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Conference
Climate and Clean Air Conference 2023
29 May - 2 June 2023
Bangkok, Thailand
- Overview
- Schedule
- Resources
Climate and Clean Air Conference 2023: Air Quality Action Week took place in Bangkok, Thailand at the United Nations Conference Centre from 29 May - 2 June 2023. Access the event report here.
Overview
Air pollution and climate change are two of the greatest challenges facing our planet today, and they are deeply interconnected. These two crises share common sources: dangerous air pollutants, like black carbon and methane, which are devastating for human health and for the planet.
Air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to human health: it is responsible for about 7 million deaths each year globally, and this number is rising. In Asia and the Pacific region alone, 4 million people die prematurely from air pollution each year, while 4 billion people are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution.
But air pollution does not just harm people. Short-lived climate pollutants, or SLCPs – are responsible for up to 45% of global warming today, contributing to rising sea levels and more frequent and extreme climatic events like droughts, fires, and storms. These pollutants are tens to thousands of times more powerful than carbon dioxide at warming the planet.
We cannot clean up our air without working to clean our planet, nor can we tackle climate change without simultaneously addressing air pollution.
Fortunately, there is good news: cutting SLCP emissions is regarded as the fastest and most effective way to keep us under 1.5°C. Acting on black carbon and methane in key sectors could reduce projected global warming by 0.5°C by 2050, avoid millions of premature deaths from air pollution annually, prevent millions of tonnes of annual crop losses, and increase energy efficiency, among other additional benefits for human and planetary wellbeing.
About the Climate and Clean Air Conference 2023: Air Quality Action Week
This year, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) are hosting the Climate and Clean Air Conference 2023: Air Quality Action Week which brings together experts and government representatives and decision-makers, intergovernmental bodies, donors, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond to identify new opportunities, develop capacities and facilitate cooperation and knowledge exchange to address air pollution and its adverse impacts on public health, development, environment, and climate.
The week-long event, in collaboration with numerous partners, will showcase a series of plenary and breakout sessions that highlight the latest insights, proven solutions, and new progress in addressing air pollution and its impact on climate change. The sessions will focus on promoting:
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Integrated planning and multi-stakeholder cooperation.
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Stories of success and priorities for clean air at cities, national and regional levels, including inter-governmental leadership.
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Scientific underpinnings and best practices to support policy, promote pollution-free economy and increase stakeholder awareness.
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Technological and industrial solutions for air quality management.
About the Climate and Clean Air Coalition
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is the only global partnership dedicated to cutting short-lived climate pollutants to stabilize the climate, limit warming to 1.5°C, and drastically reduce air pollution. The CCAC brings together 79 state partners representing 50% of global SLCP emissions alongside intergovernmental organizations, businesses, scientific institutions, and civil-society organizations committed to protecting the climate and improving air quality through actions to reduce SLCPs. The Coalition’s Secretariat is hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme.
About the UN Environment Programme
UNEP is the leading global voice on the environment. It provides leadership and encourages partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
Contact Information
UNEP:
- Mr. Mushtaq Memon, UNEP Regional Coordinator for Chemicals and Pollution Action at memon@un.org
- Ms. Lea Las Piñas at laspinas@un.org
CCAC:
- Paul Olawale at paul.olawale@un.org
- secretariat@ccacoalition.org
29 May 2023
Time & Place
Event Details
09:30
Conference Room 1
Opening session: The growing scientific evidence for action
Master of ceremony: Martina Otto, CCAC Secretariat
Opening remarks:
· H.E. Bat-Erdene Bat-Ulzii, Minister of Environment and Tourism, Mongolia
· Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
