Malaysia Proposes Sustainable Fund and Science Diplomacy to Address ASEAN Haze Issue
Malaysia has put forward a new proposal to address the haze problem that frequently affects the Southeast Asian region. This proposal involves the use of science diplomacy and the establishment of a special sustainable fund to strengthen cooperation among ASEAN countries.
This step aims to increase the effectiveness of the existing ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution. Through science diplomacy, Malaysia hopes that neighboring countries can share more accurate technical data and research to identify the causes of forest fires more quickly.
In addition, the establishment of a sustainable fund is seen as an important mechanism to provide a stable source of funding. This fund will be used to finance fire prevention activities, monitor high-risk areas, and provide equipment assistance to authorities involved in firefighting operations.
These efforts demonstrate Malaysia's commitment to finding long-term solutions to the air quality problem that often affects the health of the people and economic activities in the country. Close cooperation between ASEAN member states is considered the key to ensuring that the region is free from haze in the future.
Overall, this proposal is currently being discussed at the regional level. The government hopes that all ASEAN countries can reach a consensus to implement this initiative for the well-being of the population in Southeast Asia.