Riau - Fire Readiness

Riko Kurniawan, the Executive Director of the environmentalist Friend of the Earth (WALHI) Indonesia in Riau assesses the readiness of the province to face the fire danger of the dry season.

Peatland canal bulkhead Riau – WALHI Riau Source: WALHI Riau

Is the province of Riau better prepared to face the dangers of fire this year than in the past? What lessons have been learnt? Does the local community have sufficient commitment to face the problem? Riko Kurniawan , the Executive Director of WALHI in Riau explains the issues.