Better Air Quality (BAQ) Conference 2026 11 to 13 March 2026 Thailand Clean Air Asia, along with co-organizers, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), presented the 12th Better Air Quality conference (BAQ 2026) held on 11-13 March 2026, with pre-events on 9–10 March, in Bangkok, Thailand. The BAQ 2026 theme, Together for Clear Skies: Driving Action, Accelerating Investment, called for collective progress on air quality across Asia and the Pacific. BAQ 2026 convened a wider circle of stakeholders to shape and deliver better air quality outcomes, improving health and well-being, and contributing to global climate goals. This highlighted the importance of partnerships and investments in accelerating the implementation of on-the-ground solutions. Air pollution remains one of the region’s most urgent public health and environmental challenges, yet it also presents one of the greatest opportunities for collaboration, and climate and other co-benefits across sectors and economies. Clean air is a shared development goal, and it will take a wide coalition of effort, including financial, technical, and institutional commitment, to deliver lasting results. BAQ 2026 aimed to catalyze transformative action, partnership, and investment, positioning clean air as a driver of sustainable growth and well-being across the region. Objectives The objectives of the BAQ 2026 conference were to: Unlock financing and funding to support solutions that deliver long-term economic resilience and health benefits. Drive action and strengthen understanding and cooperation on scalable and integrated solutions to air pollution. Promote stronger sectoral and cross-sectoral partnerships to support actions on the ground and broaden the clean air community—connecting governments, technical experts, funders, the private sector, and advocates with a broader set of stakeholders and sectors—sensitizing more actors and catalyzing a paradigm shift for better air quality. Program and Learning Materials Plenaries March 11 March 12 March 13 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Opening Plenary Opening Plenary From Milestones to Momentum: Reflecting on PRC’s Clean Air Journey and Future Pathways This presentation gives an overview of the three phases of Clean Air actions and the significant improvements in air quality in PRC. Kebin He Investing for Clean Air: A Call to Scale-Up Financing Investing for Clean Air: A Call to Scale-Up Financing Investing for Clean Air: Setting the Stage This presentation gives an overview of the gap and challenges in accessing air quality funding. James Morris, Amanda Curry Brown Investing for Clean Air: A Call to Scale-Up Financing JICA’s Effort to Finance Air Quality Programs This presentation gives an overview of JICA’s support in air quality programs. Hiroaki Takiguchi Driving Actions and Solutions Driving Actions and Solutions Building Political Will, Including the G20 Outcomes This presentation gives an overview of the G20 Environment Ministers meeting, emphasizing the urgent need for global action, collaboration, and… Patience Gwaze Driving Actions and Solutions Plenary – Breaking Down Barriers: Enabling Climate and Clean Air Action This presentation gives an overview of the economic impacts of air pollution and climate change and the need for coordinated action and investment. Eric Zusman Driving Actions and Solutions Innovative Approaches to Addressing Data Gaps This presentation gives an overview of the EPIC Air Quality Fund to help address scarcity in clean air resources. Christa Hasenkopf Driving Actions and Solutions Building Capacity, including Use of AQMx This presentation gives an overview of the Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx) and JICA’s Technical Cooperation Projects. Hiroaki Takiguchi Driving Actions and Solutions Ending Open Burning of Waste in Asia: From Political Commitment to Action This presentation gives an overview of the regional roadmap to end open burning oof waste on Asia. Miho Hayashi Driving Actions and Solutions Synergies Between Air Pollution Control and GHGs Mitigation This presentation gives an overview of the importance of quantifying the synergetic level of measures related to health benefits and greenhouse gas … Yixuan Zheng Breathe Better: What Leading Cities Are Doing Differently Breathe Better: What Leading Cities Are Doing Differently Why Cities Matter Now This presentation gives an overview of the Breathe Cities initiative, highlighting its key pillars, city case studies, and strategies for improving… Cecilia Vaca-Jones Breathe Better: What Leading Cities Are Doing Differently Breathe Better: How Leading Cities Have Rapidly Cut Air Pollution This presentation gives an overview of air quality trends in Asian cities, highlighting significant reduction in pollution. Iyad Kheirbek, Glynda Bathan-Baterina Forging South-South Partnerships and Accelerating Collective Action on Air Pollution Forging South-South Partnerships and Accelerating Collective Action on Air Pollution Air Quality in the Asia-Pacific Region and Opportunities for Regional Cooperation This presentation gives an overview of air quality challenges in the Asia-Pacific, highlighting widespread exposure and the need for stronger… Sangmin Nam Forging South-South Partnerships and Accelerating Collective Action on Air Pollution Strategic Partnerships for Clean Air in the Region This presentation gives an overview of UNEP’s efforts to improve air quality in the Asia-Pacific through regional cooperation and partnerships. Yujeong Kim Forging South-South Partnerships and Accelerating Collective Action