ASEAN's ongoing struggle with transboundary haze pollution
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ASEAN member states, Indonesia
Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines)
September 2026
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ASEAN faces recurring transboundary haze from forest and peatland fires in Indonesia. Existing mechanisms like the AATHP and ASMC are in place but struggle with enforcement. The principle of non-interference and national jurisdiction over land management limit regional effectiveness.
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