Clean Air Asia
Clean Air Asia aims to reduce premature deaths from air pollution by two-thirds by 2030, halve carbon emissions by 2030 to achieve a stabilized climate with global warming limited to 1.5°C, and advance a circular economy focused on renewable energy.
About
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Headquarters
New Delhi, Delhi
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Since
2008
Clean Air Asia, an international NGO, works towards better air quality and sustainable cities in Asia. They empower governments and cities to reduce a Read moreir pollution and greenhouse gas emissions through policy guidance and capacity building. With over 250 partner organizations, they foster regional cooperation and advocate for action to address climate and health issues. Clean Air Asia envisions a decade with clean air, blue skies, and a stable climate. The mission is to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in Asia, creating a sustainable, equitable, and healthier region. The organisation empowers governments and cities to take action, implement solutions at scale, foster regional cooperation, and integrate air quality management across sectors.
Action
Clean Air Asia works to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in Asia by providing policy guidance, building capacity, and making a compelling case for action among stakeholders at city, national, and regional levels.
Demographies Served
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Impact
Clean Air Asia has worked with over 1000 cities in Asia to improve air quality management and has been a UN-recognized partnership since 2007, comprising more than 250 organizations across Asia and internationally.
Vision & Mission
Clean Air Asia's vision is a world with clean air, blue skies and a stabilized climate for people and the planet. Their mission is to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in Asia and contribute to the development of a more sustainable, equitable and healthier region.
Programs
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Better air quality conference
Clean Air Asia's biennial Better Air Quality (BAQ) Conference, initiated in 2002, is the most significant air quality event in the region. This prestigious gathering convenes hundreds of policymakers, stakeholders, experts, academics, and industry leaders, fostering a sense of unity and collaboration. The conference serves as a platform for collectively addressing the urgent issue of air pollution. By bringing together diverse voices and perspectives, the BAQ Conference aims to find innovative and effective solutions to improve air quality and create a healthier environment for communities across Asia.
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Improve air quality - Project in China
Clean Air Asia has been actively involved in improving air quality management (AQM) and promoting green transport in China since 2002. Promotes science-based AQM in China, establishing the first city AQM network across the country. Through the AQM capacity building program, it offers training, materials, technical guidance, and an online knowledge hub to national and local environmental policymakers and technical staff. Over 150 Chinese cities have benefitted from this initiative. Clean Air Asia has established five regional platforms to strengthen cities' capacity, facilitate learning, and contribute to national policymaking.
In the realm of green transport, it has strived to reduce freight sector emissions since 2008. The initiatives include green freight pilot projects and the China Green Freight Initiative, aimed at raising awareness among policymakers and carriers. -
Improve air quality - Project in India
Since 2008, Clean Air Asia has been actively engaged in India, focusing on air quality management in cities. It works with over 30 cities, providing scientific input and support to develop Clean Air Action Plans (CAAPs) and promoting cleaner air through education and communication. The efforts are concentrated on cities with high impact potential and the ability to influence broader change. Facilitates air quality monitoring, capacity building, and direct interventions for mitigation and solutions. Additionally, the India team established the Clean Air Knowledge Network (CAKN), connecting air quality experts, practitioners, and city officials to share resources, find solutions, and foster partnerships to address air quality challenges.
Milestones & Track Record
Clean Air Asia became a UN-recognized partnership in 2007 and has established country networks in Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Registration Details
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