on Air Pollution Air Pollution Control in P.R. China: Achievements and Next Steps This presentation provides an overview of PR China’s air pollution control efforts, progress, and future strategies aligned with economic and climate… Long Yang Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Session 1: E-Mobility for Clean Air, Jobs, and Economic Growth: Evidence, Barriers, and Pathways to Scale Session 1: E-Mobility for Clean Air, Jobs, and Economic Growth: Evidence, Barriers, and Pathways to Scale State of E-Mobility in Asia (Market Growth, Policy Momentum, and Investment Signals) This presentation gives an overview of the key research insights on market trends and consumer behavior with highlight on important data and emerging… Ahn Meg Adonis Session 1: E-Mobility for Clean Air, Jobs, and Economic Growth: Evidence, Barriers, and Pathways to Scale Health Benefits of Accelerated Electric Vehicle Adoption in Asia This presentation gives an overview of the contribution and health impacts of electric vehicles in Asia. Lingzhi Jin Session 1: E-Mobility for Clean Air, Jobs, and Economic Growth: Evidence, Barriers, and Pathways to Scale The Scale-up of China E-mobility: Policy Drivers, Pathways and Air Quality Benefits This presentation gives an overview of the rapid development and health benefits of e-mobility in China. Shaojun Zhang Session 1: E-Mobility for Clean Air, Jobs, and Economic Growth: Evidence, Barriers, and Pathways to Scale The High-level Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Forum in Asia This presentation gives an overview of the High-level Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Forum in Asia, highlighting its history,… Ryo Suzuki Session 2: Pathways for Clean Air and Clean Energy - Regional Sharing Session on Policy, Finance, and Technology Solutions in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Viet Nam Session 2: Pathways for Clean Air and Clean Energy - Regional Sharing Session on Policy, Finance, and Technology Solutions in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Viet Nam Application of Emission Trading in Thailand This presentation gives an overview of the application of emission trading in Thailand, focusing on the Map Ta Phut industrial complex. Supat Wangwongwatana Session 2: Pathways for Clean Air and Clean Energy - Regional Sharing Session on Policy, Finance, and Technology Solutions in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Viet Nam Fuel Switching Pathways for Coal-Using Industries in Jakarta This presentation gives an overview of the analysis for fuel switching in coal-using industries in Indonesia. Firdha Laila Amalia Session 2: Pathways for Clean Air and Clean Energy - Regional Sharing Session on Policy, Finance, and Technology Solutions in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Viet Nam Innovation, Integration, Impact-Advancing Clean Energy and Clean Air with ADB This presentation gives an overview of ADB’s strategy for advancing clean energy and air quality in Asia and the Pacific through policy, investments,… Lei Zhang Session 2: Pathways for Clean Air and Clean Energy - Regional Sharing Session on Policy, Finance, and Technology Solutions in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Viet Nam Pathways for Clean Air and Clean Energy – Regional Sharing Session on Policy, Finance, and Technology Solutions in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Viet Nam This presentation gives an overview of the role of regional cooperation in Clean Air Policy. Jundy Del Socorro Session 2: Pathways for Clean Air and Clean Energy - Regional Sharing Session on Policy, Finance, and Technology Solutions in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Viet Nam Pathways For Clean Air and Clean Energy on Policy, Finance, And Technology Solutions in Indonesia This presentation gives an overview of Indonesia’s pathways for achieving clean air and clean energy through policy, finance, and technology… Marhasak Denny Silaban Session 2: Pathways for Clean Air and Clean Energy - Regional Sharing Session on Policy, Finance, and Technology Solutions in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Viet Nam Actions to Improve Air Quality in Viet Nam This presentation gives an overview of Viet Nam’s air quality, pollution drivers, and its national action plan to improve air quality. Nguyen Truong Huynh Session 3: Implementing Synergistic Solutions to Air Pollution and Climate Change in Asia and Beyond: From Science to Policy to Action Session 3: Implementing Synergistic Solutions to Air Pollution and Climate Change in Asia and Beyond: From Science to Policy to Action Assessing and Overcoming Barriers to Implementing Integrated Solutions in Thailand This presentation gives an overview of the assessment of barriers to implementing solutions to reduce short-lived climate pollutants in Thailand. Kaoru Akahoshi Session 3: Implementing Synergistic Solutions to Air Pollution and Climate Change in Asia and Beyond: From Science to Policy to Action Measuring the Impacts of Barriers in Thailand This presentation gives an overview of the impacts of delays in implementing black carbon mitigation measures in Thailand, especially in the… Tatsuya Hanaoka Session 3: Implementing Synergistic Solutions to Air Pollution and Climate Change in Asia and Beyond: From Science to Policy to Action Transition Intelligence for all Cities This presentation gives an overview of NEXQT’s AI-powered platform for accelerating city decarbonization. Fouzi Benkhelifa Session 3: Implementing Synergistic Solutions to Air Pollution and Climate Change in Asia and