PEKANBARU, Indonesia — Upon his inauguration as governor of Riau in early 2019, Syamsuar promised to “protect the dignity of Indonesia” by ensuring that the vast Sumatran province, home to rivers, forests, peatlands and oil palm plantations, did not experience another wave of forest and land fires. Three years on, Syamsuar has declared an emergency … Continue reading Indonesia’s Riau province declares state of emergency ahead of fire season