Asia Clean Blue Skies Program

Hybrid Event: Suwon, South Korea | Zoom Webinar

About the Asia Clean Blue Skies Program (ACBSP) Launch Event

This event launched the “Asia Clean Blue Skies Program” of the Asian Development Bank. The first phase of the program was implemented from September 2022 until September 2023. The overall goal of the program is to scale up investments in improving air quality.

CWRD Brown Bag Seminar on Almaty-Bishkek Economic Corridor: What can be done against air pollution?

On 9 April, CWRC’s Kristian Rosbach discussed ADB’s air pollution measuring and mitigation efforts in Bishkek and Almaty, making these cities healthier for inhabitants and visitors. The seminar stressed the importance of utilizing air quality data to inform these cities’ pollution reduction strategies. Around 70 participants attended the seminar.

VIDEO: Opportunities to Scale Up Economic and Market-Based Instruments to Address Air Pollution

ADB joins the world in marking International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 2021 by highlighting innovative approaches for healthier air and a healthier planet. This webinar presented trends for implementing economic and market-based instruments for air quality management, discussed recommendations for scaling up application, and explored needs, challenges, and opportunities for support through ADB operations.

Clean Air for Livable Cities Knowledge Series: September – November 2020

In celebration of the first International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies the Asian Development Bank is pleased to launch a six-part knowledge series on Clean Air for Livable Cities.

In the knowledge series, experts from international organizations, research institutes, Governments and civil societies will come together to share global and regional insights on addressing air pollution. In particular, the knowledge series will: