The BAQ Organizing Committee would like to thank all the participants, sponsors, supporting organizations, and co-organizers that made last year's Better Air Quality workshop quite successful. View draft report from the BAQ 2006 reporting committee (MS Word) The report is based on the evaluations submitted by the chairpersons of the different sessions, ‘interviews’ with participants during BAQ, and personal impressions of the reporting committee members. Main points for the evaluation were (1) scientific content of the sessions, (2) role of BAQ in advocacy for better air quality in the region, (3) its link to effective policy making, also in relation to the Governmental Meeting parallel to this workshop, (4) impressions from participants, (5) lessons learnt, (6) gaps in BAQ 2006, (7) organization of the conference, including venue, (8) behaviour of participants, and (9) the way forward for future BAQs.

Press Releases:

1st Governmental Meeting on Urban Air Quality in Asia
The Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia), the State Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Indonesia, United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD), and United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) jointly organized the First Governmental Meeting on Urban Air Quality in Asia on 13-14 December, 2006 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. read more >>

Bus rapid transit systems offer effective solution for Asian cities
Yogyakarta, 16 December 2006. Congestion, pollution and the lack of an efficient public transport system in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, prompted Governor Sutiyoso to establish a US$49 million bus rapid transit (BRT) system in 2004. It has been so successful that, two years later, it is being rapidly expanded. Read more >>

Swedish agency receives award for improving air quality
Yogyakarta, 15 December 2006: The Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) today received an award as a 2006 Air Quality Management Champion. Read more >>

Yogyakarta Summary Supports Long term Vision for Better Air Quality in Asia
Yogyakarta, 14 December 2006: The First Governmental Meeting on Urban Air Quality in Asia today welcomed an initiative by the Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to develop a long term vision to improve air quality in Asian cities. Read more >>

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ADB News Releases

• Sweden Expands ADB Assistance on Air Quality Management
• ADB Official Calls for Stronger Leadership on Air Quality
• Study Finds Transport on Unsustainable Path in 3 Asian Cities

The Best Practices in Air Quality Management Exhibition (BPE) provided an ideal forum for participants to showcase air quality management success stories from their respective cities and countries. Through exhibits, poster displays, and one-on-one interaction, the BPE helped cities and communities highlight efforts to control or prevent urban air pollution. read more >>