· Mr. Anouj Mehta, Thailand Country Director, Asian Development Bank
Welcome messages:
· H.E. Han Wha-jin, Minister of Environment, Republic of Korea (video message)
· H.E. Akihiro Nishimura, Minister of Environment, Japan (vide message)
The growing scientific evidence:
· Dr. Chandra Venkataraman, CCAC Science Advisory Panel
Closing remarks:
· Ms. Dechen Tsering, UNEP Regional Director and Representative for Asia and the Pacific
Opening remarks:
· H.E. Bat-Erdene Bat-Ulzii, Minister of Environment and Tourism, Mongolia
· Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
· Mr. Anouj Mehta, Thailand Country Director, Asian Development Bank
Welcome messages:
· H.E. Han Wha-jin, Minister of Environment, Republic of Korea (video message)
· H.E. Akihiro Nishimura, Minister of Environment, Japan (vide message)
The growing scientific evidence:
· Dr. Chandra Venkataraman, CCAC Science Advisory Panel
Closing remarks:
· Ms. Dechen Tsering, UNEP Regional Director and Representative for Asia and the Pacific
14:00
Conference Room 3
Towards achieving clean air for blue skies in Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi
Air pollution is one of the largest environmental health risks in cities. They have been at the frontline of impacts, but at the same time, cities can be clean air solution leaders. This session will share key findings from a new air quality assessment on the effectiveness of policies and measures by the Capital Metropolitan Region of the Republic of Korea (comprising of Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi)’s over a 15-year period and key opportunities to sustain benefits over the long term. The lessons learned could help many cities address air pollution and hope for broader cooperation among cities and regions toward the common global goal of a pollution-free planet. The assessment report has been developed by UNEP, Stockholm Environment Institute, Seoul Institute, Incheon Institute, and the Gyeonggi Research Institute.
Welcome remarks: Ms. Marlene Nilsson, Deputy Regional Director, UNEP Asia and the Pacific Office
Messages
Mr. Deok-hwan Kim, Director, Air Quality Policy Division, Seoul Metropolitan Government
Mr. In-su Kim, Director General, Environment Bureau, Incheon Metropolitan City
Mr. Dong-sung Kim, Director, Fine Dust Countermeasure Division, Gyeonggi Provincial Government
Report presentation:
Mr. Chris Malley, Senior Research Fellow, Stockholm Environment Institute
Brief reflections from cities and experts
Dr. Kyeong Doo Cho, Director General of Incheon Carbon Neutrality Center, The Incheon Institute, Republic of Korea
Mr. Pornphrom N.S. Vikitsreth, Adviser to Governor of Bangkok (Environment Affairs), Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Mr. Jose Edgrado Gomez, Urban Revitalization and Planning Officer, Quezon City Government, Philippines
Ms. Milag San Jose-Ballesteros, Regional Director for East, Southeast Asia and Oceania, and Global South Diversity Lead, C40
Ms. Nguyet Do Van, Executive Director, Live and Learn for Environment and Community
Ms. Dang Espita-Casanova, Program Manager, Clean Air Asia
Ms. Yeajee Kim, Program Officer, ICLEI East Asia
Moderator: Ms. Jihyun Lee, Senior Programme Management Officer, UNEP
Closing remarks
Ms. Sung-eun Kim, Counsellor, Embassy of Republic of Korea to Thailand
Welcome remarks: Ms. Marlene Nilsson, Deputy Regional Director, UNEP Asia and the Pacific Office
Messages
Mr. Deok-hwan Kim, Director, Air Quality Policy Division, Seoul Metropolitan Government
Mr. In-su Kim, Director General, Environment Bureau, Incheon Metropolitan City
Mr. Dong-sung Kim, Director, Fine Dust Countermeasure Division, Gyeonggi Provincial Government
Report presentation:
Mr. Chris Malley, Senior Research Fellow, Stockholm Environment Institute
Brief reflections from cities and experts
Dr. Kyeong Doo Cho, Director General of Incheon Carbon Neutrality Center, The Incheon Institute, Republic of Korea
Mr. Pornphrom N.S. Vikitsreth, Adviser to Governor of Bangkok (Environment Affairs), Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Mr. Jose Edgrado Gomez, Urban Revitalization and Planning Officer, Quezon City Government, Philippines
Ms. Milag San Jose-Ballesteros, Regional Director for East, Southeast Asia and Oceania, and Global South Diversity Lead, C40
Ms. Nguyet Do Van, Executive Director, Live and Learn for Environment and Community
Ms. Dang Espita-Casanova, Program Manager, Clean Air Asia
Ms. Yeajee Kim, Program Officer, ICLEI East Asia
Moderator: Ms. Jihyun Lee, Senior Programme Management Officer, UNEP
Closing remarks
Ms. Sung-eun Kim, Counsellor, Embassy of Republic of Korea to Thailand
17:00
UNCC Level 2 (in front of Conference Room 1)
Opening Reception
Participants are invited to join the Opening Reception, which will be held at Level 2 Delegates Lounge.
