Key facts
- Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto is considering labeling wildfires as 'ecological terrorism'.
- The country is experiencing its most intense wildfires in 11 years, exacerbated by "super El Niño" conditions.
- The fires threaten Indonesia's economy, carbon market, and public health, causing issues like eye stinging and headaches.
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto is contemplating labeling the nation's persistent wildfires as 'ecological terrorism.' These recurring fires, exacerbated by "super El Niño" weather conditions, pose significant threats to the Indonesian economy, its burgeoning carbon market, and the health of its population. The blazes have been linked to agricultural impacts and could affect carbon credit prices. Residents have reported health issues such as eye stinging and headaches due to the smoke and haze generated by the fires. Subianto has called for stricter regulations and sanctions against slash-and-burn land clearances.