East Asia Air Quality Management Program: A Regional Approach to Improving Air Quality and Promoting Green Growth

Project Summary:

The objective of this grant is to inform the preparation and implementation of air quality management (AQM) investments and policies in East Asia. This will be achieved through tailored analytics, strengthening of regional-level partnerships, capacity development of key stakeholders, and leveraging global expertise on AQM from Korea and elsewhere. 

• Study pollution sources in the agriculture sector
• Study of potential solutions focused mainly on burning of crop stubble/residues
• Consultations on potential solutions

List of Activities:

• Lao PDR: Solutions for Air Pollution Mitigation from the Agriculture Sector
• Strengthening Air Quality Management in the Philippines 
• Air Quality in Jakarta: Analysis of Sources, Impacts, and Recommended Management Strategies 
• Understanding Air Quality Management at Regional Level
• Regional Knowledge Management and Experience Sharing

Outcomes:

• ​​Increased Mobilization of Green Growth Investments​ 
• ​​Adoption of Green Growth Policies, Regulations, Strategies, and Initiatives​ 
• Increased Capacity, Knowledge, and Technologies to Implement Green Growth in Action
• Strengthened Partnerships and Collaborations to Advance Green Growth​ 

Collaboration with K-Partners and Others:

• Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI)
• Korea Environment Corporation (KECO)
• Kyungee University
• Climate and Clean Air Coalition
• Relevant Development Partners and NGOs (WHO, UNEP, ADB, USAID, WRI, Vital Strategies)
• ASEAN Secretariat / ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Transboundary Haze Pollution Control