Enviro News Asia, Jakarta – The Minister of Environment and Head of the Environmental Management Agency (BPLH), Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, directly led the 2025 Land Fire Control Preparedness Roll Call at the Science and Technology Research Center (Puspitek) in Serpong, South Tangerang, Banten, on Monday (24/02/25).
The event was attended by various relevant institutions, including the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the National Police (POLRI), the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), local governments, and other stakeholders.
In his address, Hanif emphasized the importance of proactive measures in reducing the risk of land fires. “Land fires not only threaten the environment but also significantly contribute to the global climate crisis,” he stated.
Hanif reiterated Indonesia’s strong commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 31.89% through domestic efforts and 43.2% with international support, in line with the 2030 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) target, as well as achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2060 or sooner. “One of the most significant contributions to emission reduction comes from land fire control,” he said.
On this occasion, Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq stressed the importance of collaborative preventive action involving all elements of the nation. “Collaboration between the government, businesses, communities, and academics is crucial in creating an effective prevention system. Every party has a strategic role in ensuring fire-prone areas remain safe. With strong cooperation, we can significantly reduce the risk and impact of fires,” said Minister Hanif.
He also highlighted the importance of comprehensive monitoring across Indonesia, particularly in high-risk areas. According to Terra/Aqua satellite data (NASA) as of February 23, 2025, there were 59 high-confidence hotspots and 32 fire incidents reported in various regions of Indonesia.
Despite a 53.17% decrease in hotspots compared to 2024, the risk of land fires remains high. The provinces with the highest fire potential include North Sumatra, Riau, Jambi, South Sumatra, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, Papua, South Papua, and East Nusa Tenggara.
Ahead of the 2025 dry season, the Ministry of Environment urges all stakeholders, including local governments, TNI, POLRI, businesses, and the public, to strengthen preventive synergy. Education and public awareness campaigns must be intensified in fire-prone areas. Through the 2025 Land Fire Control Preparedness Roll Call, it is hoped that collective awareness and concrete commitments will be fostered to safeguard a better environment.
