Indonesia has reopened all airports that were temporarily closed due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, restoring air connectivity after a major eruption disrupted thousands of flights and affected more than 340,000 travellers across western Indonesia. According to The Business Times, volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau spread across Jakarta Read more…
Worsening transboundary haze in Malaysia has renewed debate over whether countries affected by smoke from overseas forest and peatland fires could pursue legal remedies under international law, while also highlighting the limitations of litigation in addressing one of Southeast Asia’s most persistent environmental challenges. A recent letter published by the Read more…
Worsening transboundary haze has forced the temporary closure of 591 schools across 10 districts in Sarawak, affecting nearly 200,000 students, as air pollution in parts of the state reached “very unhealthy” levels and renewed concerns over Southeast Asia’s recurring haze challenge. The closures involved 509 primary schools and 82 secondary Read more…
