Indonesia Blames Indigenous Traditions for Forest Fires, Sparks Debate on Law Revision
Indonesia's government is shifting focus to the traditional slash-and-burn practices of indigenous communities as a cause for escalating forest and land fires (Karhutla), reigniting debate over revising relevant laws. Environmental groups criticize the lack of fundamental governance improvements.
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