Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- October 6, 2026
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Indonesia’s Pivot to Permanent Peatland Governance Amid Escalating Climate Crisis
The Indonesian government is currently recalibrating its environmental strategy following a catastrophic surge in forest and peatland fires during the 2026 season, which has left administrative authorities struggling to contain…
- Environment and Nature
- September 20, 2026
- 52 views
Dilemma of Saltwater Usage for Peatland Fire Suppression in Indonesia
Peatland fires in Indonesia have emerged as a critical environmental crisis that challenges conventional firefighting strategies, forcing authorities and scientists to evaluate the controversial possibility of using seawater to extinguish…
- Environment and Nature
- September 20, 2026
- 58 views
The Recurring Crisis of Peatland Fires in Muaro Jambi and the Urgent Shift Toward Community-Led Early Warning Systems
The thin plume of smoke curling behind the areca nut grove in the village of Air Merah, Sungai Gelam, Muaro Jambi, initially appeared as a minor, manageable incident. However, within…
- Environment and Nature
- September 15, 2026
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Peatland Fire Resilience and the New Dawn of Early Warning Systems in Jambi
The haze that blanketed the Desa Persiapan Air Merah in the Sungai Gelam district of Muaro Jambi this August was not merely a seasonal nuisance; it was a symptom of…
- Environment and Nature
- September 13, 2026
- 56 views
Suffocating Skies: Indonesia Faces Mounting Health and Environmental Crisis as Forest and Peatland Fires Rage Across Kalimantan and Sumatra
The persistent forest and peatland fires currently sweeping across Kalimantan and Sumatra have thrust millions of residents into a severe public health crisis. As thick, toxic haze envelops major urban…
- Environment and Nature
- July 24, 2026
- 203 views
Indonesia Intensifies Peatland Rewetting Strategies as El-Nino Threatens to Prolong Fire Season in 2026
The Indonesian government has issued a stern mandate to all land concession holders to significantly bolster their fire mitigation efforts, with a specific focus on the "rewetting" of peatland ecosystems…
- Environment and Nature
- July 19, 2026
- 108 views
Corporate Accountability and Environmental Justice: Investigative Findings on Riau Peatland Fires in Major Concessions
The landscape of Riau Province continues to be scarred by recurring forest and land fires, known locally as karhutla, with recent investigations revealing significant discrepancies in law enforcement and corporate…
- Environment and Nature
- June 25, 2026
- 72 views
Kalimantan Forest Fires Surge as Peatland Degradation and Industrial Concessions Drive Ecological Crisis in 2026
The onset of the 2026 dry season has triggered a massive resurgence of forest and land fires across the island of Kalimantan, with satellite monitoring services detecting a significant spike…
- Environment and Nature
- June 17, 2026
- 68 views
Escalating Peatland Destruction in Aceh: Rawa Tripa Faces Unprecedented Fire Crisis and Habitat Loss in 2026
The thick, acrid haze of peat fires has once again blanketed the horizon of the Rawa Tripa peat swamp forest in Nagan Raya Regency, Aceh, signaling a deepening environmental catastrophe…
- Environment and Nature
- June 5, 2026
- 55 views
Indonesia’s Peatland Crisis: A Decades-Long Legacy of Industrial Expansion and Policy Failures Threatens Global Climate Goals
The ecological integrity of Indonesia’s peatland ecosystems has reached a critical tipping point, characterized by a massive and structured reduction in territory driven by decades of industrial monoculture expansion and…
- Environment and Nature
- May 12, 2026
- 52 views
The Hidden Avian Sanctuary of Rawa Singkil: Urgent Calls for Conservation and Data Renewal in Acehs Last Peatland Frontier
The Rawa Singkil Wildlife Sanctuary, a sprawling 81,765-hectare peat swamp forest spanning the districts of Aceh Singkil, South Aceh, and the city of Subulussalam, remains one of Indonesia’s most critical…
