Netty reports on the flooding which has affected Central Kalimantan on the Indonesian island of Borneo. There has been massive land clearances in the area to provide space for mining, palm oil and forestry companies. Although some of the local people appreciate this may bring jobs, they worry about the effect it has on the floods and the climate.
Jakarta Post: thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2021/11/19/recent-floods-in-kalimantan-raises-concerns-over-environmental-damages
Flood report: aidenvironment.org/2021/12/16/uncovering-links-between-deforestation-and-massive-flooding-in-west-kalimantan
Walhi Kalteng: walhikalteng.org
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