Publications·December 31, 2023·Expertise France, ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Working Group on Environmentally Sustainable Cities
The Air Quality Improvement Program in ASEAN (AQIP) focuses on advancing air quality management across the region; as part of this initiative, a study tour on air quality management took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 8 to 11, 2024, to facilitate experiential learning and knowledge exchange. The study tour aimed to lay the groundwork for future strategies and policies towards improving air quality.The study tour was designed to engage middle-level policymakers, government officials, and environmental practitioners responsible for air quality management and environmental protection, to enhance their understanding of the importance of air quality management including monitoring on public health, environmental sustainability and economic development. The study tour offered participants a comprehensive overview of Bangkok’s air quality management strategies and practices. Participants gained comprehensive insights into policies, regulations, and implementation mechanisms while fostering partnerships and collaborative dialogue.Representatives from ASEAN Member States, including Cambodia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Singapore, as well as the ASEAN Secretariat, participated in the four-day event led by the AQIP Project Management Team of Expertise France and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Southeast Asia Regional Office, fostering a diverse and collaborative learning environment.