Ending Southeast Asia’s never-ending haze cycle
Southeast Asia’s recurring haze is rooted in fires burning in Indonesia, but its regional impact calls for stronger ASEAN cooperation, accountability and prevention.
Southeast Asia has grappled with recurring haze caused by forest fires in Indonesia for decades. The latest episode is just the latest in a pattern of regional environmental crises. While Indonesia bears primary responsibility for preventing and combating fires on its soil, the haze's transboundary nature demands stronger ASEAN cooperation and accountability.
ASEAN has a history of adopting action plans and agreements to tackle the problem, but enforcement remains a challenge. The issue requires a combination of prevention, land management, and enforcement efforts. Indonesia must lead in stopping fires within its borders, but neighboring countries cannot wait for the next crisis. ASEAN should strengthen its existing commitments through better enforcement, transparency, and practical collaboration.
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