30 May 2023
Time & Place
Event Details
14:00
Conference Room 1
Regional Action in Asia
This session aims to present the different pathways to cleaner air, including operationalizing roadmaps and fostering cooperation among national and regional stakeholders. The new Regional Action Programme on Air Pollution will be presented together with key outcomes from the High-Level Forum on Clean Air to provide context and overview of current policy landscape. A panel discussion will follow to explore effective approaches to operationalize the different components of the Regional Action Programme on Air Pollution.
Moderator: Martina Otto, Head of Secretariat, CCAC
Opening Remarks (tbc)
ESCAP Presentation of new Regional Action Programme on Air Pollution and key outcomes from the High Level Forum on Clean Air: Mr. Curt Garrigan, UNESCAP
Panel discussion - Discussions on how to operationalize the different components of the Regional Action Programme on Air Pollution
Closing Remarks by Martina Otto, Head of Secretariat, CCAC
Moderator: Martina Otto, Head of Secretariat, CCAC
Opening Remarks (tbc)
ESCAP Presentation of new Regional Action Programme on Air Pollution and key outcomes from the High Level Forum on Clean Air: Mr. Curt Garrigan, UNESCAP
Panel discussion - Discussions on how to operationalize the different components of the Regional Action Programme on Air Pollution
Closing Remarks by Martina Otto, Head of Secretariat, CCAC
14:00
UNCC Theatre
EANET Regional Awareness Workshop in 2023: A focus on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Low-Cost Sensors (LCS)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a component of air pollution which includes a complex mixture of hundreds of carbon-containing gases. VOCs also include a wide variety of chemicals, some of which can cause short- and long-term adverse health effects. However, due to the unique characteristics of VOCs and the relatively high cost of measurement, VOC monitoring and its related activities in the EANET region are still at an early stage.
Session 1 will showcase issues and challenges on VOCs. Experts and stakeholders from the EANET Participating Countries will discuss how VOCs can be monitored and possibly mitigated. Two examples, funded by MOEJ through the EANET Project Fund and co-finance, of technical assistance to build implementation plans in Mongolia and the Philippines will be show-cased, considering how to replicate similar activities in the EANET region and beyond.
The Low-cost sensor (LCS) technology to measure air quality has remarkably advanced in recent years and is now widely used by the private sector and provides information on the atmospheric environment to citizens through data communication networks. Noticing the cost-effectiveness of LCS, international organizations have started to promote the use of LCS in selected areas to strengthen the capacity of governments where official air monitoring networks are insufficient.
In Session 2, we will learn about the wide potential of Low-Cost Sensors (LCS), including the related limitations and opportunities. Panelists will discuss improving air quality monitoring networks, citizen-data, and the development of hybrid monitoring networks, such as through the HAQMN Project funded by MOEJ through the EANET Project Fund and co-finance, and finally data and quality standards’ requirements. A deployment plan in Viet Nam, in collaboration with the ADB and other partners, will be presented, allowing possible similar deployments in the region.
Part 1
Opening Remarks: Marlene Nilsson
Introductory Presentations:
Prof. Meng Fan, DDG for EANET, ACAP
Dr. Meihua Zhu, Senior Researcher, ACAP
Panel discussion: Importance and Challenges of VOCs Measurement and Control in East Asia
Prof. Meng Fan, DDG for EANET, ACAP
Prof. Hong Li, CRAES, China
Dr. Kessinee Unapumnak, PCD, Thailand
Mr. Jundy T. Del Socorro, EMB, The Philippines
Part 2
General Lecture: Dr. Akie Yuba, Researcher, ACAP
Panel Discussion: LCS's role in air quality management in East Asia
Prof. Kim Oanh, AIT
Dr. Le Ngoc Cau, MONRE, Viet Nam
Closing Session:
Mr. Bert Fabian, Coordinator for the EANET
Dr. Shiro Hatakeyama, DG, ACAP
https://www.unep.org/events/conference/eanet-regional-awareness-workshop-2023-focus-volatile-organic-compounds-and-low
Session 1 will showcase issues and challenges on VOCs. Experts and stakeholders from the EANET Participating Countries will discuss how VOCs can be monitored and possibly mitigated. Two examples, funded by MOEJ through the EANET Project Fund and co-finance, of technical assistance to build implementation plans in Mongolia and the Philippines will be show-cased, considering how to replicate similar activities in the EANET region and beyond.
