- Palangka Raya is located within Kalimantan, which is a region of Indonesia.
- The Indonesian government has approved coal mine licenses in the region, with the minister defending the policy of resource expansion.
Climate stress is increasing the risk and severity of fires in Kalimantan, with governance decisions determining which landscapes are protected.
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Updated Aug 25
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What happened
Climate stress is increasing the risk and severity of fires in Kalimantan, with governance decisions determining which landscapes are protected.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Indonesia
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania
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Kalimantan
Indonesian part of the island of Borneo
Related events
- Wildfires and peatland fires are affecting protected forest areas in Buleleng and Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.
- The Vice President visited South Kalimantan to discuss fire preparedness amid intense dry season and fires.
- Land and forest fires caused by agroforestry practices are choking the region, leading to shared exposure to haze from regional fires.
- The government of Indonesia, including the House of Representatives, is considering new environmental laws to address the severe fire season affecting Sumatra and Borneo.
- Transboundary haze caused by forest fires in Kalimantan is affecting air quality, prompting official warnings to residents.