The Central Kalimantan province on the island of Borneo, Indonesia, harbors extensive peatlands. During dry years, such as in 2015, peat fires persist for months, resulting in significant impacts.
The University of Leicester, University of Indonesia, and University of Palangka Raya aim to furnish essential data for comprehending the present circumstances of local communities. This includes their perspectives and preferences regarding strategies for mitigating fire risks, as well as feasible pathways to realize these objectives. This endeavor will involve a comprehensive examination of the current social, economic, cultural, and political/administrative milieu within which these communities exist.
Penta Foundation, commissioned by the University of Leicester, UK, has been tasked with facilitating training sessions for CIMTROP of Palangkaraya University. Fieldwork for the project carried out employing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, encompased Key Informant Interviews (KII) and Focus Group Discussions (FGD).
These sessions were conducted for four researchers and six junior researchers from the University of Palangka Raya, as part of the Kalimanta Lestari (KaLi) project.
