1. Strengthening the air quality management community in Asia
Partnership
for Clean Air
Mission
To promote air quality management as a multi-stakeholder effort in the Philippines
To facilitate air quality activities of members
and stakeholders
Objectives
To strengthen stakeholders’ participation
in addressing air quality management issues
To facilitate information exchange among
network members
Business Plan
Knowledge Management
Moderate the discussion group on air quality management
Provide regular updates on the website on air quality management initiatives
Facilitate the exchange of information on air quality management in the country through city sharing programs, seminars, dialogues
Capacity Building
Identify capacity building needs and facilitate air quality trainings for network members
Develop training manual for air quality management
Conduct air quality management trainings in 7 cities in partnership with League of Cities of the Philippines and city members
Policy Development
Participate in review of air quality standards, vehicle emission standards and fuel quality standards
Air Quality Management Strategies & Projects
Provide inputs to the Technical Working Group on the pre-feasibility study of Bus Rapid Transit
Promote initiatives on non-motorized transport/ pedestrianization and other sustainable transportation options
Support efforts for cleaner, more efficient tricycles
Support efforts on the use of cleaner fuels, e.g., CME, CNG, ethanol, etc.
Support enforcement of the ban on open burning
Events and Workshops
Convene regular General Assemblies
Coordinate activities of Philippine participants in the Better Air Quality Forum 2006 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Contact Information
Focal Point: Joyce J. Javillonar
Website:
Mailing list:
Strengthening the air quality management community in Asia