Indonesia Fires Who Pays

Communities and residents in Indonesia and neighboring countries bear a large share of the cost of forest fires through health damage, tourism losses, and travel disruptions, while some investors may benefit from burning land to reduce the cost of preparing it for agriculture. The CILOS Center estimated economic and health losses during the first eight months of 2026 at between $2.2 billion and $6.8 billion. As of October 19, 2,604 domestic flights had been affected. On October 28, the Monetary Authority of Singapore also asked banks to review their clients’ ties to the fires. The article stresses that responsibility must be established through investigation and evidence, and that those found guilty should pay for their actions rather than leaving victims alone to bear the losses.

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