The Low-cost sensor (LCS) technology to measure air quality has remarkably advanced in recent years and is now widely used by the private sector and provides information on the atmospheric environment to citizens through data communication networks. Noticing the cost-effectiveness of LCS, international organizations have started to promote the use of LCS in selected areas to strengthen the capacity of governments where official air monitoring networks are insufficient.
In Session 2, we will learn about the wide potential of Low-Cost Sensors (LCS), including the related limitations and opportunities. Panelists will discuss improving air quality monitoring networks, citizen-data, and the development of hybrid monitoring networks, such as through the HAQMN Project funded by MOEJ through the EANET Project Fund and co-finance, and finally data and quality standards’ requirements. A deployment plan in Viet Nam, in collaboration with the ADB and other partners, will be presented, allowing possible similar deployments in the region.
Part 1
Opening Remarks: Marlene Nilsson
Introductory Presentations:
Prof. Meng Fan, DDG for EANET, ACAP
Dr. Meihua Zhu, Senior Researcher, ACAP
Panel discussion: Importance and Challenges of VOCs Measurement and Control in East Asia
Prof. Meng Fan, DDG for EANET, ACAP
Prof. Hong Li, CRAES, China
Dr. Kessinee Unapumnak, PCD, Thailand
Mr. Jundy T. Del Socorro, EMB, The Philippines
Part 2
General Lecture: Dr. Akie Yuba, Researcher, ACAP
Panel Discussion: LCS's role in air quality management in East Asia
Prof. Kim Oanh, AIT
Dr. Le Ngoc Cau, MONRE, Viet Nam
Closing Session:
Mr. Bert Fabian, Coordinator for the EANET
Dr. Shiro Hatakeyama, DG, ACAP
https://www.unep.org/events/conference/eanet-regional-awareness-workshop-2023-focus-volatile-organic-compounds-and-low
17:15
Theatre
Mini-symposium and Networking Reception: AIT-UNEP Collaboration on Pollution Action and Circular Economy
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is an international postgraduate institution with its research and education programmes contributing to the economic development of Asia by developing highly qualified and committed professionals. AIT has forged a partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to implement various projects aiming to improve the health of the planet and its people. This mini symposium aims to network academic sector and other sectors such as policy makers and private sector to showcase the successful partnership between AIT and UNEP. It will address what is the comparative advantage of academic institution contributing to the science-based policy development and supporting the achievement of SDGs.
31 May 2023
Time & Place
Event Details
09:00
Meeting Room F
China’s 10-Year Path Toward Cleaner Air: An Asian Perspective and Exchange Sesion
The session themed on China’s 10-Year Path Toward Cleaner Air will be organized by Clean Air Asia (CAA) to bring representatives from government agencies, research institutions and NGOs to engage in a dialogue between multi-stakeholders in Asia. The session aims to inspire more countries and cites in Asia to move toward cleaner air and low carbon development and identify opportunities for collaboration.
The key areas to discuss include: How can China move toward a cleaner future? How will developing Asian countries improve air quality and reduce GHGs while developing economy? How countries in this region can learn from experiences and lessons learnt of each other and identify a path of its own?
At the session, Clean Air Asia will share its report "China's 10 year path towards cleaner air - an Asian perspective" which is a special issue of the “China Air” series reports, documenting China’s efforts in air pollution control in the past decade, and witnessed China’s new journey towards coordinated control of carbon and air pollution.
The special issue presents China’s progress and achievements in the field of air quality management and climate change mitigation in the past through an indicator atlas and identifies gaps and future improvement directions by comparing with typical countries in Asia, Europe, and America.
https://cleanairasia.org/our-resources/publications/chinas-10-year-path-toward-clean-air-asian-perspective
The key areas to discuss include: How can China move toward a cleaner future? How will developing Asian countries improve air quality and reduce GHGs while developing economy? How countries in this region can learn from experiences and lessons learnt of each other and identify a path of its own?
