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ABOUT US
We catalyze action for clean air and livable cities in Asia
Clean Air Asia is an international NGO that leads the global mission for better air quality and healthier, more livable cities in Asia. We reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in 1000+ cities in Asia through science-based policies and programs that cover air quality, transport and industrial emissions and energy use.
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FEATURED PROJECTS
Integrated Programme for Better Air Quality in AsiaThe Integrated Programme for Better Air Quality in Asia (IBAQ Programme) is addressing the growing challenge of air pollution in Asia and is directly contributing to the development of healthier and more livable cities throughout the region. The IBAQ Programme, launched in July 2014 by Clean Air Asia and the Ministry of the Environment of… . . Read More
Cities Clean Air PartnershipClean Air Asia recognizes that cities are on the front lines of the fight against air pollution and climate change, and that managing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions are complex tasks requiring long-term commitment and multi-stakeholder actions at the city level. CCAP aims to provide cities with incentives, direct support, and technical assistance to… . . Read More
Better Transport Data for Sustainable Transport Policies and Investment PlanningThe overall outcome of the project is the improved availability and quality of transport data in the Developing Member Countries of the Asian Development Bank, and thus help guide decisions on transport investments and policies, which are in line with sustainability objectives. The impact will be better informed policies and investment decisions in DMCsin support… . . Read More
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COUNTRY OFFICES
In China, Clean Air Asia is the only international NGO fully dedicated to air quality work and one of the pioneers in city-level air quality management, having established a city network numbering 13 cities in this regard.
Clean Air Asia India is focused on transport, green freight and sustainable mobility work bringing projects such as the walkability study in Indian cities, the Walkability App, National bus fuel efficiency framework, Green trucks toolkit for India and its case study, online freight brokerage platform etc.
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Faurecia and Clean Air Asia partner to accelerate the implementation of clean air solutions in AsiaWith air quality increasingly becoming a major concern for cities, there is a growing need for powertrain electrification and new clean technologies. In this context, Faurecia and Clean Air Asia are partnering to explore effective technology solutions to improve air quality and enhance industry awareness of clean city solutions. The strengthened collaboration will be… . . Read More
Malaysia to host Clean Air Asia’s Better Air Quality Conference for the first time in 2018In a first for the country, Malaysia has been confirmed as the host of Clean Air Asia’s 10th Better Air Quality (BAQ) Conference in 2018. The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on September 14 with next year’s co-organizer, the Clean Air Forum Society of Malaysia (MyCAS), officially kicked off the preparations for Asia’s… . . Read More
Clean Air Asia receives Foreign NGO Certificate in ChinaClean Air Asia became one of the first foreign NGOs to be officially registered in China in 2018, receiving its registration certificate on March 14 in Beijing, with the Ministry of Environmental Protection as its professional supervisory organization. Clean Air Asia Executive Director Bjarne Pedersen said the registration – which came in the wake of… . . Read More
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BAQ CONFERENCE
Clean Air Asia’s biennial Better Air Quality Conference (BAQ) is the region’s leading international air quality conference. It covers the key sectors of transport, energy, industry and climate change, drawing world-renowned experts from multiple sectors, as well as policymakers, practitioners and industry leaders. BAQ provides a venue for the exchange of the latest air quality development and trends, and for networking, innovation, and experience-sharing. Since the first BAQ in 2002, the conferences have proven to leverage change and influence policies, and facilitate the development of new projects and programs throughout Asia and the establishment of innovative partnerships.
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Clean Fuels And Vehicles
By 2035, there will be more than one billion vehicles in Asia, with an accompanying 400 percent rise in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The gains that have been made in curbing air pollution will be offset by the increase in vehicle numbers. To address this issue, there is a need for tighter vehicle-emission, and fuel-quality standards for all vehicles in tandem with improved fuel-economy standards, policies and programs.
Clean Air Asia’s Clean Fuels and Vehicles Program is supporting countries in the development, strengthening and implementation of fuel-quality, vehicle-emission, and fuel-economy standards. It has created venues – such as the ASEAN Forum for Clean Fuels and Vehicles – that bring together governments, the private sector, development agencies, investors and civil society to advance policies at the regional level.
The Clean Fuels and Vehicles Program has three work streams:
Facilitating the adoption of tighter vehicle-emission and fuel standards in Asian countries: Clean Air Asia is working with national governments, industry and other stakeholders on the introduction of tighter standards with the aim of harmonizing standards throughout Asia.
Strengthening policy frameworks for the effective management of in-use vehicles: Clean Air Asia is working with governments to improve vehicle inspection and maintenance systems, restrict imports and sales of polluting second-hand vehicles and engines, and phase out polluting vehicles.
Introducing clean fleet management programs for public and private fleet operators: Clean Air Asia is developing tailored toolkits for bus and truck fleets, developing clean fleet management programs for bus, truck, corporate, government and other fleets, and building partner networks through which the programs can be rolled out.
Contact Persons:
Kathleen Kathleen Dematera, Transport Program Coordinator: kathleen.dematera@cleanairasia.org
Glynda Bathan, Deputy Executive Director: glynda.bathan@cleanairasia.org
Donors:
Blacksmith Institute
FIA Foundation
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co KG (MAHA)
Shakti Foundation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Philippine Business for Environment
World Bank