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Indigenous activist Kynan Tegar on Indonesia’s fires, and defending the Earth

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Briefings

Indigenous activist Kynan Tegar discusses the 2026 Indonesian fires in Kalimantan, attributing some to corporate concessions dating back to the 1970s. She highlights that while 48,000 hectares burned this year, a critical impact is the reduced freshwater access for communities due to climate change and El Niño, creating a dual crisis of fire and drought.

Key points

• Indigenous activist Kynan Tegar attributes some of the 2026 fires in Kalimantan to corporate concessions dating back to the 1970s.
• The fires have resulted in 48,000 hectares burned, but a critical impact is the decreased freshwater access for Indigenous communities due to climate change and El Niño.

Context

Kynan Tegar, an Indigenous activist and filmmaker, joins Mongabay Newscast to discuss the devastating fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia. Her testimony connects current fires to historical land leasing by the Suharto New Order regime, which has led to peatland drainage and corporate concessions.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the 2026 fires in Kalimantan; specific dates for the 1970s concessions are not provided. The article does not supply additional background on the specific community of Sungai Utik or the exact timeline of the drought conditions.

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