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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
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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SPOTLIGHT
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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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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Board Of Trustees
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Dr Bindu Lohani, ChairDr. Bindu Lohani is a member of the Advisory Council on Sustainability of Ingersoll Rand and was former Vice-President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development and a member of the ADB’s Management Team. Before joining ADB, he worked for the Government of Nepal and was Division Chairman of the Environmental Engineering Program at the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok. |
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Marides FernandoMa. Lourdes “Marides” Carlos Fernando was elected mayor of Marikina City in Metro Manila in 2001, and re-elected in 2004 and 2007. In 2008, she was shortlisted for the 2008 World Mayor Award. As Mayor of Marikina, she ushered in a paradigm shift in local governance from being a service provider to that of an economic manager, which elevated Marikina to among the Best Managed Cities in the Philippines. She was also Vice-President of the National Capital Region in the League of Cities of the Philippines and was previously Deputy Secretary General for Luzon. |
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Dr Shiqiu ZhangDr Shiqiu Zhang is a Professor of Environmental Economics at Peking University and leads the Institute of Environment and Economy. She has also advised the Chinese government on air pollution control in the event of major international activities, and has an active role in international environmental governance as a member of the Scientific Advisory Panel for UN Environment’s Climate and Clean Air Coalition, and is a senior expert member of UNE’s Technology and Economic Assessment Panel for implementing the Montreal Protocol. She also serves as President and on the Board of Directors of the East Asian Association on Environment and Resource Economics. |
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Francis EstradaFrancis is Chairman of De La Salle University in the Philippines, and former President of the Asian Institute of Management. For more than 30 years, he has been a prominent international investment banker, financial adviser and financial entrepreneur, specializing in Asia-related financial operations. He has set up several Asia-related financial institutions and commercial enterprises around the world. |
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Yoshihiro IwasakiYoshihiro Iwasaki has been President of Iwasaki Kigyo K.K., since February 2007 and Iwasaki Fudosan K.K., since June 2009. He was Director General of the South Asia Department at the Asian Development Bank. He also served as Senior Economist, Asia Bureau for the International Monetary Fund. |
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Jagan ShahProfessor Shah is an architect, architectural historian and theorist trained at the School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi, the University of Cincinnati, and Columbia University in New York. He has taught in the departments of Architecture, Urban Design and Architectural Conservation at the School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi, and has served as Director of the Sushant School of Architecture in Gurgaon, and recently as Director of India’s National Institute of Urban Affairs. |
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Carlos S. RufinoCarlos S. Rufino is Chairman of the Urban Land Institute in the Philippines and part of the leadership group of ULI Asia Pacific. Mr Rufino is also President of the Net Group of Companies and Vice-President of the Management Association of the Philippines, and serves on the boards of De La Salle University, the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sunvar Realty Development Corporation and VAR Buildings, Inc. He is also the honorary consul of Ghana in the Philippines. |