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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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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
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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Report shows average PM2.5 level of Chinese cities close to WHO Interim Target-1, the result of a seven-year battle for blue skiesClean Air Asia’s latest report, China Air 2020 – Air Pollution Prevention and Control Progress in Chinese Cities, found that the air quality of Chinese cities in 2019 generally continued the trend of improvement as seen in the previous six years. The average annual mean concentration of PM2.5 of 337 Chinese cities was down to… . . Read More
Stringent coal-fired power plant emission standards needed for coal-dependent South and Southeast Asian countriesCoal power capacity will continue to increase in South and Southeast Asia, increasing air pollutant and carbon dioxide emissions, if controls are not implemented. There are weak emission standards for coal-fired power plants (CFPs) in most countries in those regions, and poor enforcement of standards. This places the environment and public health at a greater… . . Read More
New policy brief tackles air quality monitoring under the new normalThe Philippines is one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Southeast Asian region. Since March, the country has been under community quarantine which has led to noticeable improvements in air quality in Metro Manila. People have seen blue skies without haze in the metro after many years, giving residents a glimpse… . . Read More
New City Solutions Toolkit scales up action for better air quality across AsiaThe launch today of our new City Solutions Toolkit is another step forward in enabling city administrations and local government units to improve air quality in Asia’s cities. Supporting the implementation of our landmark Guidance Framework for Better Air Quality in Asian Cities, the City Solutions Toolkit provides step-by-step guidance on the key elements… . . Read More
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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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Posted : January 6, 2020
Clean Air Asia’s latest report, China Air 2019 – Air Pollution Prevention and Control Progress in Chinese Cities, found that Chinese cities continued to build on their air quality improvement of the previous five years. PM2.5 pollution was under continuous and effective control, with declines in both annual average concentration and the percentage of cities… . . Read More
Posted : November 27, 2019
On November 20, 2019, Clean Air Asia co-organized an interagency workshop with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Environment Management Bureau Air Quality Management Section (EMB AQMS). The workshop provided a platform for government and non-government agencies to evaluate institutional initiatives and programs for air quality management in the country. For the first… . . Read More
Posted : November 18, 2019
September 20, 2019 Expressing its commitment to ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangements, Myanmar has pledged to adopt Euro IV/4 gasoline fuel standards by 2021 and Euro IV/4 diesel fuel standards by 2023. At back-to-back national workshops on “Implementing Euro IV/4 Vehicle Emission Standards and Equivalent Fuel Quality Specifications” and “Developing Fuel Economy Baseline and Policies” in… . . Read More
Posted : October 15, 2019
Our team in China is helping to build the capacity of local NGOs to fight air pollution in China’s port cities. A training in October, organized by Clean Air Asia and the SEE Foundation in conjunction with P8 and with support from Jichuan, was part of our BlueGull Partnership aimed at empowering and supporting local… . . Read More
Posted : August 29, 2019
August 29, 2019 Malaysia is aiming to position itself as a regional energy-efficient vehicle hub. At the August 29 “Malaysia Initiative Towards Reducing Carbon Emission Through the Development of Fuel Economy Baseline and Energy-Efficient Vehicle (EEV) Labelling” workshop and focus group discussion, Malaysia Automotive, Robotics & IoT Institute (MARii) CEO Dato’ Ts. Madani Sahari said,… . . Read More
Posted : August 13, 2019
July 18, 2019 Southeast Asia has among the highest number of motorized 2-wheelers per capita in the world, and a vast fleet of 3-wheelers such as tuk-tuks and tricycles in Thailand and the Philippines. However, progress in improving transport-system integration and the sustainability of the region’s 2&3-wheelers has been elusive. Addressing the issues, the Electric… . . Read More
Posted : August 2, 2019
July 19, 2019 The Philippines is stepping up its sustainable transport efforts with the planned November launch of the “Piloting of Electric Mobility in the Philippines” project that will see the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) begin package deliveries using electric 2&3-wheelers in Pasig City, Metro Manila. At a roundtable discussion on July 19 for the… . . Read More
Posted : July 10, 2019
A new Clean Air Asia study on the Philippine Department of Finance’s vehicle and fuel excise tax reform covering the fuel economy of newly registered light duty vehicles has found that the price-based progressive excise tax will improve overall fuel economy and increase tax revenues. However, the “Promoting Fiscal Policies to Improve Fuel Economy… . . Read More
Posted : May 20, 2019
Bogor City in Indonesia has joined a growing list of cities throughout Asia to have developed a Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) to address air pollution as part of the city’s commitment to sustainable development. Bogor Mayor Dr Bima Arya stressed the importance of the CAAP at the signing ceremony on May 16, saying it… . . Read More
Posted : May 10, 2019
May 10, 2019 In pursuit of a comprehensive multi-sector sustainable development agenda, Bangladesh is taking action to clean up its transport sector, placing policy priority on cleaner and more efficient fuels and vehicles for the national light-duty vehicle (LDV) fleet. At the “National Workshop on Developing Clean and Efficient Vehicle Policy for Bangladesh” on April… . . Read More