1. Initiatives on Regional Air Pollution in Asia
GMS
ASEAN: Haze agreement
Central Asia: Environment Convention
South Asia: Male’ Declaration
East Asia: EANET
Asia: ABC
Global: GAF

2. Male’ Declaration Bhutan Nepal Bangladesh Sri Lanka Iran Pakistan
Development
March 1998: Policy Dialogue
April 1998: Adoption of the Declaration
Implementation
Phase I: Awareness and preparation of the baseline information
Phase II: Local capacity development for monitoring and analysis
Member states
Bhutan
Nepal
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Iran
Pakistan
India
Maldives
Identifying emerging issues may come from either policy dialogues or research findings from the scientific community
These are the emerging issues that have been raised in various forums and the requests from the Governments to UNEP
When we receive the requests, we develop the concept to address the issue. There are 3 issues at conceptual stage
SDP: reactive approach to proactive approach
Environment security: link the environmental issues with security of food, water and energy
Promote prevention: promote eco-friendly mobility and housing
E-waste: a regional initiative
Secretariat: when we the network is in place establish the secretariat.
What we have done so far and proposed activities for the next 2 years are provided in the page 20 of the meeting document.
I will take one issue from each of the categories as sample.

3. Phase I Implementation
Network Establishment
Baseline Studies
Action Plans
Sub-regional
Action Plan
Identification of NEAs
Establishment of NEAs
Network&Database of Experts/Institutions
Guidelines for the Baseline Studies
Preparation of Baseline Studies
Baseline Studies & Database
National
Identifying emerging issues may come from either policy dialogues or research findings from the scientific community
These are the emerging issues that have been raised in various forums and the requests from the Governments to UNEP
When we receive the requests, we develop the concept to address the issue. There are 3 issues at conceptual stage
SDP: reactive approach to proactive approach
Environment security: link the environmental issues with security of food, water and energy
Promote prevention: promote eco-friendly mobility and housing
E-waste: a regional initiative
Secretariat: when we the network is in place establish the secretariat.
What we have done so far and proposed activities for the next 2 years are provided in the page 20 of the meeting document.
I will take one issue from each of the categories as sample.

4. Phase II Implementation
Hanimaadu
Anuradaphura
Abadan
Port Canning
Suntharban
Geliphu
Narowal
Chitwan
Identifying emerging issues may come from either policy dialogues or research findings from the scientific community
These are the emerging issues that have been raised in various forums and the requests from the Governments to UNEP
When we receive the requests, we develop the concept to address the issue. There are 3 issues at conceptual stage
SDP: reactive approach to proactive approach
Environment security: link the environmental issues with security of food, water and energy
Promote prevention: promote eco-friendly mobility and housing
E-waste: a regional initiative
Secretariat: when we the network is in place establish the secretariat.
What we have done so far and proposed activities for the next 2 years are provided in the page 20 of the meeting document.
I will take one issue from each of the categories as sample.
Trained national institutions.
Established monitoring stations.

5. Phase III: Objectives
Strengthen the regional cooperation and stakeholders participation under the Malé Declaration;
Strengthen the capacity building programmes initiated during Phase II;
Enhance the capacity of NIAs on emission inventory development and Integrated Assessment Modeling
Enhance the analytical and impact assessment capability at the national level through integration of findings from local pollution studies and conducting assessment studies;
Provide decision support information for policy formulation and air pollution prevention ; and
Raise awareness for action through targeted dissemination
IG 6; October 2004, Tehran, Iran agreed on the Phase III objectives
Identifying emerging issues may come from either policy dialogues or research findings from the scientific community
These are the emerging issues that have been raised in various forums and the requests from the Governments to UNEP
When we receive the requests, we develop the concept to address the issue. There are 3 issues at conceptual stage
SDP: reactive approach to proactive approach
Environment security: link the environmental issues with security of food, water and energy
Promote prevention: promote eco-friendly mobility and housing
E-waste: a regional initiative
Secretariat: when we the network is in place establish the secretariat.
What we have done so far and proposed activities for the next 2 years are provided in the page 20 of the meeting document.
I will take one issue from each of the categories as sample.

