Clean air, free from haze is a basic human right. And yet we have been facing haze almost yearly, made worse during dry seasons.
The threat of harm is even stronger as we live through a worldwide pandemic as studies have shown air pollution may be linked to an increase in Covid-19 severity and lethality (European Respiratory review).
To prevent further damage, CERAH Anti-Haze Action and Greenpeace Malaysia alongside several local allies, are campaigning for core solutions to pollution from domestic and transboundary haze by:
1. Advocating for a Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA) and;
2. Calling for an independent public inquiry and investigation by the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) to protect our basic human right to clean air.
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The Health and Economic Impacts of Ambient Air Quality in Malaysia
Air pollution is the fourth leading risk factor of premature death globally and the greatest environmental threat to human health.
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SUHAKAM Roundtable Discussion (RTD) on the Right to Clean Air
The prolonged impacts of haze pollution experienced especially over the last two decades have become a serious concern in the face of this devastating phenomenon that has affected the well-being of Malaysians and the economy.
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Human Rights and Haze FAQ
Why are green groups filing a complaint about haze to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM)? Find out more.