AGP Executive Report

El Niño & extreme weather: The World Meteorological Organization warns El Niño is strengthening fast, raising odds of heatwaves, marine heatwaves, stronger cyclones, floods and droughts—bad news for ecosystems and food security across the region. Landfill fire & health: Indonesia faces heightened landfill-fire risk as El Niño looms, after incidents like the Tangerang Jatiwaringin landfill fire triggered respiratory cases—another reminder that waste management and disaster readiness must move together. Air pollution warning: In Washington, D.C., fireworks pushed air quality to “very unhealthy,” showing how quickly public health can be hit by short-lived pollution spikes—useful context for Indonesia’s own air-quality monitoring push. Climate literacy for youth: Hasanuddin University (Unhas) used a Monopoly-style game to teach climate change adaptation and disaster literacy for coastal risks in places like Selayar. Food security in Papua: Bulog is expanding rice procurement and infrastructure in South Papua (Merauke area) to stabilize supplies and improve farmers’ welfare. Health equity: Indonesia’s Health Ministry calls for better access for vulnerable TB-HIV groups, warning stigma and fragmented services still block treatment.

Landfill Fire & Health: Indonesia’s Environment Ministry says the Jatiwaringin landfill fire investigation in Tangerang will start only after firefighting ends, as smoke risks persist; the ministry also notes the hotspot was outside the controlled landfill zone and that local cover work has lagged. El Niño Preparedness: The deputy environment minister urged regions to prepare for landfill fires as El Niño is expected to bring drier conditions, warning open-dumping sites can release methane and endanger nearby residents. Climate Literacy in Schools: Hasanuddin University used a Monopoly-style game to teach climate change adaptation and disaster risk thinking for coastal communities in South Sulawesi. Climate Governance Debate: Indonesia is considering a new independent climate body modeled on the UK’s Climate Change Committee, but environmentalists are questioning whether a new institution will truly improve climate governance. Public Health Equity: The Health Ministry called for equal access for vulnerable TB-HIV groups, citing stigma and fragmented services that delay treatment. Oceans & Extremes: Scientists warn record June ocean heat and a rapidly strengthening El Niño could intensify heatwaves, floods, stronger cyclones, and marine heatwaves worldwide.

El Niño & Disaster Readiness: Indonesia warned regions to prepare for landfill fires as extreme weather builds, after a long-unextinguished blaze near Jakarta highlighted how fast conditions can worsen. Climate Risk to Food & Livestock: The agriculture ministry is pushing drought-resistant livestock feed (legumes and high-protein elephant grass) and tightening animal disease control—vaccination, biosecurity, and vector management—to protect productivity as El Niño looms. Waste-to-Energy Jobs: Danantara’s waste-to-energy arm says it’s optimizing local hiring for 33 planned WtE plants, aiming to involve communities from waste sorting to operations. Nature, Heat, and Cities: Research on cleaner air in humid regions suggests heat can intensify in cities as pollution drops—an important warning for Indonesia’s urban heat planning. Water Stress Lens: A new global map shows how heavily some countries, including parts of the region, are already drawing beyond sustainable freshwater supplies—raising stakes as climate patterns shift. Policy & Environment Diplomacy: Indonesia urged stronger Asia-Pacific climate action at UNESCAP, pointing to mangrove/peat restoration and circular and blue economy efforts. Wildlife & Public Safety: Authorities reported a python swallowing a missing farmer in Southeast Sulawesi, underscoring the need for local wildlife awareness during rural searches.

El Niño Watch: Indonesia is bracing for a prolonged El Niño, with BNPB urging regions to map drought-prone areas and prepare for a possible clean-water crisis lasting up to 11 months, while the Agriculture Ministry accelerates irrigation water pumping and network rehabilitation to protect planting and food output. Climate Diplomacy: Indonesia called for stronger Asia-Pacific climate action at UNESCAP, linking environmental protection with economic development through mangrove/peat restoration and circular and blue economy initiatives. Governance & Transparency: A CORE researcher urged Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara to publish consolidated financial reports on time, saying schedule discipline is key to public trust. Biodiversity & Wildlife Risk: A missing farmer in Southeast Sulawesi was found dead inside a python after villagers cut it open, highlighting how human-wildlife encounters can turn deadly. Food & Trade: Lampung exported 14,000 tons of palm kernel expeller to New Zealand, while fertilizer distribution reached 48.5% of the 2026 subsidized quota by late June. Economy & Planning: IKN’s second phase is projected to boost local growth in East Kalimantan, driven by construction-linked supply chains and investment.

