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The initial phase of this effort, known as the Clean Air Initiative in Latin American Cities, was launched in 1998 by the World Bank to establish a comprehensive approach to addressing air quality challenges in Latin America.

CLEAN AIR STRATEGY FOR LATIN AMERICAN AND THE CARIBBEAN (DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION)

The Clean Air Initiative Strategy For Latin American And Caribbean Cities 2007-2012. Presentation

Document of the Clean Air Initiative Strategy 2007-2012

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24/10/2008

[Spanish] Foro Global de Desarrollo Sustentable - OCDE, "Transporte y Medio Ambiente en un Mundo Globalizado" ---- GLOBAL FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT IN A GLOBALISING WORLD ---

Global: Derivado de los trabajos de México en la OCDE y específicamente de su participación en el Grupo de Trabajo de Transporte (GTT) del EPOC, del 10 al 12 de noviembre de 2008, México será anfitrión del próximo Foro Global de Desarrollo Sustentable de la OCDE, cuyo tema será: “Transporte y Medio Ambiente en un Mundo Globalizado”.

07/10/2008

[English] GROUND-LEVEL OZONE IN THE 21st CENTURY: FUTURE TRENDS, IMPACTS AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Latin America: The Royal Society has conducted a study on ground-level ozone in the 21st century. The study, chaired by Professor David Fowler CBE FRS, was undertaken by leading experts from across Europe. The report provides a review of why control efforts in many parts of the world have failed to reduce ozone and its impacts.

18/02/2008

[English] MINISTERS OF ENVIRONMENT IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN ADOPT LOW SULPHUR FUEL TARGET

Latin America: Ministers attending the Sixteenth Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of the Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in the Dominican Republic agreed 'to promote the reduction of sulphur content in fuels, targeting a goal of 50 parts per million of sulphur with an emphasis on countries with air quality problems in their metropolitan areas.

25/09/2007

[English] EPA Targets $2 Million to Fight Climate Change

Latin America: Washington, D.C. - Sept. 18, 2007. EPA Targets $2 Million to Fight Climate Change with Projects in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and other four countries

10/04/2007

[Spanish] Oscuro futuro para América Latina por Calentamiento Global

Latin America: BUENOS AIRES (AP), 10 de abril de 2007 - El aumento de la temperatura global podría provocar la desaparición de los glaciares de América Latina y del Amazonas, disminuir la disponibilidad de agua potable para 70 millones de personas, intensificar las tormentas tropicales y los huracanes y amenazar a las poblaciones costeras si no se aplican planes para mitigar el calentamiento de la atmósfera, señaló un informe de la ONU.

01/06/2006

[English] Publication of interim report on evaluation of CNG and hybrid-electric buses in service at New York City Transit

The National Renewable Laboratory has published an interim report on its evaluation of CNG and hybrid-electric buses in service at New York City Transit. The report includes the early experience of the fleet as well as eight months of operational data on the Orion VII CNG and Orion VII/BAE Systems hybrid buses

14/03/2006

[English] Sharp rise in CO2 levels recorded

US climate scientists have recorded a significant rise in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, pushing it to a new record level.

31/01/2006

[Spanish] México: Acelerará Nueva Norma La Entrada de Combustibles más Limpios

Comunicado de prensa Núm. 019/06 México, D. F., a 31 de enero del 2006 COORDINACIÓN GENERAL DE COMUNICACIÓN SOCIAL Dirección de Información

21/12/2005

[English] APROBADA LA NUEVA NORMA QUE PERMITIRÁ REDUCIR LOS NIVELES DE AZUFRE EN COMBUSTIBLES

México D. F., a 21 de diciembre del 2005. COORDINACIÓN GENERAL DE COMUNICACIÓN SOCIAL. Dirección de Información

28/07/2005

[English] Invitation to Host the New CAI-LAC Center

Latin America:

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Calendar

GLOBAL FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT IN A GLOBALISING WORLD --- Foro Global de Desarrollo Sustentable, "Transporte y Medio Ambiente en un Mundo Globalizado"
November 10-12, 2008. Guadalajara, Mexico.
Third International Mass Transport Fair
Novembre 15-16, 2007. Bogotá C.D.
Tercera feria internacional de transporte masivo
15 y 16 de noviembre, 2007. Bogotá, D.C.
V Congreso Interamericano de la Calidad del Aire AIDIS
5-7 de Septiembre de 2007, Santiago - Chile.
Biannual Conference and Exhibit of the Clean Air Initiative for Latin American Cities on Sustainable Transport: Linkages to Mitigate Climate Change and Improve Air Quality
July 24th -27th 2006 -- Sao Paulo, Brazil

Workshop's Conclusions

Launching event for the new Clean Air Initiative Center: Tuesday, October 18th, 2005. Presentations Included
Acta de Acuerdos y Compromisos: Reunión de comité directivo.
Minutes From The Eigth Meeting Steering Committee
Agreements And Commitments: Minutes Of The Meeting Of The Steering Comitte
Regional Program on Sustainable Transport and Air Quality: April 8, 2005. Washington DC.
Acta de Acuerdos y Compromisos: Grupo de Trabajo Transporte y Combustibles.

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