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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The 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
Clean Air Asia recognizes that cities are on the front lines of the fight against air pollution and climate change, and that managing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions are complex tasks requiring long-term commitment and multi-stakeholder actions at the city level. CCAP aims to provide cities with incentives, direct support, and technical assistance to… . . Read More
The 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
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.
In a first for the country, Malaysia has been confirmed as the host of Clean Air Asia’s 10th Better Air Quality (BAQ) Conference in 2018. The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on September 14 with next year’s co-organizer, the Clean Air Forum Society of Malaysia (MyCAS), officially kicked off the preparations for Asia’s… . . Read More
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Clean Air Asia became one of the first foreign NGOs to be officially registered in China in 2018, receiving its registration certificate on March 14 in Beijing, with the Ministry of Environmental Protection as its professional supervisory organization. Clean Air Asia Executive Director Bjarne Pedersen said the registration – which came in the wake of… . . Read More
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.
In a first for the country, Malaysia has been confirmed as the host of Clean Air Asia’s 10th Better Air Quality (BAQ) Conference in 2018.
The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on September 14 with next year’s co-organizer, the Clean Air Forum Society of Malaysia (MyCAS), officially kicked off the preparations for Asia’s largest and most prestigious air quality gathering, to be held in Kuching City, Sarawak, from November 12-16.
Together, Clean Air Asia and MyCAS will convene the biennial event at the Sarawak Convention and Exhibition Centre, where at least 600 policymakers, practitioners and industry leaders will gather to develop solutions for cleaner air and livable cities.
The MoU signing by MyCAS President Dr Noor Zaitun Yahaya and Clean Air Asia Executive Director Bjarne Pedersen at the Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur was witnessed by Peter Sawal of the Sarawak Natural Resources and Environment Board, and Zamzul Rizal Bin Zulkifli from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s Department of Environment, representing the key government agencies that supported MyCAS’s bid to host BAQ 2018. It comes at a pivotal time for the Asia region.
“With air quality in the region continuing to worsen, it is with a sense of great urgency that we announce the convening of BAQ 2018,” said Clean Air Asia Executive Director Bjarne Pedersen. “Collectively, we stand at a critical juncture. Air pollution is now recognized as a public health crisis, linked to 6.5 million premature deaths per year, with Asia bearing the brunt of the mortalities.
“Immediate transformative action and technological innovation is needed to hold global average temperature rise to below 2°C on pre-industrial levels, as stipulated in the Paris Agreement, and to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Mr Pedersen said Malaysia played an important role in this regard, and was taking concrete steps to improve air quality and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The country had ambitious plans to decarbonize the transport sector, with electric vehicles and charging stations to be in place by 2030 as part of the National Green Technology Master Plan and the Electric Mobility Blueprint.
He said Malaysia aimed to achieve 2,080MW of renewable energy by 2020 which would reduce CO2 emissions by 7 million tons annually.
“We are in a race against time. We need to heed the call to decarbonize our economies and our lifestyles. The pressing nature of the challenges we face underscores the importance of BAQ 2018.”
Dr Noor said MyCAS welcomed the opportunity to embark on a landmark collaboration partnership with Clean Air Asia.
“We are extremely excited and proud to have been selected to host the 10th BAQ Conference – Malaysia’s first time to host this prestigious event,” Dr Noor said. “It provides a valuable platform for discussion about pressing air quality issues, such as transboundary haze in Southeast Asia and the health impacts of air pollution. We are confident that this opportunity will benefit in many ways all Malaysians and those living throughout Southeast Asia.”
