Clean Air Asia: Accelerating better air action in Asian cities - CABAC

1. Increased Awareness and Understanding: Through knowledge exchange activities, stakeholders gain a deeper understanding of the causes, impacts, and solutions related to air pollution. 

2. Enhanced Capacity for Action: Stakeholders acquire the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to implement effective air pollution mitigation measures. 

3. Strengthened Regional Policy Dialogue: Knowledge and best practices shared among policymakers in the country and policy dialogue in the region fostered through collaborative networks.    

Expected results:  

- Baseline study and needs assessment of target countries and cities 

- Compendium of best practices 

- Training programme and site visits for officials of national and city governments 

-  National  and  city  level  actions  supported with  technical assistance in Vietnam and Indonesia 

- Collaborative network for science-based clean air actions in Asia 

- Development and implementation of science-based clean air policies in target countries and cities 

Results from previous phases:  

Baseline for first phase 

Mongolia: National Program for Reducing Air and Environmental Pollution 2017-2025 has faced implementation challenges and has prompted the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to enhance technical capacity and to implement air quality improvement programs. Indonesia: Despite Jakarta having advanced the monitoring and implementation of clean air action plans, the governments of adjacent cities are behind in terms of monitoring, formulating and implementing clean air action plans.  

Vietnam: National Action Plan on Air Quality Management (2020-2025) to manage and minimize air pollution: While these measures could partially help address Vietnam’s pollution, long-term national policies and stronger enforcement of existing policies are still urgently needed.