Laos to lead the way for Asean in region's commitment to tackling transboundary haze

Smoke billows into the air in Nonthaburi after a farmer set her rice field on fire to clear dry rice straws left after the harvest. The burning of crop residue contributes to air pollution and leads to a rise in ultra-fine PM2.5 dust particles. - Laotian Times

VIENTIANE: Laos hosted an Asean ministerial meeting on Wednesday that saw environmental ministers come together to address the issue of transboundary haze.

The 17th Asean Ministerial Meeting on the Environment and the 18th Conference of the Parties on Asean Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution (COM-18), were chaired by Lao Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Dr. Bounkham Vorachit, and welcomed the participation of environment ministers from Asean member countries.