in Sumatra and Kalimantan, leading to increased fire risk and smoke affecting Malaysia.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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The Indonesian government has approved coal mine licenses in the region, with the minister defending the policy of resource expansion.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Climate stress is increasing the risk and severity of fires in Kalimantan, with governance decisions determining which landscapes are protected.Some support2 reports
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Low water levels in the Barito River, caused by El Niño, are threatening to prolong dry conditions and constraining coal movements.Well supported3 reports
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Mongabay reported on the wild elephant population residing in Sumatra and Kalimantan, which are part of Indonesia.Some support1 report
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Drought and fires are increasing trans-boundary haze risk in Kalimantan, driven by El Nino conditions, affecting regional stability.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Asiamet Resources Limited, headquartered in Jakarta, is exploring mineral properties in Indonesia with its flagship project located in Kalimantan.Some support1 report
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Prabowo Subianto instructed the development of the Trans-Kalimantan project and the Trans-Sumatra Railway.Some support4 reports
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Around Kalimantan this week
News at the entities that move Kalimantan most-
Indonesia StructuralIndonesia is purchasing 48 Kaan fighter jets, discussing bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in trade and defense sectors.Moves Kalimantan
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El Nino OperationalEl Niño patterns are affecting regional weather, specifically impacting storm development near Bermuda.Moves Kalimantan
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Giuseppe Garibaldi OperationalThe Giuseppe Garibaldi carrier has transitioned to Indonesian service, with the TNI planning a parade at Monas.Moves Kalimantan
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East Kalimantan StructuralHealth impacts of forest fires are being monitored in Jambi and East Kalimantan.Moves Kalimantan
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West Kalimantan StructuralProjects in West Kalimantan secured land for conservation efforts, linking CSPO production to RSPO standards.Moves Kalimantan
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Prabowo Subianto StructuralWhoosh failed to restructure its debt, according to reports from October 2024.Moves Kalimantan
Connections
The 40 strongest of 73, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Borneo Shared context
Kalimantan is geographically situated within the larger island of Borneo.
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East Kalimantan Structural
East Kalimantan is formally defined as one of the provinces that constitute Kalimantan.
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South Kalimantan Structural
South Kalimantan is an administrative province within the larger region of Kalimantan.
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Indonesia Structural
Kalimantan is an administrative region and province within the sovereign state of Indonesia.
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West Kalimantan Structural
West Kalimantan is a province administratively located within the larger region of Kalimantan.
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Sarawak Operational
Fires and haze originating in Kalimantan directly impact the air quality and environment of Sarawak.
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El Nino Operational
El Nino acts as a climate driver, causing drought, increased fire risk, and dry conditions in Kalimantan.
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Malaysia Operational
Fires and hotspots in Kalimantan generate transboundary haze that directly impacts air quality in Malaysia.
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Riau Shared context
Riau is a sub-region geographically located within the larger area of Kalimantan.
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Singapore Operational
Environmental hazards from Kalimantan fires affect Singapore's air quality, while Singaporean firms also control concessions there.
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Java Structural
Factories in Java depend on the import of LNG resources sourced from Kalimantan.
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Nusantara Structural
Nusantara is a capital city project situated within the island of Kalimantan.
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Kunisaki Operational
Kunisaki is actively deployed to Kalimantan to assist with firefighting efforts.
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Philippines Shared context
Fires originating in Kalimantan produce haze that affects the air quality and environment of the Philippines.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi Operational
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Prabowo Subianto Structural
Prabowo Subianto exercises executive authority over Kalimantan, directing development projects and ordering investigations.
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Raja Juli Antoni Operational
Minister Raja Juli Antoni actively governs and enforces fire sanctions within the Kalimantan region.
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Metro Cebu Shared context
Haze from forest fires in Kalimantan is transboundary and affects the air quality of Metro Cebu.
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Central Visayas Operational
Wildfires in Kalimantan cause haze in Central Visayas.
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources Operational
Fires in Kalimantan produce transboundary haze that impacts the operational area and responsibilities of DENR.
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El Niño Shared context
El Niño drives adverse climate conditions, including fires and dry weather, in Kalimantan.
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environment ministry Operational
The environment ministry actively monitors and mandates environmental restoration efforts within Kalimantan.
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Daniel Structural
Daniel is employed by the West Kalimantan agency.
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National Disaster Management Agency Operational
The agency operates in the region of Kalimantan, specifically managing haze and fire response issues.
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Quezon City Shared context
Kalimantan's transboundary haze and smoke from fires affects the air quality in Quezon City.
