Nine National Parks at Risk of Wildfire to be Closed for Public Temporarily
The Ministry of Forestry has temporarily closed nine national parks deemed at risk of wildfire as a mitigation measure while maintaining effective fire management.
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National
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Govt. to Stay Vigilant Against Wildfire Despite the Declining Hotspots
The government remains vigilant against forest and land fires despite a downward trend in the number of hotspots in several regions in Indonesia.
National
Forestry Ministry to Optimize Weather Modification Operation to Handle Wildfire in September
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stated that the government will maximize weather modification operations (OMC), water bombing, and ground task forces to handle forest and land fires throughout September 2026.
National
Police Chief Accompany Forestry Minister in Monitoring Wildfire Situation in Tumbang Nusa
Central Kalimantan Regional Police Chief Inspector General Iwan Kurniawan, along with Central Kalimantan Governor Agustiar Sabran and the Regional Leadership Communication Forum, accompanied Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni to inspect forest and land fires in Tumbang Nusa Village, Pulang Pisau Regency, on Wednesday (8/19/2026).
National
Indonesian Biodiversity as Foundation for Food Security: Forestry Ministry
Vice Minister of Forestry Rohmat Marzuki stated that Indonesia's biodiversity is the foundation of food security, climate regulation, and even a lifeline for the community.
National
Indonesia Ready to Lead the Forest-based Climate Solutions at Global Level
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stated that Indonesia is ready to become a leader in forest-based climate solutions at the global level.
National
Environment Ministry Prohibits the Opening of Land by Fire
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni emphasized to all companies, including the public and the private sector, to refrain from using fire to clear land amidst the high risk of forest and land fires (karhutla) due to El Niño.
Criminal
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Wildlife Crimes Must be Treated More Seriously: Forestry Ministry
Vice Minister of Forestry, Rohmat Marzuki, emphasized that wildlife crime must be viewed as a serious crime, and its handling must not stop at arresting perpetrators in the field, but rather must dismantle the entire network involved, from upstream to downstream.
Criminal
Indonesia Charges Four Foreigners in Illegal Mining Case
Indonesia’s Forestry Ministry names four Chinese miners as suspects in illegal gold mining in Nabire, Papua. Read the full report here.