At the session, Clean Air Asia will share its report "China's 10 year path towards cleaner air - an Asian perspective" which is a special issue of the “China Air” series reports, documenting China’s efforts in air pollution control in the past decade, and witnessed China’s new journey towards coordinated control of carbon and air pollution.
The special issue presents China’s progress and achievements in the field of air quality management and climate change mitigation in the past through an indicator atlas and identifies gaps and future improvement directions by comparing with typical countries in Asia, Europe, and America.
https://cleanairasia.org/our-resources/publications/chinas-10-year-path-toward-clean-air-asian-perspective
11:00
Conference Room 1
Science Policy Dialogue: Cost of inaction (Part 1)
Air pollution is expensive. From increased healthcare costs to lost productivity, the varied costs of air pollution mean that doing nothing can be more costly than resourcing new mitigation measures. Despite this, inadequate funding remains one of the key challenges holding back further clean air action. The ‘Science Policy Dialogue: Assessing the Costs of Inaction on Air Pollution’ will present recent work by UNEP and CCAC on the costs of inaction, including the results of new mitigation assessments, guidance material and case studies. At the session; governments, researchers, donors and their partners are invited to share and discuss how such work can strengthen investment cases to help overcome the financing gap, and assist governments to identify and implement new, cost-effective policy solutions to the clean air crisis.
The first part of the session will present the work by UNEP on the costs of inaction, including the results of new mitigation assessments, guidance material and case studies.
Opening Remarks:
Ms. Cristina Zucca, Pollution and Health Unit, UNEP
Mushtaq Memon, Chemical and Pollution Action Sub-Programme Coordinator, UNEP
Framing presentation:
Mr. Zbigniew Klimont, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
Country presentations:
Thailand - Siwaporn Rungsiyanon
Indonesia - Puji Lestari
Cambodia - Chandath Him
Open floor discussion
The first part of the session will present the work by UNEP on the costs of inaction, including the results of new mitigation assessments, guidance material and case studies.
Opening Remarks:
Ms. Cristina Zucca, Pollution and Health Unit, UNEP
Mushtaq Memon, Chemical and Pollution Action Sub-Programme Coordinator, UNEP
Framing presentation:
Mr. Zbigniew Klimont, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
Country presentations:
Thailand - Siwaporn Rungsiyanon
Indonesia - Puji Lestari
Cambodia - Chandath Him
Open floor discussion
11:00
UNCC Theatre
World Environment Day 2023: A Joint Inter-Agency Event to #BeatPlasticPollution
The World Environment Day (WED) is the UN's most important day for environmental protection. This year's theme is #BeatPlasticPollution, which calls for urgent solutions to combat plastic pollution.
In celebration of this global event, the UN is hosting an hour-long interactive event that will bring together UN staff and their families, embassies, participants of the Climate and Clean Air Conference, partners, and stakeholders. The event features engaging discussions showcasing solutions to beat plastic pollution, and a lively quiz contest that will challenge everyone's knowledge on plastic pollution and its impact.
The event provides an opportunity to learn about the private sector, civil society, and UN's efforts to reduce its environmental impact and protect the planet. Participants will also discover locally available solutions for more sustainable lifestyles and learn how businesses and individuals are using plastic more sustainably.
In celebration of this global event, the UN is hosting an hour-long interactive event that will bring together UN staff and their families, embassies, participants of the Climate and Clean Air Conference, partners, and stakeholders. The event features engaging discussions showcasing solutions to beat plastic pollution, and a lively quiz contest that will challenge everyone's knowledge on plastic pollution and its impact.
The event provides an opportunity to learn about the private sector, civil society, and UN's efforts to reduce its environmental impact and protect the planet. Participants will also discover locally available solutions for more sustainable lifestyles and learn how businesses and individuals are using plastic more sustainably.
14:00
Meeting Room H
Can hydrogen be a solution?
