- El Nino is causing prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall in Southeast Asia, impacting global supply chains and weather patterns worldwide.
- Fires caused by El Nino are affecting millions across Southeast Asia, leading to prolonged drought and fire risk.
- Intensifying climate patterns are driving wildfires in South Sumatra.
Coordinating disaster response to peatland fires and drought in Sumatra.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 25
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What happened
Coordinating disaster response to peatland fires and drought in Sumatra.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Sumatra
island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands
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environment ministry
type of ministry responsible for the environment
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- The government of Indonesia, including the House of Representatives, is considering new environmental laws to address the severe fire season affecting Sumatra and Borneo.