El Niño Alarm: The UN weather agency (WMO) says El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific and are likely to strengthen rapidly from July to September, raising the odds of heatwaves, droughts, heavy rain and flooding worldwide. Indonesia Drought Reality Check: BNPB reports parts of Indonesia are still seeing light to heavy rain despite the dry season, with anomalous rainfall linked to large-scale atmospheric dynamics. Food & Farming Resilience: Indonesia is pushing climate-ready farm support—optimising 843 animal feed banks across 34 provinces to preserve silage and hay for El Niño dry spells, and distributing subsidised fertiliser to farmers (48.5% of the 2026 target reached by June 26). Coastal & Disaster Response: BNPB carried out simultaneous emergency actions for drought and coastal waves in East Seram, Maluku, including clean-water delivery to thousands of households. Blue Economy Push: NTB and Indonesia’s Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry signed a five-year blue economy cooperation plan focused on sustainable fisheries, aquaculture governance, marine monitoring and coastal community benefits. Low-Carbon Planning: Bappenas and Germany’s GIZ are strengthening Indonesia’s low-carbon policymaking using AKSARA to improve emission-reduction data and support greener financing. Wildlife Tourism Shift: Indonesia is phasing out elephant rides, moving operators toward non-contact, observational tourism with permit enforcement.

Disaster Watch: A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia (near Tobelo, North Maluku), with BMKG and USGS saying there’s no tsunami threat and no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Climate & Food Security: Indonesia’s weather agency is urging farmers to adjust as extreme dry conditions linked to El Niño threaten planting and yields. Energy Transition: The government is pushing to complete its 2026–2035 National Energy General Plan (RUEN) by September after public consultations, aiming to steer supply, demand, and the transition. Urban Environment: Jakarta received a MURI record for a large eco-enzyme event, with the governor using it to promote waste sorting as a lasting habit ahead of the city’s 500th anniversary. Pollution & Health: Dhaka’s air quality was reported “moderate,” while Jakarta also appeared in the same global air-quality ranking—an indirect reminder of how air pollution can affect public health across the region. Sustainable Materials: An Indonesian researcher says modified asphalt made from natural Buton asphalt plus recycled used engine oil could cut maintenance costs and reliance on imported materials. Biodiversity & Wildlife: A report highlights Indonesia’s mangroves gaining global attention for their climate role.

School Digitalization: Indonesia will install 800,000 interactive flat panels in schools nationwide this year, with teacher training to make the tech actually work in classrooms. Coastal Climate Finance: Indonesia’s environment minister stressed that “blue carbon” funding is vital for protecting coastal communities and strengthening delta economies. Regional Research Power: Indonesia opened an ASEAN-Korea high performance computing facility in Jakarta, aiming to boost data-heavy research and AI work across Southeast Asia. Fisheries & Conservation: Indonesia’s ratification of an ILO fishing labor reform is framed as a win for safer, fairer work that can also support more responsible fishing and conservation. Waste & Pollution Watch: A Makabayan bloc urged an investigation into alleged US e-waste dumping in the Philippines, highlighting toxic risks to health and the environment. Forestry Shift: Indonesia is moving from timber-only forestry toward a Multi-Enterprise Forestry model, linking forest use to food, energy, water, and carbon sequestration. Air Pollution Health: WHO warned air pollution still kills about 6.7 million people each year, with little improvement in fine particle levels since 2020. AI Footprint Concern: A UN-backed message warned AI’s environmental impact goes beyond energy use, including water and land pressures from data centers.

Climate & Disaster Risk: Flash floods and mudslides in Papua’s Jayapura district have killed at least 79 people, with dozens missing, after days of torrential rain; officials also cited landslides triggered by an earthquake affecting Lombok. El Niño & Peatlands: Meteorologists warn a strong El Niño is increasingly likely, raising fears of renewed peatland fires in Borneo and Sumatra—especially where peat was converted for rice under the 2020 food estate push. Wildfire/ Waste Fire: A massive fire at the Jatiwaringin landfill in Tangerang, Banten, forced nearby residents to evacuate, highlighting ongoing risks from open dumping and methane buildup. Biodiversity & Land Use: A new Indonesia roadmap aims to recognize and protect Indigenous peoples’ traditional knowledge in biodiversity conservation. Forests Under Pressure: Reporting from West Kalimantan shows deforestation alerts near Danau Sentarum National Park followed by oil palm planting. Energy Transition (EV supply chain): Australia’s Pure Battery Technologies plans a US$350m precursor cathode active material facility in Indonesia to fill a midstream battery gap. Air Quality: Jakarta is listed among the world’s more polluted cities in an AQI snapshot, underscoring ongoing public health exposure. Coastal Livelihoods: The “Red and White Fishermen Village” program is pitched as a coastal growth engine to modernize fishing communities. Digital Transport Policy: Indonesia caps ride-hailing commissions at 8% from July 1, 2026, and recognizes online motorcycle taxi drivers as micro-entrepreneurs.

