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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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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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China Blue Sky City Rankings show the efforts made and the impact on air pollution in Chinese citiesClean 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
The Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau and its staff win the 2018 Kong Ha AwardIn recognition of the efforts and impact of two decades of progressive air pollution control measures in China’s capital, the Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau and its staff are the recipients of the 2018 Kong Ha Award for Excellence in Air Quality Management. The Kong Ha Award for Excellence in Air Quality Management was launched… . . Read More
The need for commitment and unity emphasized at the launch of the 10th BAQ Conference in KuchingClean Air Asia’s 10th Better Air Quality Conference – Asia’s largest air quality event – kicked off in Kuching, Malaysia, on Wednesday, November 14, with a timely reminder of the need for countries throughout the region to work together to address the critical issue of air pollution. The BAQ conference, running from November 14-16 and… . . 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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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 : August 13, 2019
Date: 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… . . 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