Beyond: From Science to Policy to Action Synergies Between Air Pollution Control and GHGs Mitigation The presentation gives an overview of the critical synergy between air pollution control and greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation in China. Yixuan Zheng Session 3: Implementing Synergistic Solutions to Air Pollution and Climate Change in Asia and Beyond: From Science to Policy to Action EDF’s Global Clean Air Actions and Partnerships for Health and Climate This presentation gives an overview of EDF’s clean air initiatives using data and partnerships to drive climate action. Sergio Sanchez Session 5: Achieving Clean Air at Scale: Airshed Based Air Quality Management through Sectoral Interventions Session 5: Achieving Clean Air at Scale: Airshed Based Air Quality Management through Sectoral Interventions Session 5: Achieving Clean Air at Scale: Airshed Based Air Quality Management through Sectoral Interventions Methodological Approach for Airshed Delineation: Meteorology, Source Interaction, and Prediction This presentation gives an overview of airshed delineation methods, integrating meteorology, topography, emissions, and modeling for effective air… Sharma Mukesh Session 6: Asia Regional Exchange: Sharing City Best Practices on Clean Air Actions Session 6: Asia Regional Exchange: Sharing City Best Practices on Clean Air Actions Efficacy of PRC's Clean Air Actions to Tackle PM2.5 Pollution This presentation gives an overview of PR China’s Clean Air Actions in reducing PM2.5 pollution and their effectiveness over time. Qiang Zhang Session 6: Asia Regional Exchange: Sharing City Best Practices on Clean Air Actions Joint Prevention and Control of Air Pollution in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Surrounding Areas: Review and Prospects This presentation gives an overview of joint air pollution control efforts in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, highlighting challenges and future… Tang Yi Session 6: Asia Regional Exchange: Sharing City Best Practices on Clean Air Actions The Integrated Triad Model: Beijing’s Path to Precision Air Quality Governance This presentation gives an overview of Beijing’s data-driven model for precision air quality management. Xiu’e Shen Session 6: Asia Regional Exchange: Sharing City Best Practices on Clean Air Actions Construction and Application of an Intelligent Supervision System for Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle Emissions in Megacities: A Case Study in Shanghai This presentation gives an overview of Shanghai’s intelligent system for monitoring and reducing heavy-duty diesel vehicle emissions. Haixia Dai Session 6: Asia Regional Exchange: Sharing City Best Practices on Clean Air Actions Shanghai's Industrial VOCs Control : A Decade of Practice and Progress (2014 –2024) This presentation gives an overview of Shanghai’s progress in controlling industrial VOCs, highlighting key policies, innovations, and outcomes. Mengya BU Session 7: Breathing Hope: Inspiring Health amid Heat and Haze Session 7: Breathing Hope: Inspiring Health amid Heat and Haze Breathing Hope: Inspiring Health amid Heat and Haze This presentation gives an overview of the combined health impacts of heat and air pollution and highlights ADB initiatives and the H.E.A.T… Michael Rattinger Session 7: Breathing Hope: Inspiring Health amid Heat and Haze Programs for Prevention and Control of Health Impacts This presentation gives an overview of the health impacts of air pollution in Indonesia. Then Suyanti Session 8: Bridging the E-mobility Investment Gap: From Pipeline to Projects Session 8: Bridging the E-mobility Investment Gap: From Pipeline to Projects Philippine Electric Vehicle Industry: Make It Happen This presentation gives an overview of the e-mobility development in the Philippines. Ma. Corazon Halili-Dichosa Session 8: Bridging the E-mobility Investment Gap: From Pipeline to Projects Accelerating EV adoption in Malaysia: Investments and Scaling up This presentation gives an overview of the progress, investment trends, and challenges of EV adoption in Malaysia. Abdul Hakim Ab. Rahim Session 8: Bridging the E-mobility Investment Gap: From Pipeline to Projects E-mobility Development in Bangladesh This presentation gives an overview of the current state, proposed reforms, and investment needs for e-mobility development in Dhaka’s bus sector. Md Tusher Session 8: Bridging the E-mobility Investment Gap: From Pipeline to Projects Viet Nam: Automobile Industry Situation and Update Policies for Transitioning to Green Vehicles for Environment Protection This presentation outlines Viet Nam’s automobile industry, focusing on market trends, EV adoption, and policies promoting green transportation. Dao Hoai Nam Session 8: Bridging the E-mobility Investment Gap: From Pipeline to Projects E-mobility Development in Europe: Lessons from the GIANTS Project This presentation gives an overview of the BEV adoption in Europe, including policies, market challenges, and the GIANTS project approach. Stefan Werland Session 9: Financing Modalities for Clean Air: Pathways to Scale Innovations and Solutions Session 9: Financing Modalities for Clean Air: Pathways to Scale Innovations and Solutions State of Air Quality Financing in Asia This presentation gives an overview of the air quality financing trends and key recipient regions in Asia based on Clean Air Fund analysis. Shirish Sinha Session 9: Financing Modalities for Clean Air: Pathways to Scale Innovations and Solutions Introduction to Japan Fund for Joint-Crediting Mechanism and JCM This presentation outlines the Japan Fund