The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is the main German development agency funded predominantly by various German ministries. As part of its large global portfolio, it addresses air pollution in South and Southeast Asia. GIZ’s work on air pollution focuses on capacity building, policy support, and the development and implementation of innovative solutions to reduce emissions.

In India, GIZ supports the implementation of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) through its "Environmental Protection Worldwide" project. This initiative aims to reduce particulate matter levels in identified cities by 40% by 2026 compared to 2017. GIZ has developed a digital tool called PRANA, which facilitates the administration and monitoring of NCAP at the national and city levels. The PRANA portal has been used since March 2022 for all communications related to NCAP, enhancing the capacity of Indian authorities to manage air pollution effectively.

In Thailand, GIZ collaborates with local partners to tackle air pollution from agricultural burning. GIZ’s projects promote innovations like composting and biodegradable packaging from rice straw.

In the Mekong region, GIZ focuses on enhancing technical capacities for managing air pollutants, trialing measures to prevent biomass burning, and supporting regional coordination among countries like Thailand, Lao PDR, Cambodia, and Viet Nam. The project aims to reduce transboundary air pollution, which affects human health and the environment across the region.


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