Jul 6, 2026 · 22 min · 12 segments
The Singapore Institute of International Affairs has issued a red alert in its 2026 Haze Outlook report, indicating a high risk of transboundary haze this year exacerbated by the El Nino phenomenon…
Khor Yu LengGuest
Shazana MokhtarHost
Good morning, you're listening to People Planet Profit, the show where we explore developments and debate in the ESG space.
Over the past month, we've discussed the implications of the El Nino phenomenon on our rivers and water catchment systems, but the potential effects go beyond water scarcity.
The hotter and drier weather is also a prime environment for haze, an all-too-common occurrence in Southeast Asia, with wide-ranging effects on public health and economic productivity.
In fact, the Singapore Institute of International Affairs has flagged the high risk of severe transboundary haze affecting Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore this year, issuing a red alert in its 2026 Haze Outlook report.
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Good morning, you're listening to People Planet Profit, the show where we explore developments and debate in the ESG space.
Over the past month, we've discussed the implications of the El Nino phenomenon on our rivers and water catchment systems, but the potential effects go beyond water scarcity.
The hotter and drier weather is also a prime environment for haze, an all-too-common occurrence in Southeast Asia, with wide-ranging effects on public health and economic productivity.
In fact, the Singapore Institute of International Affairs has flagged the high risk of severe transboundary haze affecting Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore this year, issuing a red alert in its 2026 Haze Outlook report.
