Prabowo Focuses on Forest Fire Response in 6 Provinces, Prioritizing Tanjung Puting National Park
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto is focusing on tackling forest and peatland fires (Karhutla) in six provinces, with the protection of Tanjung Puting National Park, a biodiversity hotspot, being the top priority. This issue poses significant risks to local communities, the environment, and the economy.
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