Energy Transition Under Pressure: Indonesia’s rolling blackouts have reignited debate over a coal-dependent power system, with officials citing resolution while critics point to coal shortages and warn the problem could worsen. Peatland Restoration Push: Indonesia is accelerating peatland ecosystem restoration, linking degraded-land recovery to climate commitments and Land Degradation Neutrality targets, alongside tree planting, watershed work, and mangrove rehabilitation. Climate Risk for Food: A severe El Niño is expected to disrupt rainfall across Asia, raising fears for rice supply and food security as heat stacks on top of climate-driven water stress. Water & Land Recovery Planning: Indonesia flags 250 critical watersheds for a five-year recovery program, aiming to restore degraded ecosystems and improve resilience. Sustainable Tourism & Community: Indonesia’s mangroves are getting global attention for their climate role, while Jakarta also moves to tackle waterway waste through eco-tourism efforts. Circular Economy in Practice: Bekasi is exploring a China-inspired circular economy model for Bantargebang, targeting waste reduction and better resource use. Policy for Cleaner Growth: Indonesia eyes carbon incentives for green ports under the NEK scheme, aiming to steer logistics and infrastructure toward lower emissions.

Energy Transition Under Pressure: Recent blackouts in Java and Sumatra have reignited debate over Indonesia’s coal-dependent, centralized power system, with PLN citing constrained coal supplies and analysts warning the outages highlight the need for faster renewables and early retirement of coal plants. Forest & Disaster Risk: The Forestry Ministry says it will prioritize restoring degraded upstream forests and downstream areas near settlements in disaster “red zones” after floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. Mangroves in the Spotlight: Indonesia’s mangrove rehabilitation push is gaining international attention for its role in protecting islands from sea-level rise, waves, and abrasion. Peatlands Leadership: Indonesia reaffirmed readiness to strengthen the International Tropical Peatland Center as a global hub for peatland knowledge, policy, and research. Climate Finance Gap: Indonesia says it spent Rp73.5 trillion a year on climate programs (2018–2024), but still faces a major financing shortfall—so it’s diversifying tools like green sukuk, blue bonds, carbon markets, and blended finance. Deforestation Watch: A watchdog warns deforestation persists even inside national parks, including clearing linked to oil palm expansion. Forestry Trade Rules: Indonesia and FSC move to streamline timber certification via joint audits to improve forest governance and market access. Land Restoration Target: Indonesia aims for Land Degradation Neutrality across 12.3 million hectares by 2030, backed by large-scale forest and land rehabilitation.

AI Infrastructure Push: Indonesia is positioning Batam as a Southeast Asia AI hub, with Firmus Technologies, Nvidia and DayOne planning the Nvidia DSX AI Factory (up to 360 MW) to start in Q1 2027 and drive major chip procurement. Wildlife Protection: Chester Zoo is helping lead an emergency conservation plan for the Javan green magpie, with surveys finding none across 12 Java mountains and fewer than 250 birds thought to remain; the plan targets habitat loss, illegal trapping and online trade. Illegal Mining Crackdown: Indonesian police seized 18.1 tons of illegal sodium cyanide and arrested two suspects tied to unlicensed gold mining, warning of serious water and soil contamination risks. Climate & Heat Risk: Reports highlight record-breaking extreme temperatures globally, underscoring how heatwaves are intensifying and spreading beyond “seasonal” expectations. Waste & Fire: A landfill fire near Jakarta burned over two hectares, worsened by dry weather, strong winds and limited water for firefighting. Energy Security Shockwaves: Commentary on the Strait of Hormuz toll debate flags how maritime chokepoints and regional conflict can ripple into global energy prices—relevant for Indonesia’s import-dependent energy planning.

El Niño Drought Watch: BMKG is preparing weather modification operations in early October to boost rainfall potential across Java after El Niño-linked precipitation drops are forecast to peak in August–September, with drought emergency status already declared in parts of West, Central, and East Java. Forest Loss in Focus: A new report highlights how Sebangau peat swamp forest in Central Kalimantan keeps facing rapid deforestation and fires even after national park status, underscoring the stakes for biodiversity and local Dayak stewardship. Urban Flooding Lessons: Prof. Chris Gordon says Accra’s recurring floods are driven more by weak urban planning, lost wetlands/mangroves, and poor institutional coordination than rainfall alone—an urgent governance warning for cities including Indonesia. Energy Access Push: Ampowr signed an MoU with Indonesia’s Ministry of Villages to electrify unelectrified villages using solar PV plus battery storage and village energy-management software, scaling from pilots to hundreds. SOE Restructuring: Indonesia plans to dissolve over 200 underperforming state-owned enterprises and cut the SOE/subsidiary count toward about 250 by end-2026 to reduce fiscal burden and improve governance. Air Pollution Alert: Jakarta tops a daily AQI ranking while Dhaka ranks seventh, with “unhealthy for sensitive groups” levels flagged for respiratory and heart risks. Sustainable Tourism Training: Agoda and GSTC’s Sustainable Tourism Academy passed 3,000 registered users, including Indonesia-based learners, aiming to spread practical sustainability standards across hospitality.

