Prepared by Amanah Daya Nusantara (AYANA) in collaboration with the Center for Policy and Public Management (CPPM), SBM ITB, this report examines Indonesia’s recurring forest and land fire crisis, locally known as KARHUTLA (Kebakaran Hutan dan Lahan, or Forest and Land Fires), and the urgent need to shift from reactive emergency responses toward proactive, community-led prevention.

The report highlights the enviroanmental, economic, and social consequences of forest and land fires, particularly for vulnerable communities, farmers, women, and children. It identifies critical gaps in prevention financing, land governance, peatland management, and village-level institutional capacity, while outlining practical recommendations to strengthen resilience and accountability.

Building on AYANA’s flagship initiatives, Interfaith Climate Action and Empowering Villages, Responsible Farming, the report presents pathways for integrating fire prevention into village institutions, sustainable agricultural practices, community stewardship, and policy reform. It emphasizes the importance of mobilizing religious and community leaders, strengthening local ownership, and unlocking sustainable financing for preventive action.

With the 2027 dry season approaching, the report calls for coordinated action among government, communities, businesses, and philanthropic partners to institutionalize prevention, strengthen peatland protection, and advance policies that address the root causes of recurring fires.

The central message is clear: preventing forest and land fires is not only an environmental priority, but an investment in public health, sustainable livelihoods, economic resilience, and Indonesia’s future.