ASEAN haze crisis spurs calls for legal action, but enforcement gaps persist

Seasonal toxic haze from land-clearing fires in Southeast Asia has intensified, prompting civil society and some governments to push for legal accountability against corporate polluters. However, ASEAN's consensus-based framework and weak enforcement mechanisms limit the prospects for effective cross-border litigation. The development underscores a persistent governance gap in addressing transboundary environmental harm.

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