Indonesia faces a sharp increase in carbon emissions from intense forest fires. The fires have occurred mainly on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, devastating vast areas of forest in the country.
As a result of these fires, Indonesia now records the world's highest carbon dioxide levels, surpassing all other countries. This situation represents a serious environmental threat both nationally and globally.
The super 'El Niño' weather phenomenon has been identified as the main cause of the situation. This extreme climate event has caused temperatures to rise and severe droughts across the Southeast Asian region, creating conditions favorable to the spread of fires.