for Joint Crediting Mechanism (JFJCM), including its objectives, eligible projects and countries, and case… Shohei Okano Session 9: Financing Modalities for Clean Air: Pathways to Scale Innovations and Solutions Presentation: Viet Nam Case This presentation examines replacing coal with agricultural biomass in Viet Nam, identifying viable models and pilot strategies despite economic… Hai Minh Tran, Ken Yamashita Session 9: Financing Modalities for Clean Air: Pathways to Scale Innovations and Solutions Presentation: India Case This presentation gives an overview of the JCM framework and feasibility study in India. Anupam Saini, Fumihiko Kuwahara Session 9: Financing Modalities for Clean Air: Pathways to Scale Innovations and Solutions Presentation: Indonesia Case This presentation gives an overview of the Synergistic-JCM feasibility study for an energy-creating wastewater treatment system in Indonesia's… Robby Dewanfara, Hidenori Ishiguro Session 9: Financing Modalities for Clean Air: Pathways to Scale Innovations and Solutions Presentation: Mongolia Case This presentation proposes a hybrid waste system in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to cut pollution, emissions, and landfill impacts. Kenichi Maekawa Session 9: Financing Modalities for Clean Air: Pathways to Scale Innovations and Solutions Fireside Chat: Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan This gives an overview of projects aimed at improving air quality and promoting sustainable practices in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan. Leyli Pulatovna Seytova Session 9: Financing Modalities for Clean Air: Pathways to Scale Innovations and Solutions Fireside Chat: Chiang Rai, Thailand This gives an overview of the Blue Sky Strategy to address agricultural burning and haze in the ASEAN region. Prasert Jittpleecheep Session 9: Financing Modalities for Clean Air: Pathways to Scale Innovations and Solutions Fireside Chat: Tashkent, Uzbekistan This gives an overview of the Green Energy Production Project. Akmal Muradovich Jumaboyev Session 11: Delivering Solutions at Scale: Key Perspectives from World Bank-financed Programs and Insights from Clean Air Solutions Providers Session 11: Delivering Solutions at Scale: Key Perspectives from World Bank-financed Programs and Insights from Clean Air Solutions Providers Session 11: Delivering Solutions at Scale: Key Perspectives from World Bank-financed Programs and Insights from Clean Air Solutions Providers Clearing the Skies in South Asia: The World Bank’s Program and Insights from a Regional Solutions Book This presentation gives an overview of key insights from the World Bank's work on air quality in South Asia. Martin Heger Session 12: People-Centered Solutions: Making Inclusive Urban Planning Work for Clean Air and Climate Action Session 12: People-Centered Solutions: Making Inclusive Urban Planning Work for Clean Air and Climate Action Why Inclusion Matters for Clean Air And Climate Action This presentation highlights the importance of inclusive urban planning for achieving clean air and effective climate action. Glynda Bathan-Baterina Session 12: People-Centered Solutions: Making Inclusive Urban Planning Work for Clean Air and Climate Action The Antipolo City Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan This presentation gives an overview of Antipolo City’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP), focusing on inclusive planning and sustainable… Rowena Zapanta Session 12: People-Centered Solutions: Making Inclusive Urban Planning Work for Clean Air and Climate Action Air Insight: A User-Led Approach to PM2.5 Communications This presentation gives an overview of the user-led strategies for communicating PM2.5 pollution in urban areas, its framework, and key findings. Tul Pinkaew Session 12: People-Centered Solutions: Making Inclusive Urban Planning Work for Clean Air and Climate Action Inclusive Stations Prototyping Project This presentation gives an overview of ITDP’s project to improve accessibility at Transjakarta BRT stations for vulnerable groups through targeted… Deliani Siregar Session 13: Solutions for Clean Air: From Asia to the World Session 14: Strengthening Regional Cooperation to Manage Agricultural Open Burning and Wildfires in Southeast Asia and Beyond Session 14: Strengthening Regional Cooperation to Manage Agricultural Open Burning and Wildfires in Southeast Asia and Beyond Regional Overview of Agricultural Open Burning and Wildfires: Emissions and Effects on Local and Transboundary Haze Pollution in ASEAN This presentation gives an overview of the impacts of agricultural burning and wildfires in Southeast Asia, highlighting pollution, health risks, and… Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh Session 14: Strengthening Regional Cooperation to Manage Agricultural Open Burning and Wildfires in Southeast Asia and Beyond AQMx Sectoral Guidance on Crop Residue Burning and Wildfire Management This presentation gives an overview of AQMx and its guidance on managing air quality impacts from crop residue burning and wildfires. Juliette Laurent Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Session 1: Advancing Green Shipping in Asia: Solutions, Enablers, and Regional Pathways Session 1: Advancing Green Shipping in Asia: Solutions, Enablers, and Regional Pathways Solutions We Have: Green Shipping Corridor Development This presentation gives an overview of green shipping corridors as a strategy to reduce emissions and promote sustainable shipping. Iyad Kheirbek Session 1: Advancing Green Shipping in Asia: Solutions, Enablers, and Regional