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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BNPB has deployed resources to multiple regions including Riau, Kalimantan, Jambi, and South Sumatra to support fire and disaster response efforts.Some support2 reports5 developments inside
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Indonesia restricts land rights in Kalimantan following an announcement by Nusron Wahid.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Fires are raging in Kalimantan and Sumatra, sparking public pressure on Jakarta via social media and open letters.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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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 supported30 reports3 developments inside
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Minister announced evaluation of export contracts during a meeting aimed at easing bilateral tensions over haze from Sumatra and Kalimantan.Some support2 reports
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Fires are spreading across Sulawesi, Muna Island, Kalimantan, and Sumatra.Some support1 report
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Fires are raging in Kalimantan, Indonesia, leading to political scrutiny over the destruction.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Government signs regulation for direct crude oil procurement while addressing fuel bottlenecks and river silting risks in Kalimantan.Some support1 report
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Fires are actively affecting multiple provinces including South Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, Riau, Jambi, South Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan.Well supported24 reports11 developments inside
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Transboundary smoke affects agricultural areas in Southeast Asia, prompting warnings about air quality risks.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The National Disaster Management Agency, led by Suharyanto, is managing the haze and fire response in Kalimantan.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Haze is being carried from fires originating in Kalimantan, involving several named individuals.Some support1 report
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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 supported10 reports
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Malaysia assists Indonesia with fire containment in Kalimantan, with Japan deploying Kunisaki and Prabowo requesting aid.Some support5 reports
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Haze from Sumatra and Kalimantan affects Singapore air quality, prompting government preparedness measures.Some support2 reports
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El Nino is causing drought conditions in Sumatra and Kalimantan, leading to increased fire risk and smoke affecting Malaysia.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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Climate events caused widespread school closures in Sumatra and Kalimantan.Some support1 report
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Smoke from forest fires originating in Kalimantan is now traveling to Jakarta.Some support3 reports
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Kalimantan is identified as a part of Indonesia, which is located on the island of Borneo.Some support1 report
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Smoke haze from fires affects air quality in Singapore, fueled by El Nino in Kalimantan.Well supported33 reports
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The region is seeking to optimize the use of swamp land, involving key entities including Indonesia, Papua, and Kalimantan.Some support1 report1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Suharto's regime leased lands for concessions in Kalimantan, Indonesia.Some support1 report
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Prabowo Subianto ordered investigations into fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan.Some support3 reports
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Transboundary haze caused by forest fires in Kalimantan is affecting air quality, prompting official warnings to residents.Well supported4 reports5 developments inside
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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
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Forest and land fires intensify across islandsWell supported22 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 support2 reports
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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 support5 reports
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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 support8 reports1 development inside
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Transboundary haze from forest fires and peat fires in Kalimantan is causing unhealthy air quality in the region.Well supported11 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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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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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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Palangka Raya is located within Kalimantan, which is a region of Indonesia.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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What's reaching Kalimantan
Events traced to Kalimantan, step by step, newest first- South Kalimantan's aerial firefighting operations suspended after crashAerial firefighting operations in South Kalimantan are suspended following a helicopter crash.Likely
- New haze law may increase liability for Kalimantan entitiesExpanded haze law may increase legal and financial risk for Kalimantan entitiesPossible
- Kalimantan may face operational disruption from Indonesian firesKalimantan may face operational disruption from widespread Indonesian firesPossible
- Wildfires threaten carbon projects and forest land in KalimantanWildfires threaten carbon projects and forest land in KalimantanLikely
- Kayan project may boost Kalimantan's value through conservation financeKayan project may boost Kalimantan's value through conservation financePossible
- Severe haze in Palangka Raya may force Kalimantan to review environmental policyKalimantan may face regulatory pressure due to severe air pollution in Palangka Raya.Possible
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- Kalimantan's agency may oversee 200,000-hectare palm plantation projectKalimantan's government agency may face new oversight demands from 200,000-hectare plantation projectPossible
- Kalimantan faces operational crisis from intensifying Indonesian firesKalimantan faces operational crisis as fires intensify and sanctions are imposedLikely
Explainers that pass through Kalimantan
Kalimantan is a step on the way to someone elseAround Kalimantan this week
News at the entities that move Kalimantan most-
Indonesia StructuralAn announcement regarding a conference is being made in Indonesia.Moves Kalimantan
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El Nino OperationalClimate centers monitor sea surface anomalies, predicting record warmth, while haze affects Indonesia and Myanmar, and Chile experiences torrential rain.Moves Kalimantan
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Prabowo Subianto StructuralPresident Prabowo Subianto promoted mosque development in Nagan Raya.Moves Kalimantan
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El Niño OperationalFiji Pine Ltd operates within Fiji's pine industry, facing challenges due to the ongoing El Niño climate event.Moves Kalimantan
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Malaysia OperationalWaaree Energies is under US investigation for misreporting solar imports from Vietnam and Malaysia.Moves Kalimantan
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South Kalimantan StructuralA helicopter crashed into the Barito River in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, on November 1, 2026.Moves Kalimantan
Connections
The 40 strongest of 93, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
East Kalimantan Structural
East Kalimantan is formally defined as one of the provinces that constitute Kalimantan.