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Metro Manila Shared context
Fires in Kalimantan produce haze that affects air quality in the region, including Metro Manila.
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Riau Islands Operational
Fires originating in Kalimantan produce smoke that actively affects the Riau Islands.
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China Operational
China is showing interest in projects based in the region of Kalimantan.
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Supadio International Airport Shared context
Forest fire haze originating in Kalimantan disrupts the operations of Supadio International Airport.
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Ministry of Environment Structural
The Ministry of Environment exercises formal regulatory control over concession sites within Kalimantan.
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Ministry of Transportation Operational
Ministry of Transportation is actively involved in Trans-Kalimantan development.
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Negros Occidental Shared context
The two regions share a geographical context where transboundary haze from land use impacts air quality.
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Ketapang Structural
Ketapang is a location that is geographically situated within the larger region of Kalimantan.
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Sabah Mentioned together
Sabah and Kalimantan are linked by shared environmental concerns regarding peatlands and forest fires across the island of Borneo.
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Bangka Shared context
Tin veins originating in Bangka are geographically located within Kalimantan.
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Sumatra Shared context
Sumatra and Kalimantan are co-located regions sharing a common environmental crisis characterized by widespread forest and land fires and resulting haze.
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Balikpapan Shared context
Balikpapan is a major city located within the larger geographic region of Kalimantan.
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IPB University Shared context
IPB University researchers have analyzed environmental issues occurring in Kalimantan.
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Suharyanto Shared context
The relationship is inferred from a single snapshot indicating that the government agency BNPB deployed resources to the region of Kalimantan.
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Barito River Operational
The river's condition impacts resource extraction and movement within the larger region of Kalimantan.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
17 events- Prabowo Subianto ordered investigations into fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
- Fires are actively affecting multiple provinces including South Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, Riau, Jambi, South Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan.
- Transboundary haze caused by forest fires in Kalimantan is affecting air quality, prompting official warnings to residents.
- The National Disaster Management Agency, led by Suharyanto, is managing the haze and fire response in Kalimantan.
- Prabowo's initiatives in Kalimantan include police operations and environmental site sealing, alongside legal reviews and regulatory instructions.
- Pollution levels in Kalimantan are higher than Jakarta. Palangka Raya recorded high pollution levels in Kalimantan, which is in West Kalimantan.
- Malaysia assists Indonesia with fire containment in Kalimantan, with Japan deploying Kunisaki and Prabowo requesting aid.
- Forest fire haze is disrupting operations at Supadio International Airport in Kalimantan.
- El Niño caused widespread peatland fires impacting provinces across South Sumatra and Kalimantan.
- The Vice President visited South Kalimantan to discuss fire preparedness amid intense dry season and fires.
- Gibran apologized to residents across Kalimantan regarding the ongoing crisis.
- IUCN lists orangutan as critically endangered due to habitat loss from Kalimantan wildfires.
- Smoke haze from fires affects air quality in Singapore, fueled by El Nino in Kalimantan.
- Fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, which are part of Indonesia, are causing haze that is affecting the Philippines. El Niño is cited as a major catalyst.
- Traditional farming is practiced in West Kalimantan, which is a province within Kalimantan.
- Haze from forest fires in Kalimantan is being carried by prevailing winds.
- DENR is monitoring air quality in Makati, Calabarzon, Central Luzon, and Mimaropa due to transboundary haze caused by forest fires in Kalimantan.
August 2026
11 events- Forest and land fires intensify across islands
- BNPB has deployed resources to multiple regions including Riau, Kalimantan, Jambi, and South Sumatra to support fire and disaster response efforts.
- Transboundary haze from forest fires and peat fires in Kalimantan is causing unhealthy air quality in the region.
- Hotspots persist in Kalimantan causing haze.
- El Nino causes drier conditions in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
- El Nino is causing drought conditions in Sumatra and Kalimantan, leading to increased fire risk and smoke affecting Malaysia.
- Climate stress is increasing the risk and severity of fires in Kalimantan, with governance decisions determining which landscapes are protected.
- Low water levels in the Barito River, caused by El Niño, are threatening to prolong dry conditions and constraining coal movements.
- Mongabay reported on the wild elephant population residing in Sumatra and Kalimantan, which are part of Indonesia.
- Drought and fires are increasing trans-boundary haze risk in Kalimantan, driven by El Nino conditions, affecting regional stability.
- Asiamet Resources Limited, headquartered in Jakarta, is exploring mineral properties in Indonesia with its flagship project located in Kalimantan.