Pathways National Policies and Strategies for Decarbonizing Shipping Sector This presentation gives an overview of Indonesia’s policies and strategies to decarbonize shipping, including ecoports, biodiesel, and inland… Ema Natasya Sitepu Session 2: Mitigation of Super Pollutants: Harnessing Multiple Co-Benefits for Air Quality, Health, Climate, Cryosphere, and Economy Session 2: Mitigation of Super Pollutants: Harnessing Multiple Co-Benefits for Air Quality, Health, Climate, Cryosphere, and Economy Unlocking Science: A Pathway to Mitigate Super Pollutants with Strong Co-benefits This presentation gives an overview of the climate and health impacts of super pollutants and the Clean Air Fund’s efforts to address them. Ram Lal Verma Session 2: Mitigation of Super Pollutants: Harnessing Multiple Co-Benefits for Air Quality, Health, Climate, Cryosphere, and Economy Transboundary Haze Mitigation Efforts - Policy in Action This presentation highlights transboundary haze sources and regional mitigation efforts in the Greater Mekong Subregion. Patrick Büker Session 2: Mitigation of Super Pollutants: Harnessing Multiple Co-Benefits for Air Quality, Health, Climate, Cryosphere, and Economy Advancing Regional Cooperation in the IGPHF through Science-Policy-Finance Dialogues and National Strategies with Regional Alignment This presentation gives an overview of the air pollution mitigation in the IGP-HF region, emphasizing the need for regional cooperation and public… Parth Sarathi Mahapatra Session 2: Mitigation of Super Pollutants: Harnessing Multiple Co-Benefits for Air Quality, Health, Climate, Cryosphere, and Economy Climate Change and Super Pollutants This presentation gives an overview of climate change and super pollutants, highlighting their impacts and the role of mitigation efforts. Sirapong Sooktawee Session 2: Mitigation of Super Pollutants: Harnessing Multiple Co-Benefits for Air Quality, Health, Climate, Cryosphere, and Economy From Waste to Wheels: ADB Driving Super Pollutant Reduction This presentation gives an overview of the ADB’s efforts to reduce super pollutants through financing, policy support, and technical assistance. Clyde Hutchinson Session 3: Roundtable Discussion on Needs and Opportunities in the Lower Mekong Region Session 3: Roundtable Discussion on Needs and Opportunities in the Lower Mekong Region Near-real Time Emission Inventory Platform for Air Quality Management in the Lower Mekong Sub-region This presentation gives an overview of a data-driven platform for real-time air quality management in the Lower Mekong Sub-region. Ekbordin Winijkul Session 3: Roundtable Discussion on Needs and Opportunities in the Lower Mekong Region Strengthening Regional Cooperation to Manage Agricultural Open Burning and Wildfires in Southeast Asia and Beyond “Cambodia” This presentation gives an overview of Cambodia’s strategies to address agricultural open burning and wildfires and improve air quality. Chandath Him Session 3: Roundtable Discussion on Needs and Opportunities in the Lower Mekong Region Strengthening Regional Air Quality Governance: Thailand’s Strategic Priorities This presentation gives an overview of Thailand’s National Action Plans for air quality management and air pollution emission control strategies. Sirirat Yensong Session 4: Closing the Air Quality Capacity Gap: The Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx) Session 4: Closing the Air Quality Capacity Gap: The Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx) AQMx : “one-stop-shop” on Air Quality Management Exchange Platform This presentation gives an overview of AQMx in Thailand and its approach to air quality management. Ittipol Pawarmart Session 4: Closing the Air Quality Capacity Gap: The Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx) Applying the AQMx Guidance on Eliminating Open Waste Burning This presentation gives an overview of AQMx guidance for eliminating open waste burning and improving air quality. Lucy Stevens Session 4: Closing the Air Quality Capacity Gap: The Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx) Closing the Air Quality Capacity Gap: The Air Quality Management Exchange Platform This presentation gives an overview of AQMx and its role in bridging global air quality knowledge and action gaps. Juliette Laurent Session 5: Accelerating Investment for Clean Air in Indonesia: Unlocking Financing Opportunities at the Subnational Level Session 5: Accelerating Investment for Clean Air in Indonesia: Unlocking Financing Opportunities at the Subnational Level Indonesia’s Policy Directions on Air Protection and Management Based on the 2025–2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan This presentation gives an overview of Indonesia’s 2025–2029 plans for air protection and environmental management. Nizhar Marizi Session 5: Accelerating Investment for Clean Air in Indonesia: Unlocking Financing Opportunities at the Subnational Level Accelerating Investment for Clean Air in Indonesia: Unlocking Financing Opportunities at the Subnational Level This presentation gives an overview of challenges and opportunities for financing and capacity-building for subnational clean air initiatives in… Marhasak Denny Silaban Session 6: Turning Commitment into Impact: City Pathways through the Clean Air Accelerator Session 6: Turning Commitment into Impact: City Pathways through the Clean Air Accelerator From Commitment to Implementation: Hanoi's Collaborative Pathway to Low-Emission Zones and Clean Air Delivery This presentation gives an overview of Hanoi’s phased, collaborative approach to implementing Low-Emission Zones