Students from various universities, alongside civil society groups, staged a protest at the Tugu Tani area in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The demonstrators voiced concerns regarding the handling of forest and land fires (Karhutla) in Indonesia. The protest at Tugu Tani Monument drew attention to perceived inadequacies in the government’s response to the ongoing environmental crisis. Organizers, including the Student Executive Council of the University of Indonesia (BEM UI), aimed to pressure authorities to take more effective action. The action highlights growing public dissatisfaction with environmental policies and enforcement. Further details regarding the specific demands and scale of the demonstration are expected to emerge. The protesters hope to spur meaningful change in how Indonesia addresses recurring forest fire issues.