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Workshop Venue: Avari Towers, Karachi

Workshop Objectives:
(1) Assess the current air quality management scenario in Pakistan’s cities;
(2) Share and learn from AQM experiences of other cities and countries
(3) Identify possible interventions for addressing air pollution in Pakistani cities; and
(4) Raise awareness on AQM issues through effective operationalization of multisector networks such as the Karachi Clean Air Committee, Lahore Clean Air Commission, and Pakistan Clean Air Network.

Program [.doc, 296.9Kb]

Objectives of the Workshop [.ppt, 222.7Kb]

Contact:

Mohammad Aqib
Co-ordinator Pakistan Clean Air Network
IUCN-Pakistan
Parin Lodge, 2 Bath Island Road
Clifton, Karachi
Tel: ++92-21-5374072-75
Fax: ++92-21-5838106
Cell: 0300-2108109
Email: mohammad.aqib@iucnp.org

Day 1

Opening Session

• Opening Remarks
  Paul Martin, World Bank

Technical Sessions

• Urban Air Quality Management in Asia
  Glynda Bathan, CAI-Asia
• Economic Impact of Air Pollution on Human Health
  Shreekant Gupta, National Institute for Urban Affairs, India
• AQM in Pakistan: The PCAP and Plans for Its Implementation
  Zia ul Islam, Pakistan EPA
• Integrated Traffic Management
  Amer Zafar Durrani, World Bank
• Fuel Quality Scenario in Pakistan
  Muhammad Azam, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources
• How to Maximize Air Quality Benefits of CNG as a Transport Fuel in Pakistan
  Naushab Sarwar
• Ten Years of Urban Air Quality Management in India: Findings of a Recent Study Across Five Cities
  Sameer Akbar, World Bank

Experience Sharing

• New Delhi’s Experience in the Use of CNG as Alternative Fuel
  Anumita Roychowdhury, Centre for Science and Environment, India
• Environment Friendly Vehicles - Indian Experience
  Narayan Iyer
• Dhaka’s Experience in Setting the Air Quality Standards and Vehicle Emission Standards
  Mohammad Nasiruddin, Air Quality Management Project
• Story of Lahore
  Syed Mansoor Ali Shah
• Initiative of City District Government Lahore to Combat Air Pollution
  Tariq Zaman Khan, City District Government Lahore
  
  
  

Day 2

Technical Session

• Air Quality in Karachi: The Current Situation
  Badar Munir Khan Ghauri, SUPARCO
• NOx Situation in Karachi: Findings of the JICA / Pakistan EPA Study
  Zia-ul-Islam, Pakistan EPA
• Transport Management in Karachi
  Malik Zaheer-ul-Islam, City District Government of Karachi
• Vehicular Inspection and Maintenance
  Cornie Huizenga, CAI-Asia
• Automobile Industry’s Response to Air Pollution in Karachi
  Ilyas Suri, Automobile Manufacturers Association of Pakistan
• Feasibility Study for Development of Transport Pollution Control Plan for Karachi Metropolis

Working Group Session

Group 1: Institutional Strengthening, Regulatory Framework and Enforcement and Coordination for AQM
Group 2: Travel Demand Management (BRT, etc.)
Group 3: Fuel Quality, Emissions, and Alternatives
Group 4: Public Information and Awareness Raising
Group 5: In-use Vehicles Emissions Management

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