to reduce urban air pollution. Le Thanh Thuy Session 7: Clean Air Across Borders: Advancing Regional Action in the Indo‑Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills Session 7: Clean Air Across Borders: Advancing Regional Action in the Indo‑Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills Embedding Super Pollutant Mitigation Within Air Quality Management Strategies This presentation outlines integrating super pollutant mitigation into IGP-HF air quality management through coordinated policies, monitoring, and… Ashish Tiwari Session 7: Clean Air Across Borders: Advancing Regional Action in the Indo‑Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills How to Advance Regional Action in IGP-HF: Findings from Malé Declaration Scoping Study This presentation gives an overview of the key findings and recommendations from the Malé Declaration Scoping Study to advance regional action for… Vanisa Surapipith Session 8: Data-Driven Decisions: Leveraging Tools on Big Data Collection, Analysis, and Visualization to Drive Air Quality Management Decisions Session 8: Data-Driven Decisions: Leveraging Tools on Big Data Collection, Analysis, and Visualization to Drive Air Quality Management Decisions Data to Action: Leveraging Methane Data for Near-Term Climate Action This presentation gives an overview of tools and strategies using methane data to drive climate action and improve air quality. Vidvatta Sharma Session 9: Regionally Coordinated Actions on Air and Super Pollutants through National strategies: Towards Health, Climate and Water Security in the IGP-HF Session 9: Regionally Coordinated Actions on Air and Super Pollutants through National strategies: Towards Health, Climate and Water Security in the IGP-HF Embedding Super Pollutant Mitigation Within Air Quality Management Strategies This presentation outlines integrating super pollutant mitigation into IGP-HF air quality management through coordinated policies, monitoring, and… Ashish Tiwari Session 10: Next-Generation Monitoring and Assessment System for Air Pollution in East Asia Session 10: Next-Generation Monitoring and Assessment System for Air Pollution in East Asia Establishment of a Next-Generation Monitoring and Assessment System for Air Pollution in East Asia This presentation gives an overview of new technologies for updating air pollution monitoring system in East Asia. Hiroyuki Sase Session 10: Next-Generation Monitoring and Assessment System for Air Pollution in East Asia Satellite Utilization for Air Pollution Monitoring This presentation gives an overview of GOSAT-GW’s capabilities in monitoring air pollution and greenhouse gases to support environmental policy in… Isamu Morino Session 10: Next-Generation Monitoring and Assessment System for Air Pollution in East Asia LCS Monitoring for Understanding Urban Pollution Mechanisms This presentation gives an overview of the HAQMN project, integrating low-cost sensors with reference monitors to improve urban air quality… Akie Yuba Session 10: Next-Generation Monitoring and Assessment System for Air Pollution in East Asia Technical Solutions Monitoring - ENVEA – APAQ This presentation gives an overview of the technical solutions in monitoring air quality by ENVEA – APAQ. Joseph Deng Mao Session 10: Next-Generation Monitoring and Assessment System for Air Pollution in East Asia Technical Solutions Monitoring - Shimadzu Corporation This presentation gives an overview of the technical solutions in monitoring air quality by Shimadzu Corporation. Toshihiko Daito Session 10: Next-Generation Monitoring and Assessment System for Air Pollution in East Asia Technical Solutions Monitoring - HORIBA, Ltd This presentation gives an overview of the technical solutions in monitoring air quality by HORIBA, Ltd. Chawaphon Chailertwanich Session 10: Next-Generation Monitoring and Assessment System for Air Pollution in East Asia Technical Solutions Monitoring - Green Blue Corporation This presentation gives an overview of the technical solutions in monitoring air quality by Green Blue Corporation. Kazuhiro Misaka Session 10: Next-Generation Monitoring and Assessment System for Air Pollution in East Asia Technical Solutions Climate Change - BEMAC Corporation This presentation gives an overview of the technical solutions for climate change by BEMAC Corporation. Takahiro Innami Session 10: Next-Generation Monitoring and Assessment System for Air Pollution in East Asia Technical Solutions Climate Change - System Eng Service This presentation gives an overview of the technical solutions for climate change by System Eng Service. Masahiro Nochi Session 11: Air Quality-Climate-Health Nexus Session 11: Air Quality-Climate-Health Nexus Monitoring Health Impacts of Air Pollution by High-Resolution Data This presentation gives an overview of the monitoring of health impacts from air pollution using high-resolution data. Tao Xue Session 11: Air Quality-Climate-Health Nexus Advancing a Health-Driven Synergistic Approach to Address Air Pollution and Climate Change Challenges Based on Scientific Evidence This presentation gives an overview of the air quality–climate–health nexus in Asia-Pacific, emphasizing coordinated governance and collaboration. Tong Zhu Session 12: Advancing Low Emission Zones: Tools for Maturity Assessment and Emissions Modelling – Examples from SE Asia Session 12: Advancing Low Emission Zones: Tools for Maturity Assessment and Emissions Modelling – Examples from SE Asia Overview on Advancing LEZ and Other Measures to Reduce Traffic Related Pollution – Examples from SE Asia This presentation gives an overview of Low