Ecosystem Recovery: Indonesia targets restoring 15,000 hectares of degraded ecosystems in 2026, including peatlands, mangroves and Tesso Nilo National Park, as part of a wider plan to rehabilitate over 12 million hectares by 2030. Wildfires & Public Safety: Mount Bromo remains closed as wildfire spreads on Java, with officials deploying thousands of firefighters and helicopters amid El Niño-linked dry conditions; haze and fire risk are also affecting neighboring areas. Central Bank Leadership: President Prabowo has nominated acting Bank Indonesia governor Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate for the permanent role, moving the process to the DPR. Cyber Security: Deputy Minister Nezar Patria warns of “harvest now, decrypt later” risks from quantum and AI, urging post-quantum cryptography and stronger security-by-design. Digital & Culture: Indonesia rolls out a 3C framework to boost the game industry, while arts and heritage coverage spotlights Borobudur restoration history and campus discipline debates. Travel & Society: Agoda says searches for the Aug 15–17 Independence Day long weekend have surged, with Bandung and Yogyakarta leading. Anti-Corruption: Indonesia shares its anti-graft approach with Nigeria’s ICPC, highlighting sting operations and annual asset declarations. Maritime: Four Indonesian fishermen were rescued after a ship sank in Malaysian waters and were handed to the Indonesian consulate.