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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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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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Clean Air Asia India
| Clean Air Asia has been working in India since 2008, and throughout the years our work has focused on green freight and sustainable mobility, walkability studies in Indian cities, and the development of a Walkability app, a National Bus Fuel Efficiency Framework, a Green Trucks Toolkit and case study, and an online freight brokerage platform.
Our current work in India involves engaging with Indian cities for better air quality management, and involves providing scientific input to city governments for better air quality, sustainable transport/mobility programs and education/communication for cleaner air. We are working with more than 30 cities in India to assess management capacity in preparation for the development of clean air action plans. We are also supporting capacity building activities for air quality management. We facilitated the Clean Air Knowledge Network (CAKN), (http://www.cities4cleanair.com), a forum that connects air quality experts and practitioners from across India and city officials which is aimed at promoting knowledge-sharing across cities and issues and sharing best practices. And we have developed the VAYU (Value Air You Use) app that tracks air quality in 38 cities throughout India and allows users to take a pledge and set milestones. A major component of our work in India is education for better air quality. Train for Clean Air: Clean Air for Kids is a bilingual (English and Hindi) program for schoolchildren aged from 12-14 that engages with children to teach them about air quality issues, and that involves interactive classroom and citizen science activities. We are also engaging youth in the development of technological solutions and innovative ideas to improve air quality. Our Youth Clean Air Network (YCan; http://www.youthforcleanair.com), operating in multiple cities in India, is a voluntary program in which youth between the age of 13-35 years are able to work together on air quality projects, campaigns, surveys, and solutions. Clean Air Asia India Office: Staff: Prarthana Borah, India Director: [email protected] Prerna Sharma, Education and Outreach Coordinator: [email protected] Sridevi Jena, Environment Researcher: [email protected] Anil Kumar, Environment Researcher: [email protected] Geeta Choudhary, Finance and Administration Officer: [email protected] |