To reduce the carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels, eyes are turning to developing renewable and clean sources of energy to feed the growing global energy demand, one of which is hydrogen. According to the International Energy Agency, hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels could avoid a significant amount of CO2 emissions during 2021-2050. However, this requires ensuring that hydrogen is produced using renewable energy as the production is highly energy intensive. Also, there are aspects of hydrogen that need further research and discussion such as its standardization as countries are applying different criteria to certify hydrogen to be ‘green’.
Against this backdrop, this session will explore the potential of green hydrogen in the shift towards a circular, low-carbon and pollution free economy, starting from the discussion on the need to have globally standardized criteria for ‘green’ hydrogen. The first segment of the session will have global and regional overview with the progress made so far in utilizing hydrogen and where they are headed. The second segment will have multistakeholder panelists to discuss the need for standardization, creating enabling environment, technological development and transfer as well as business potential.
Against this backdrop, this session will explore the potential of green hydrogen in the shift towards a circular, low-carbon and pollution free economy, starting from the discussion on the need to have globally standardized criteria for ‘green’ hydrogen. The first segment of the session will have global and regional overview with the progress made so far in utilizing hydrogen and where they are headed. The second segment will have multistakeholder panelists to discuss the need for standardization, creating enabling environment, technological development and transfer as well as business potential.
15:45
Meeting Room G
Strengthening ambient air quality legislation
Air pollution remains as one of the world’s largest environmental threats to human health. Fortunately, many countries have taken steps to reduce air pollution. Based on UNEP’s Actions on Air Quality: A Global Summary of Policies and Programmes to Reduce Air Pollution, more than a quarter of countries have a national air quality management strategy, and a significant majority of countries have legal instruments containing ambient air quality standards.
While a positive development, this must be accompanied by supporting mechanisms to ensure effective implementation. UNEP’s First Global Assessment of Air Pollution Legislation, which assessed national air quality legislation of 194 states and the European Union, found that a lack of enforcement capacity as a key reason for the poor implementation of air quality laws. This session will introduce the components of a robust air quality governance system and facilitate sharing of recent developments by countries on their air quality legislation. It will discuss the challenges faced in implementing air quality legislation and successes/innovations. A Guide on Ambient Air Quality Legislation, which aimed to support countries seeking to develop or improve ambient air quality legislation, will also be shared.
Moderator: Ms. Beatriz Cardenas, Air Quality Director, World Resources Institute Mexico
Opening Remarks
Ms. Soraya Smaoun, Coordinator - Air Quality, UNEP
Presentation: UNEP’s First Global Assessment on Air Pollution Legislation and Guide on Ambient Air Quality Legislation
Ms. Renée Gift, Legal Officer, Law Division, UNEP
Panel Discussion
Dr. Nasir Hassan, Regional Advisor - Air Pollution, Environmental Health and Chemical Safety, WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia
Ms. Siwaporn Rungsiyanon, Director, Transboundary Air Pollution Subdivision, Air Quality and Noise Management Division of the Pollution Control Department, Thailand
Mr. Chandath Him, Deputy Director of Air Quality, Noise and Vibration Management Department, Ministry of Environment of Cambodia
Ms. Nevy Rinda Nugraini, Directorate of Air Pollution Control, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Republic of Indonesia
Mr. Jundy Del Socorro, Air Quality Management Section Chief, Environment Management Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippines
Mr. Sumit Sharma, Programme Officer, UNEP India office
While a positive development, this must be accompanied by supporting mechanisms to ensure effective implementation. UNEP’s First Global Assessment of Air Pollution Legislation, which assessed national air quality legislation of 194 states and the European Union, found that a lack of enforcement capacity as a key reason for the poor implementation of air quality laws. This session will introduce the components of a robust air quality governance system and facilitate sharing of recent developments by countries on their air quality legislation. It will discuss the challenges faced in implementing air quality legislation and successes/innovations. A Guide on Ambient Air Quality Legislation, which aimed to support countries seeking to develop or improve ambient air quality legislation, will also be shared.
