[Closed-Door] Strengthening Fire Prevention and Haze Mitigation: A Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue

The 2026 mid-to-year end dry season in ASEAN could be longer and more intense due to El Niño and a possible “positive” phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), increasing the danger that forest and peatland fires could spread and cause haze.  

There is a growing need to closely monitor developments and strengthen fire and haze response efforts for the remaining dry period and ensure that fire management capabilities are maintained in the years ahead. While notable progress has been made over the past decade in fire prevention and haze mitigation, more can be done to share information, strengthen resources, and build capacity in the region.  

The dialogue, held in Jakarta, Indonesia, will bring together government, the private sector, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to share current best practices on fire management, identify gaps in implementation and coordination, and explore opportunities for stronger collaboration.