Emission Zones in Southeast Asia and their role in reducing traffic pollution through integrated transport… Rebecca Stapleton Session 12: Advancing Low Emission Zones: Tools for Maturity Assessment and Emissions Modelling – Examples from SE Asia LEZ Maturity Assessment Toolkit This presentation gives an overview of the LEZ Maturity Assessment Toolkit for evaluating city readiness to implement Low Emission Zones. Honor Puciato Session 12: Advancing Low Emission Zones: Tools for Maturity Assessment and Emissions Modelling – Examples from SE Asia Transport and Emissions Model This presentation gives an overview of a transport and emissions model used to assess the impact of policies like Low Emission Zones on traffic and… Sebastian Mueller Session 12: Advancing Low Emission Zones: Tools for Maturity Assessment and Emissions Modelling – Examples from SE Asia Interactive Session: LEZ Maturity Toolkit Application This presents the interactive session of LEZ Maturity Toolkit application. Session 13: Shared Air, Shared Future: Embedding Intergenerational Equity in Clean Air Investments and Decisions Session 13: Shared Air, Shared Future: Embedding Intergenerational Equity in Clean Air Investments and Decisions Why Intergenerational Equity is Key for Smart Clean Air Investments This presentation gives an overview of the importance of embedding intergenerational equity in clean air investments for a sustainable future. Enkhuun Byambadorj Session 13: Shared Air, Shared Future: Embedding Intergenerational Equity in Clean Air Investments and Decisions Small Hands, Big Impact: How Children Are Driving Climate and Clean Air Action This presentation gives an overview of the role of children and youth in driving climate and clean air action through key initiatives. Steven Setiawan Session 13: Shared Air, Shared Future: Embedding Intergenerational Equity in Clean Air Investments and Decisions BANGKA: Battery and Navigation Green Kit Assembly This presentation gives an overview of the "BANGKA" project, which introduces electric boats to promote sustainability and intergenerational equity… Marissa Francisco Munar, Carl Lester Fabian Session 13: Shared Air, Shared Future: Embedding Intergenerational Equity in Clean Air Investments and Decisions Empowering Youth for a Pollution-Free Asia-Pacific This presentation gives an overview of the role of youth in accelerating progress toward a Pollution-Free Planet. Boran Choi Session 13: Shared Air, Shared Future: Embedding Intergenerational Equity in Clean Air Investments and Decisions Running Together: Advancing Clean Air Through Community Building This presentation gives an overview of UrbanBetter’s efforts to improve air quality in Bangkok through community action, monitoring, urban design,… Kultida Ruechai, Waeautsaman Wani Session 14: Air Quality Finance Roundtable: Pathways for Asia-Pacific Session 14: Air Quality Finance Roundtable: Pathways for Asia-Pacific Air Quality Finance Roundtable: Pathways for Asia-Pacific This strategic session aims to present an overview of projects and investments contributing to air quality. Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Session 1: How do we Communicate Air Quality to Elevate it in the Public, Political and Policy agenda? Session 1: How do we Communicate Air Quality to Elevate it in the Public, Political and Policy agenda? Using Data Effectively to Engage for Action This presentation gives an overview of the Air Quality Life Index and its approach to communicating air pollution’s health impacts. Tanushree Ganguly Session 1: How do we Communicate Air Quality to Elevate it in the Public, Political and Policy agenda? Communicating Health and Impact: Why the Message isn't Landing? This presentation gives an overview of citizen science-based health communication strategies to engage vulnerable populations. Dwi Agustian Session 1: How do we Communicate Air Quality to Elevate it in the Public, Political and Policy agenda? Communicating Solutions: Translating Complex Science into Action This presentation gives an overview of the strategies for communicating complex air pollution science to drive action. Sarath Guttikunda Session 2: Air Quality Hybrid Monitoring and Modelling towards Prioritization of AQM Measures Session 2: Air Quality Hybrid Monitoring and Modelling towards Prioritization of AQM Measures Session 2: Air Quality Hybrid Monitoring and Modelling towards Prioritization of AQM Measures Opening Remarks and Significance of the Session This presentation gives an overview of advances and challenges in air quality monitoring and modeling, highlighting data integration for policy and… Everlyn Gayle Tamayo-Araneta Session 2: Air Quality Hybrid Monitoring and Modelling towards Prioritization of AQM Measures Key Developments of Air Sensors for Air Quality Management and Effective Communication with Policy Makers and Stakeholders This presentation gives an overview of air monitoring strategies, focusing on planning, training, and data use for decision-making. Tim Dye Session 2: Air Quality Hybrid Monitoring and Modelling towards Prioritization of AQM Measures The Use of a Sensor Monitoring Network and Modelling to Quantify Air Quality, Health, Economic Benefits of AQMP Measures in Quezon City, Philippines This presentation gives an overview of using sensor networks and modelling to assess air quality, health, and economic benefits of interventions in… Everlyn Gayle Tamayo-Araneta Session 2: Air Quality Hybrid Monitoring and Modelling towards Prioritization of AQM Measures Real-time Source Apportionment of Particulate Matter in PRC and India This presentation gives an overview of advancements in real-time source apportionment for more accurate and timely identification of pollution… Andre Prevot Session 3: Financing the Philippine Climate-smart Rice Transition Session 3: Financing the Philippine Climate-smart Rice Transition Session 3: Financing the Philippine Climate-smart Rice Transition Rice and SLCP Mitigation in the Philippines This presentation gives an overview of the mitigation potential and adoption challenges of climate-smart rice production practices in the Philippines. Alisher Mirzabaev Session 3: Financing the Philippine Climate-smart Rice Transition Key Barriers to Scaling SLCP Mitigation in Rice Production in the Philippines This presentation gives an overview of the key barriers and challenges to scaling up SLCP mitigation measures in rice production in the Philippines. Eduardo Jimmy Quilang Session 4: Air Pollution and Health in Indonesia: Reflections, Actions, and Policy Directions Session 4: Air Pollution and Health in Indonesia: Reflections, Actions, and Policy Directions Air Pollution and Health: Research Findings in Jakarta This presentation gives an overview of the health and economic impacts of air pollution in Jakarta. Budi Haryanto Session 4: Air Pollution and Health in Indonesia: Reflections, Actions, and Policy Directions Programs for Prevention and Control of Health Impacts This presentation gives an overview of the health impacts of air pollution in Indonesia. Then Suyanti Session 4: Air Pollution and Health in Indonesia: Reflections, Actions, and Policy Directions Trends in Air Quality and Sources of Air Pollution in Jakarta This presentation gives an overview of air quality trends and ongoing initiatives to improve environmental conditions in the Greater Jakarta area. Annisa Zahara Session 4: Air Pollution and Health in Indonesia: Reflections, Actions, and Policy Directions Assessing the Impact of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) Adoption on Air Quality and Public Health in Indonesia This presentation gives an overview of the impact of BEV adoption to improve air quality and public health in Indonesia. Ririn Radiawti Kusuma Session 4: Air Pollution and Health in Indonesia: Reflections, Actions, and Policy Directions Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Its Association on Urinary Malondialdehyde Levels of Public Transport Drivers in Jakarta This presentation gives an overview of PM2.5 exposure among Jakarta public transport drivers, its link to oxidative stress, and recommendations to… Damai Arum Pratiwi Session 5: Shared Atmosphere, Shared Responsibility: ASEAN Solutions for Better Air Session 5: Shared Atmosphere, Shared Responsibility: ASEAN Solutions for Better Air Health Benefits of Climate and Clean Air Policies In ASEAN This presentation gives an overview of health benefits from clean air and climate policies in ASEAN. Zbigniew Klimont Session 6: Scaling Low-Emissions Transport: Where We Are and What Is Being Done Session 6: Scaling Low-Emissions Transport: Where We Are and What Is Being Done Session 6: Scaling Low-Emissions Transport: Where We Are and What Is Being Done State of Play – Transport and Air Pollution in Asia and the Pacific This presentation gives an overview of transport and air pollution in Asia, highlighting challenges, progress, and the role of electric mobility and… Alvin Mejia, Sudhir Gota Session 6: Scaling Low-Emissions Transport: Where We Are and What Is Being Done Evaluating the Impact of Oxygenated Gasolines on Indonesian Vehicle Emissions Using MOVES Model This presentation gives an overview of a study on oxygenated gasoline in Indonesia, highlighting ether-blended fuels’ role in reducing urban air… Puji Lestari Session 6: Scaling Low-Emissions Transport: Where We Are and What Is Being Done UN Environment Safer and Cleaner Used Vehicle Programme This presentation gives an overview of used vehicle trade, policies, and impacts on air quality and road safety. Ariadne Baskin Session 7: National Action to Implement Clean Air and Human Rights in Asia-Pacific Session 7: National Action to Implement Clean Air and Human Rights in Asia-Pacific Session 7: National Action to Implement Clean Air and Human Rights in Asia-Pacific State Obligations on Air Pollution to Support Fulfilment of the Right to a Clean, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment This presentation gives an overview of legal frameworks for clean air rights and accountability in Southeast Asia. Windi Arini Imam Session 7: National Action to Implement Clean Air and Human Rights in Asia-Pacific Shared Air, Shared Responsibility: Multi-Level Governance Solutions for ASEAN’s Air Quality Challenges This presentation gives an overview of governance challenges and solutions for air quality in ASEAN, emphasizing coordinated action on short-lived… Patrick Büker Session 8: Advancing Green Shipping in Asia Solutions, Enablers, and Regional Pathways Session 9: Asia Clean Blue Skies Program (ACBSP) Coordination Workshop Session 9: Asia Clean Blue Skies Program (ACBSP) Coordination Workshop Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Karma Yangzom Aimee Cabalo Maria Katherina Patdu Katrina Jayme ADB Organizer/s Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster Climate Change and Sustainable Development Read Also Clean Air Asia Page 11th Better Air Quality (BAQ) Conference (2023) ADB Page: Better Air Quality (BAQ) Conference 2026 Partner Organization/s Clean Air Asia Climate and Clean Air Coalition United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific UN Environment Programme Topics Environment Urban Development