6. Ob1: Regional Cooperation
Intergovernmental meeting, stakeholders meeting cum coordination meeting
Evaluated the implementation since adoption
Extended organizational structure
Establishment of specialized centers
Air pollution related initiatives in South Asia need to be coordinated under the framework of Male’ Declaration
Focus on reduction of air pollution
Recommended to increase the financial sustainability through local contributions
Identifying emerging issues may come from either policy dialogues or research findings from the scientific community
These are the emerging issues that have been raised in various forums and the requests from the Governments to UNEP
When we receive the requests, we develop the concept to address the issue. There are 3 issues at conceptual stage
SDP: reactive approach to proactive approach
Environment security: link the environmental issues with security of food, water and energy
Promote prevention: promote eco-friendly mobility and housing
E-waste: a regional initiative
Secretariat: when we the network is in place establish the secretariat.
What we have done so far and proposed activities for the next 2 years are provided in the page 20 of the meeting document.
I will take one issue from each of the categories as sample.
IG 8; September 2006, Thimbu, Bhutan

7. Extended institutional structure
Intergovernmental Meeting (NFP and NIA)
Technical Committee (MoC, SEI, UNEP RRCAP)
Technical Center on monitoring Dry Deposition
Technical Center on Monitoring Wet Deposition
Technical Center on Soil Impact
Technical Center on Vegetation Impact
Technical Center on Corrosion Impact
Technical Center on Health Impact
Regional Stakeholders Forum
(Universities, NGOs, youth groups, relevant initiatives in South Asia)
Secretariat for Male’ Declaration (UNEP RRCAP)
National Focal Points (NFP)
National Implementing Agencies (NIA)
National Stakeholders Forum (Universities, NGOs, youth groups)
Member States
National Centers for Impact Assessment
Sub-regional partners (SACEP and SAARC)
Technical Center on Pollution Reduction policies/strategies
Technical Center on Emission Inventory and modeling
Identifying emerging issues may come from either policy dialogues or research findings from the scientific community
These are the emerging issues that have been raised in various forums and the requests from the Governments to UNEP
When we receive the requests, we develop the concept to address the issue. There are 3 issues at conceptual stage
SDP: reactive approach to proactive approach
Environment security: link the environmental issues with security of food, water and energy
Promote prevention: promote eco-friendly mobility and housing
E-waste: a regional initiative
Secretariat: when we the network is in place establish the secretariat.
What we have done so far and proposed activities for the next 2 years are provided in the page 20 of the meeting document.
I will take one issue from each of the categories as sample.

8. Ob2: Capacity Building on Monitoring
In-country February 2006; Kulna, Bangladesh
National Training programmes
Specialized training programmes at the national level
eg. Nine technical personnel from DoE, Bangladesh were trained on operating AAS in February 2006
Regional Training Programme; March 2006, RRCAP, Bangkok
Regional Training Programmes
Annual refresher trainings at regional level
eg. The fourth regional training was organised in March 2006
Identifying emerging issues may come from either policy dialogues or research findings from the scientific community
These are the emerging issues that have been raised in various forums and the requests from the Governments to UNEP
When we receive the requests, we develop the concept to address the issue. There are 3 issues at conceptual stage
SDP: reactive approach to proactive approach
Environment security: link the environmental issues with security of food, water and energy
Promote prevention: promote eco-friendly mobility and housing
E-waste: a regional initiative
Secretariat: when we the network is in place establish the secretariat.
What we have done so far and proposed activities for the next 2 years are provided in the page 20 of the meeting document.
I will take one issue from each of the categories as sample.

9. Ob3: Capacity Building on Inventory and Modeling
Developed emissions inventory manual accompanied by a workbook (Excel) for compilation
Trained personnel from all the participating countries on emission inventory and integrated assessment model
An integrated information and assessment system (IIAS) and Users’ Manual
Training workshop; July 2006, RRCAP
Integrated Information and Assessment System (IIAS)
Identifying emerging issues may come from either policy dialogues or research findings from the scientific community
These are the emerging issues that have been raised in various forums and the requests from the Governments to UNEP
When we receive the requests, we develop the concept to address the issue. There are 3 issues at conceptual stage
SDP: reactive approach to proactive approach
Environment security: link the environmental issues with security of food, water and energy
Promote prevention: promote eco-friendly mobility and housing
E-waste: a regional initiative
Secretariat: when we the network is in place establish the secretariat.
What we have done so far and proposed activities for the next 2 years are provided in the page 20 of the meeting document.
I will take one issue from each of the categories as sample.
Inventory manual:
Newsgroups:

10. Ob4: Capacity Building on Impact Assessment
Case studies in selected countries
Methodology
Regional Level Training
Regional level discussion of the results
Dissemination
Focus areas
Develop urban integrated assessment capacity
Strengthen knowledge on human health impact assessment
Strengthen knowledge on crops impact assessment
Strengthen knowledge on corrosion impact assessment, model
Identifying emerging issues may come from either policy dialogues or research findings from the scientific community
These are the emerging issues that have been raised in various forums and the requests from the Governments to UNEP
When we receive the requests, we develop the concept to address the issue. There are 3 issues at conceptual stage
SDP: reactive approach to proactive approach
Environment security: link the environmental issues with security of food, water and energy
Promote prevention: promote eco-friendly mobility and housing
E-waste: a regional initiative
Secretariat: when we the network is in place establish the secretariat.
What we have done so far and proposed activities for the next 2 years are provided in the page 20 of the meeting document.
I will take one issue from each of the categories as sample.

11. Ob5: Decision Support Information
(i) Case studies
Provided technical support for an eco-village demonstration project in Sri Lanka
(ii) Good practices
Identify the areas for pollution control and abatement in each of the participating countries;
Collate success stories (for pollution control and abetment);
Dissemination of success stories in the participating countries.
Eco village was opened by the President of Sri Lanka in March 2006
Identifying emerging issues may come from either policy dialogues or research findings from the scientific community
These are the emerging issues that have been raised in various forums and the requests from the Governments to UNEP
When we receive the requests, we develop the concept to address the issue. There are 3 issues at conceptual stage
SDP: reactive approach to proactive approach
Environment security: link the environmental issues with security of food, water and energy
Promote prevention: promote eco-friendly mobility and housing
E-waste: a regional initiative
Secretariat: when we the network is in place establish the secretariat.
What we have done so far and proposed activities for the next 2 years are provided in the page 20 of the meeting document.
I will take one issue from each of the categories as sample.

12. Ob6: Rise Awareness (i) Publication on Male’ Declaration
Draft was adopted the IG8
will be published by the IG9
(ii) Newsletter and Brochure
To disseminate Malé Declaration related information to the public and stakeholders.
The content of the newsletter has largely been reports on the network’s activities
(iii) Information sharing
Among the countries and other networks
(iv) Networking with youths
South Asia Youth Environment Network (SAYEN) is participating in the awareness activities.
Identifying emerging issues may come from either policy dialogues or research findings from the scientific community
These are the emerging issues that have been raised in various forums and the requests from the Governments to UNEP
When we receive the requests, we develop the concept to address the issue. There are 3 issues at conceptual stage
SDP: reactive approach to proactive approach
Environment security: link the environmental issues with security of food, water and energy
Promote prevention: promote eco-friendly mobility and housing
E-waste: a regional initiative
Secretariat: when we the network is in place establish the secretariat.
What we have done so far and proposed activities for the next 2 years are provided in the page 20 of the meeting document.
I will take one issue from each of the categories as sample.

13. Male’ Declaration for South Asia
EANET for East Asia
Atmospheric Brown Clouds (ABC)
Global Atmospheric Forum

14. East Asia Network on Acid Deposition (EANET)
Four experts meetings were held in East Asia from 1993 to 1997 to discuss the issue of acid deposition.
The First Intergovernmental Meeting (IG1) was held in 1998 and agreed to establish EANET.
Ten countries, which include: China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russia, Thailand and Vietnam started the preparatory phase activities from

15. EANET: Regular Phase
Participation:
12 countries in East Asian region, which includes Northeast and Southeast Asia, that expressed at the Second Intergovernmental Meeting their intention to participate in the Network
Started intensive monitoring on common standards with sharing of data and expertise

16. EANET: Institutional Arrangement

17. Monitoring Dry Deposition
EANET: Monitoring network
Monitoring Dry Deposition
Banryu(Japan)
SO2
NO, NO2, NOx O3
HNO3, HCl, NH3
PM10
PMC
China X
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Mongolia
Philippines
RoK
Russia
Thailand
Vietnam
Mondy(Russia)
Los Banos(Philippines)
Terelj(Mongolia)
Hoa Binh(Viet Nam)
Kosan(R.of Korea)
Jakarta/EMC(Indonesia)
Zhuhai(China)
Bangkok/ERTC(Rhailand)
Tanah(Malaysia)

18. EANET: Future Direction
IG6 in November 2004
Working Group on Future Development of EANET.
IG8 in November 2006,
Medium term plan
Extended the Working Group on Future Development of EANET.

19. Male’ Declaration for South Asia
EANET for East Asia
Atmospheric Brown Clouds (ABC)
Global Atmospheric Forum

20. Aerosol Particulates Haze at 5km; up to 3km high
Size of continental US
Covering Indian Ocean, South Asia, Southeast Asia and China
Source: V. Ramanathan

21. Brown Cloud Chemical Composition
Ramanathan et al, 2001
Lelieveld et al, 2001

22. Major Components of Project ABC
The project ABC comprised of 3 major programmes:
Observation: establishment of a network of ground based monitoring stations across the Asia and Pacific region for data collection and capacity building.
Impact assessment: assessment of the potential impacts of ABC on agriculture, water, and health using the data from the monitoring stations.
Awareness and mitigation: provide science-based information for policy makers to mitigate atmospheric pollution.
Monitoring
Assessment of impact on crop, health and water budget
Awareness & Mitigation

23. Observatories Aerosol properties Precipitation chemistry
Established new observatories
Upgraded existing observatories
Source: V. Ramanathan
Observatories are fully equipped with a suit of state-of-the-art instruments to monitor:
Aerosol properties
Precipitation chemistry
Gaseous species
Solar radiation
Meteorological parameters

24. Pioneer Effort - UAVs
Three UAVs were used in staked formation measuring simultaneously the effects of ABC over the same cloud system.
First time in environment monitoring
Recent Field campaigns with UAVs
Maldives Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Campaign (MAC) in South Asia; March 2006
East Asian Regional Experiment (ABC-EAREX2005) in East Asia; Feb.-Apr. 2005
ABC-Post Monsoon Experiment (APMEX-2004) in South Asia; Oct.-Nov. 2004
Source: Prof. Ramanathan

25. Science Team Chair and Vice Chair
Impact Assessment
First Impact Assessment workshop, December 2005, Bangkok, Thailand
Initiated ABC Impact Assessment studies
Review workshops in December 2006
PROCEDURE
Science Team Chair and Vice Chair
Lead Institution
[Agriculture]
[water]
[Health]
Network
Assessment
report

26. Male’ Declaration for South Asia
EANET for East Asia
Atmospheric Brown Clouds (ABC)
Global Atmospheric Forum

27. Global Atmospheric Forum
Objectives
Strengthening inter-governmental networks at the regional scale;
Greater harmonization of technical system, information and assessment process within and between the regions and capacity building based on them; and
Promoting consensus among stakeholders to underpin emergence of regional, hemispheric and global action.
There are three initiatives under implementation
Atmospheric Brown Clouds (ABC):
UNEP has established a Science Team (ST), comprising international scientists and chaired by Prof. Ramanathan and Prof. Crutzen, to study the issue of ABC.
Aerosol observatory programme and impact assessment programme have been initiated.
Capacity building activities such as training have also been initiated.
The next meeting of the ST and a workshop on impact assessment is scheduled for 6-9 December 2005 in Bangkok.
2. Glacial Melting and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF):
Studies on the impact of climate change on the glacial system have been completed for Nepal and Bhutan.
The results show more than 40 glacial lakes filling rapidly and proposed detail investigation and preventive measures.
Proposal has been submitted to DGEF.
3. Dust and Sandstorms (DSS):
Northeast Asia has witnessed concerning increase in frequency and intensity of these storms. An inter-agency response has been formulated.
A phased program for development of monitoring and early warning network has been completed by a technical committee chaired by UNEP.
A concept proposal for capacity building on monitoring and early warning will be discussed during a fact finding mission (25 July– 3 August 2005).
A consultative meeting is scheduled for August 2005.

28. Global Atmospheric Forum
Activities in Asia
Convene annual meetings of initiatives on regional air pollution
Closer co-operation and joint action among sub-regional networks in Asia
Technology transfer and methodology harmonization on monitoring, impact assessment, Inventory compilation
There are three initiatives under implementation
Atmospheric Brown Clouds (ABC):
UNEP has established a Science Team (ST), comprising international scientists and chaired by Prof. Ramanathan and Prof. Crutzen, to study the issue of ABC.
Aerosol observatory programme and impact assessment programme have been initiated.
Capacity building activities such as training have also been initiated.
The next meeting of the ST and a workshop on impact assessment is scheduled for 6-9 December 2005 in Bangkok.
2. Glacial Melting and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF):
Studies on the impact of climate change on the glacial system have been completed for Nepal and Bhutan.
The results show more than 40 glacial lakes filling rapidly and proposed detail investigation and preventive measures.
Proposal has been submitted to DGEF.
3. Dust and Sandstorms (DSS):
Northeast Asia has witnessed concerning increase in frequency and intensity of these storms. An inter-agency response has been formulated.
A phased program for development of monitoring and early warning network has been completed by a technical committee chaired by UNEP.
A concept proposal for capacity building on monitoring and early warning will be discussed during a fact finding mission (25 July– 3 August 2005).
A consultative meeting is scheduled for August 2005.
Standardized guidelines and joint programmes