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Borneo Shared context
Kalimantan is geographically situated within the larger island of Borneo.
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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 a formal administrative province within the sovereign state of Indonesia, subject to its governance and regulatory framework.
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Sumatra Operational
Sumatra and Kalimantan are actively coupled through a shared, ongoing regional fire and haze crisis caused by uncontrolled forest fires.
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West Kalimantan Structural
West Kalimantan is a province administratively located within the larger region of Kalimantan.
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Central Kalimantan Structural
Central Kalimantan is a geographical and administrative subdivision 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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Malaysia Operational
Fires and haze originating in Kalimantan cause transboundary air quality issues in Malaysia, prompting cross-border assistance and coordination.
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Singapore Operational
Smoke and haze originating from fires in Kalimantan actively cross the border and negatively impact Singapore's air quality.
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El Nino Operational
El Nino acts as a climate driver, causing drought, fire risk, and flooding conditions in Kalimantan.
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Prabowo Subianto Structural
Prabowo Subianto exercises executive authority over Kalimantan, directing development and environmental policy.
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El Niño Operational
El Niño drives adverse climate conditions, including fires, drought, and high temperatures, in Kalimantan.
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Java Structural
Factories in Java depend on the import of LNG resources sourced from Kalimantan.
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Jakarta Operational
Forest fires in Kalimantan produce smoke that travels and negatively impacts the air quality in Jakarta.
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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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Giuseppe Garibaldi Operational
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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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Kunisaki Operational
Kunisaki is actively deployed to Kalimantan to assist with firefighting efforts.
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Nusantara Structural
Nusantara is a capital city project situated within the island of Kalimantan.
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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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environment ministry Operational
The environment ministry actively monitors and mandates environmental restoration efforts within Kalimantan.
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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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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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Dudung Abdurachman Operational
Dudung Abdurachman directs firefighting operations within the region of Kalimantan.
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Daniel Structural
Daniel is employed by the West Kalimantan agency.
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Bumitama Agri Structural
Bumitama Agri holds concession areas in Kalimantan, establishing a formal regulatory dependency.
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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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China Operational
China is showing interest in projects based in the region of Kalimantan.
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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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Southeast Asia Shared context
Kalimantan is a geographical component of Southeast Asia, and environmental events originating in Kalimantan impact the broader region.
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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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Ministry of Environment Structural
The Ministry of Environment exercises formal regulatory control over concession sites within 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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IPB University Shared context
IPB University researchers have analyzed environmental issues occurring in Kalimantan.
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Daniel Johan Structural
Daniel Johan oversees forestry operations within the Kalimantan region.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
13 events- Fires are raging in Kalimantan and Sumatra, sparking public pressure on Jakarta via social media and open letters.
- Minister announced evaluation of export contracts during a meeting aimed at easing bilateral tensions over haze from Sumatra and Kalimantan.
- Fires are spreading across Sulawesi, Muna Island, Kalimantan, and Sumatra.
- Fires are raging in Kalimantan, Indonesia, leading to political scrutiny over the destruction.
- Government signs regulation for direct crude oil procurement while addressing fuel bottlenecks and river silting risks in Kalimantan.
- Transboundary smoke affects agricultural areas in Southeast Asia, prompting warnings about air quality risks.
- Haze is being carried from fires originating in Kalimantan, involving several named individuals.
- Haze from Sumatra and Kalimantan affects Singapore air quality, prompting government preparedness measures.
- Climate events caused widespread school closures in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
- Smoke from forest fires originating in Kalimantan is now traveling to Jakarta.
- Kalimantan is identified as a part of Indonesia, which is located on the island of Borneo.
- The region is seeking to optimize the use of swamp land, involving key entities including Indonesia, Papua, and Kalimantan.
- Suharto's regime leased lands for concessions in Kalimantan, Indonesia.
September 2026
17 events- 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.
- Fires are actively affecting multiple provinces including South Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, Riau, Jambi, South Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan.
- The National Disaster Management Agency, led by Suharyanto, is managing the haze and fire response in Kalimantan.
- Malaysia assists Indonesia with fire containment in Kalimantan, with Japan deploying Kunisaki and Prabowo requesting aid.
- Smoke haze from fires affects air quality in Singapore, fueled by El Nino in Kalimantan.
- Prabowo Subianto ordered investigations into fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
- Transboundary haze caused by forest fires in Kalimantan is affecting air quality, prompting official warnings to residents.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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August 2026
11 events- BNPB has deployed resources to multiple regions including Riau, Kalimantan, Jambi, and South Sumatra to support fire and disaster response efforts.
- Low water levels in the Barito River, caused by El Niño, are threatening to prolong dry conditions and constraining coal movements.
- El Nino is causing drought conditions in Sumatra and Kalimantan, leading to increased fire risk and smoke affecting Malaysia.
- Forest and land fires intensify across islands
- 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.
- Climate stress is increasing the risk and severity of fires in Kalimantan, with governance decisions determining which landscapes are protected.
- 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.