Event Brief
Southeast Asia haze fight faces economic cost pressure
Filed: Jun 26, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
Summary: Rising energy and fertiliser costs may weaken fire-prevention efforts ahead of a potentially dangerous haze season.
WHO: Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA)
WHAT: SIIA warned that higher energy and fertiliser costs could reduce sustainable land-clearing practices and increase use of fire.
WHEN: Jun 26, 2026 at 8:40 AM ET
WHERE: Southeast Asia
WHY: Rising energy and fertiliser costs could pressure agricultural companies to cut corners on sustainable land-clearing, including by using fire.
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