Source: Nanyang Technological Univ.
Country: Indonesia, World
By Raman Letchumanan
Synopsis
This concluding commentary discusses the importance of preventive and preparedness actions and inclusive participatory collaboration with all stakeholders to sustain the efforts of a transboundary haze-free ASEAN beyond 2020.
Commentary
TO SUSTAIN the efforts of a transboundary haze-free ASEAN, it is important to remain vigilant and be prepared early enough to prevent any occurrence of fires. This calls for better early warning systems and swift deployment of fire-fighting resources even before the fires starts.
In the longer term, preventive activities should be intensified, through effective collaboration with various stakeholders at the local, national and international levels.