Moderator: Ms. Beatriz Cardenas, Air Quality Director, World Resources Institute Mexico
Opening Remarks
Ms. Soraya Smaoun, Coordinator - Air Quality, UNEP
Presentation: UNEP’s First Global Assessment on Air Pollution Legislation and Guide on Ambient Air Quality Legislation
Ms. Renée Gift, Legal Officer, Law Division, UNEP
Panel Discussion
Dr. Nasir Hassan, Regional Advisor - Air Pollution, Environmental Health and Chemical Safety, WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia
Ms. Siwaporn Rungsiyanon, Director, Transboundary Air Pollution Subdivision, Air Quality and Noise Management Division of the Pollution Control Department, Thailand
Mr. Chandath Him, Deputy Director of Air Quality, Noise and Vibration Management Department, Ministry of Environment of Cambodia
Ms. Nevy Rinda Nugraini, Directorate of Air Pollution Control, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Republic of Indonesia
Mr. Jundy Del Socorro, Air Quality Management Section Chief, Environment Management Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippines
Mr. Sumit Sharma, Programme Officer, UNEP India office
01 Jun 2023
Time & Place
Event Details
11:00
Meeting Room H
Air quality management: Technological and industrial solutions
Promising action and innovative solutions are on the rise to improve air quality. This session will show showcase existing innovative technology and industrial solutions that can help address air pollution from key sectors in the region. It will also identify supporting enabling conditions necessary to support innovation in cleaner technologies, and opportunities for sharing available technologies based on local needs. This session is sponsored by the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea and is organized by UNEP and Thailand Environment Institute.
(Organized with support from Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea, co-organized with Thailand Environment Institute)
Master of Ceremony: Ms. Antoinette Taus, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador
Opening Remarks
Mr. Yeon-Jae Park, Director General, Air Quality Policy Bureau, Ministry of Environment of Republic of Korea
Ms. Cristina Zucca, Head, Pollution and Health Unit, UNEP
Innovative Clean Air technology and Industrial Solutions
Ms. Yunseo Park, Environmental Researcher, Emission Inventory Management Team, The National Air Emission Inventory and Research Center (NAIR)
Mr. Jeonghun Kim, Researcher, Air Pollution Engineering Division, National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
Dr. Akarin Suwannarat, Special Assistant to CEO, Executive Vice President, Energy Absolute
Mr. Ittipol Ueno, Head of Automotive Emission Laboratory, Air Quality and Noise Management Division, Pollution Control Department (PCD), Thailand
Mr. Bhushan Tuladhar, Chief of Party, USAID Air Pollution Project, FHI 360
Moderator: Dr. Jeeranuch Sakkhamduang, Senior Researcher, Thailand Environment Institute
(Organized with support from Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea, co-organized with Thailand Environment Institute)
Master of Ceremony: Ms. Antoinette Taus, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador
Opening Remarks
Mr. Yeon-Jae Park, Director General, Air Quality Policy Bureau, Ministry of Environment of Republic of Korea
Ms. Cristina Zucca, Head, Pollution and Health Unit, UNEP
Innovative Clean Air technology and Industrial Solutions
Ms. Yunseo Park, Environmental Researcher, Emission Inventory Management Team, The National Air Emission Inventory and Research Center (NAIR)
Mr. Jeonghun Kim, Researcher, Air Pollution Engineering Division, National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
Dr. Akarin Suwannarat, Special Assistant to CEO, Executive Vice President, Energy Absolute
Mr. Ittipol Ueno, Head of Automotive Emission Laboratory, Air Quality and Noise Management Division, Pollution Control Department (PCD), Thailand
Mr. Bhushan Tuladhar, Chief of Party, USAID Air Pollution Project, FHI 360
Moderator: Dr. Jeeranuch Sakkhamduang, Senior Researcher, Thailand Environment Institute
15:45
Conference Room 1
Closing session
Closing session
17:00
Delegates Lounge, Level 1
Closing reception
Closing reception
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Achieving clean air for blue skies in Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea - Advance copy
This publication presents a comprehensive analysis of air quality in Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea over a span of 15 years. It highlights the impact of air pollution on public health and explores evidence-based solutions to improve air quality. By documenting the progress made and government initiatives undertaken, it provides valuable insights and recommendations for policymakers, researchers, and citizens in Korea and beyond. The report serves as a significant reference on air quality and the fight against pollution.
