Sustainable agriculture and forestry to reduce health hazards caused by haze
Sustainable agriculture and forestry to reduce health hazards caused by haze
Sustainable agriculture and forestry to reduce health hazards caused by haze
In Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar in Southeast Asia, haze (smoke pollution) is causing an increase in health hazards such as respiratory diseases. This problem affects not only rural areas, but also urban areas and neighboring countries where the smoke has spread. The main causes of haze include burning farmland to prepare land and forest fires caused by deforestation. However, the relationship between these agricultural and forestry activities and the health hazards caused by haze has not yet been fully elucidated. In particular, there is a lack of accumulated research on which types of agriculture and forest use contribute to health hazards.
It is also essential to develop legislation to curb haze and to examine measures to combat the haze damage that is spreading to other countries. Furthermore, it is necessary to consider measures to increase resilience against the health hazards and disasters caused by haze.
In order to address these complex issues related to haze, an interdisciplinary research team has been organized, and experts from different fields are working together to consider specific measures. This project is being carried out as part of the module activities of the Kyushu University Institute for Asia-Ocean Studies and Education.
