AIT RRC.AP's Key Highlights, Notable Experiences, and Insights from Conference of the Parties (COP 28)
2-8 December 2023
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
AIT RRC.AP participated in the COP 28 side events and exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, by showcasing and promoting through an exhibition booth, jointly organized with ICIMOD. The exhibition, held from December 4 to 6, 2023, attracted around 200 participants.
Online Mentoring Session held for Green Climate Fund (GCF) Concept Note Development in Gorontalo
28 November 2023
Virtual Meeting
A virtual mentoring session was held to support the development of a Green Climate Fund (GCF) concept note for Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia. The session, titled "Strengthening Climate Resilience Through Strategic Agriculture Zone in Gorontalo District: Transforming Food Crops, Coconut and Livestock Industries," aimed to guide the concept note team towards its fourth submission.
Local Training on Adaptation Planning Tools at City Level titled International Forum on Climate Change - Never Again Yolanda: Lessons Toward Resiliency
7 November 2023
Tacloban City, Philippines
The AIT RRC.AP played a vital role in organising the "International Forum on Climate Change - Never Again Yolanda: Lessons Toward Resiliency" during the 2nd Regional Disaster Resilience Forum (RDRF) at the People's Center, Tacloban City, Philippines, which was organised in the 10th year commemoration of Super Typhoon Yolanda. In connection with this, RRC.AP has conducted the Adaptation Planning Tools and Green Climate Fund Concept Note Development Seminar.
Consortium for Air Quality Researchers of Nepal (CARN) Meeting
13 October 2023
Kathmandu, Nepal
The AIT-team collaborated with FHI 360 to host the 3rd Meeting of the "Consortium for Air Quality Researchers of Nepal (CARN)" in Lalitpur, Nepal. This gathering aimed to foster better coordination and collaboration among the nation's air quality and atmospheric researchers. By facilitating timely exchange of science-based information, CARN ultimately hopes to influence policy-making and drive effective improvements in air quality across the country.
Training Workshop on Air Quality Management with a focus on Air Quality Modeling
11-12 October 2023
Kathmandu, Nepal
A 2-day training workshop on "Air Quality Management with a focus on Air Quality Modeling" was held Nepal. The intensive workshop aimed to equip participants with the technical skills and knowledge necessary for air quality modeling and its application in managing Kathmandu Valley's air quality.
Workshop on Air Quality Management with a focus on Air Quality Modeling
10 October 2023
Kathmandu, Nepal
A one-day workshop titled "Air Quality Management with a focus on Air Quality Modeling" was held in Nepal. The workshop brought together 36 participants involved in the air quality management sector. The key outcomes of the workshop included sharing ongoing research, building collaboration, modeling practices, and future research partnerships
A peer review research article "Air quality management status and needs of countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia", published electronically in "APN Science Bulletin" Journal
This article synthesised information on available AQM facilities, challenges and needs of the countries. The information reveals that, except for a few low-population countries, most countries lack enough ambient air quality monitoring stations (AAQMS) based on the population-weighted criteria.
A peer review research article "Air quality trends in coastal industrial clusters of Tamil Nadu, India: A comparison with major Indian cities", published electronically in "Environmental Advances" Journal
This study documented air quality trends in industrial cluster cities of Tamil Nadu and compared them with those in Indian major cities. Between 2015-2020, data on key air quality parameters, such as particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulphur dioxide (SO2), and National Air Quality Index (NAQI) measured in these cities, were analysed.