Climate & Disaster Risk: Indonesia’s transport minister urged bigger climate-science investment and stronger early-warning systems as El Niño risks intensify, calling for faster, more accurate forecasting to protect lives and agriculture. Food Security: Indonesia offered Singapore at least 10,000 tons of premium rice, citing a large national reserve, while Bulog says 200,000 tons of premium rice are ready for export. Biodiversity & Wildlife: A study highlights Hong Kong’s feral yellow-crested cockatoos as a potential “biodiversity ark” for Indonesia’s critically endangered birds, with high genetic diversity linked to multiple Indonesian subspecies. Circular Economy & Energy Transition: Indonesia is pushing circular models in EV battery supply chains, including battery recycling and streamlined “single-window” approvals. Forestry & Trade: Indonesia will be the official partner for Russia’s Innoprom 2026, pitching priority industrial sectors and investment opportunities. Palm Oil Pressure: El Niño is expected to cut palm oil yields, with knock-on effects for regional vegetable oil supply—an issue closely tied to Indonesia’s biodiesel policy. Marine Ecosystems & Fossil Fuels: Climate activists protested in London against insurers underwriting LNG expansion in the Coral Triangle, which includes Indonesia.

Energy Policy: Indonesia cut industrial LNG prices to US$13 per MMBtu (from $20–$23) to protect manufacturers and jobs, while keeping the subsidized HGBT scheme at $6.50–$7.00 for priority sectors. Biodiversity & Governance: A new assessment of the Tapanuli orangutan’s Batang Toru habitat warns that deforestation accelerated after major infrastructure projects, with forest loss rising sharply after 2012—raising questions about how development plans are managed. Climate & Risk: Indonesia’s SDG progress report says 62.7% of indicators met targets, but 24.2% remain “red,” including gaps tied to poverty, food security and stunting. Sustainable Finance: MEKAR won three international awards for its ESG ecosystem platform, highlighting growing interest in impact-driven financing that links capital to agriculture, renewable energy and food. Clean Mobility: Wuling’s BinguoEV is entering GrabRentals Indonesia, pushing more EVs into fleet and ride-hailing use. Tech & Efficiency: Tencent Cloud helped XLSMART complete a large-scale public cloud migration in about four and a half months using AI-assisted tools.

Volcano Watch: Indonesia’s Semeru and Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted repeatedly on June 28, spewing ash up to about 1,000m above their summits, with ash drifting mainly southwest and north/northeast—another reminder to keep clear of hazard zones. Climate Risk: Indonesia’s El Niño has shifted into a moderate phase, with sea-surface temperature anomalies already around 1.1°C and projections suggesting it could intensify toward 2°C, raising stakes for drought and agriculture planning. Child Online Safety: Indonesia’s PP Tunas child-protection rule for under-16s in the digital space is now in force, pushing platforms to verify ages and manage higher-risk services more tightly. Biodiversity & Health: A long-term study in Indonesian Borneo finds orangutans appear to select plant combinations with healing properties, adding weight to conservation needs for peat-swamp habitats. Clean Water Gap: A new global map highlights that over 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water—an infrastructure and equity issue Indonesia can’t ignore.

Digital Child Safety: Indonesia’s PP Tunas child-protection rule (age verification and stricter duties for higher-risk platforms) is now in its third month, with attention shifting to whether it delivers real outcomes for under-16 users. Tourism & Environment: Indonesia is pitching “halal tourism” as a sustainable ecosystem at the International Islamic Expo in Jakarta, banking on cultural and natural assets to attract Muslim travelers. Waste & Enforcement: A Bali dumping case in Buduk shows how informal trash disposal can persist until authorities intervene, underscoring the island’s wider waste-management strain. Conservation Spotlight: Jambi’s Merangin Jambi Geopark is preparing for UNESCO revalidation, with local teams and communities working to prevent environmental damage and protect biodiversity. Climate Risk Watch: Southeast Asia faces renewed severe transboundary haze risk tied to El Niño conditions, raising pressure on regional fire and smoke prevention. Food & Farming: Indonesia’s PM-AAS “modern agriculture” system targets much higher rice yields (up to 12.4 tons/ha in trials) while aiming to cut input costs.