Sub Regional Training on Vehicle Emission Reduction in Nairobi, Kenya - 27th March 2009

The Motor Vehicles Emission Reduction Training for vehicle inspectors was held at the UNEP Headquarters on 27 March 2009. The training drew 69 participants from 9 African countries including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Mozambique and Malawi. The main aim was to create self compliance and policing through sensitization and detailing of benefits to be accrued from proper maintenance of vehicles.

Resource persons for the training were Michael Walsh the chairman of the International Council on Clean Transport (ICCT); David Oliver from Cape Town City Health Department; and Dr. Michael Gatari from University of Nairobi.

The main topics covered during the training were:

• Health impacts from vehicle emissions
• Role of unleaded and clean sulphur fuels in reducing motor vehicle emissions
• Emission reduction technologies
• The emissions testing program in the city Cape Town

Meeting Documents

• Agenda [English]
• Participants list

Presentations

• Opening Speech by Mr. Kipkosgei Barmao MBS S/ACP, Deputy Director of Operations Kenyan Police
  
  
• Air Pollution from Traffic Emissions: Major pollutants and their health impact
  Dr. Michael J. Gatari Gichuru (PhD), Institute of Nuclear Science & Technology College of Architecture & Engineering, University of Nairobi 27 March 2009,UNEP Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya
  
  
• The Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles (PCFV): Africa Activities
  27 March 2009,UNEP Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya
  Jane Akumu
  
  
• Clean Fuels and Vehicles A Systems Approach
  27 March 2009,UNEP Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya
  Michael P Walsh, P. International Motor Vehicle Consultant, Chairman, Board of Directors,
  International Council on Clean Transportation
  
  
• Vehicle Emissions Reduction Strategy Case of Developed Countries
  27 March 2009,UNEP Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya
  Michael P Walsh, P. International Motor Vehicle Consultant, Chairman, Board of Directors,
  International Council on Clean Transportation
  
  
• Experience in Managing Diesel Vehicle Emissions through roadside testing and other interventions
  27 March 2009,UNEP Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya
  DD Oliver
  
  
• Discussion and Way Forward
  27 March 2009,UNEP Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya
  DD Oliver