Politics · Indonesia · 9 hrs ago
Indonesian church group urges action on forest and land fires
The Indonesian Communion of Churches, known as PGI, has issued a pastoral appeal about forest and land fires in several parts of Indonesia.
It urged national and local governments to act quickly and coordinate efforts to put out the fires.
PGI said authorities should allow international assistance if needed and protect people and ecosystems.
It also called for stronger services for affected communities, with priority for vulnerable groups.
The appeal asks law enforcement to investigate and prosecute people or companies that contributed to fires in Kalimantan, Sumatra and elsewhere.
PGI also wants Indonesia to coordinate with neighboring countries and churches to provide help to anyone affected, regardless of religion or background.
The Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) issued a pastoral appeal urging the government to act quickly to extinguish forest and land fires.
The appeal calls for adequate resources, coordination and, if needed, international support.
It asks authorities to protect affected communities, especially vulnerable groups, and to investigate parties and companies linked to fires.
PGI also urges coordination with neighboring governments and calls on churches to support people affected by the fires.
- Who
- The Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI).
- What
- It issued a pastoral appeal calling for action on forest and land fires.
- When
- October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Indonesia, including areas of Kalimantan and Sumatra.
- Why
- The appeal responds to forest and land fires and calls for action to protect people and ecosystems.
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- Appeal issued
- October 12, 2026
- Signatories
- PGI chair Jacky Manuputty and general secretary Darwin Darmawan
- Appeal title
- Save Lives, Overcome Forest and Land Fires
- Requested international support
- Open access to international assistance if needed
What people are saying
Immediately take fast, serious, and coordinated steps to extinguish forest and land fires, deploying adequate resources and personnel.
Prevention and law enforcement must be carried out consistently so that fires do not recur.
This cross-border problem demands shared responsibility, openness, and concrete action to protect the lives of people in Southeast Asia.
Services should be provided to anyone in need, regardless of religion, ethnicity, or social status.
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