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The ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution, signed in 2002, establishes a framework for regional cooperation to prevent, monitor, and mitigate land and forest fires that cause hazardous air pollution across Southeast Asia.

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Answer: True

The Haze Agreement promotes joint monitoring, information sharing, technical assistance, and legal measures to address fire-related haze. While implementation challenges persist, it represents a significant step in regional environmental governance, recognizing that transboundary pollution requires collective action and shared responsibility.

Topic ASEAN
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Banking
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