Tya :
Large-scale clearing of tropical forests to establish palm oil plantations has triggered widespread fires across Indonesia’s major islands. In Sumatra and Borneo (Kalimantan), this has been a long-standing problem. In recent years, the same pattern has expanded into Papua.
The consequences are severe:
Habitat destruction and death of wildlife, including endangered species such as orangutans, elephants, and many birds and insects.
Displacement, loss of traditional lands, and social pressure on Indigenous peoples whose livelihoods and cultures depend on the forest.
Much of the palm oil produced from these cleared lands is exported to wealthy markets in the European Union, parts of Asia-Pacific, and North and South America, where it is used in food, cosmetics, biofuels, and other products. This international demand is a major economic incentive behind the continued deforestation and associated fires.
2026-08-23 04:52:26