What we are doing
East Asia is one of the most heavily air-polluted regions in the world due to the continuous growth of air pollutant emissions caused by rapid urbanization and industrialization. As the days with high density of particulate matters (PM) increase, many cities have committed to fighting air pollution to protect the health and well-being of citizens.
In order to tackle regional air pollution through city-to-city cooperation, the SMG, together with the ICLEI East Asia Secretariat and nine cities and partners in the region, launched the initiative East Asia Clean Air Cities (EACAC) in 2016, aiming to support and accelerate local actions against air pollution through multilateral cooperation. As a major air quality initiative between cities in the region, EACAC focuses on co-control measures of climate change and air quality management.
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How we are tracking
- Number of member cities
- Number of relevant events
- Number of capacity building activities
- Number of case studies with member cities
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What we are achieving
As a preliminary step to establishing an institutional multilateral co-operation system, ICLEI East Asia serves as the Secretariat of EACAC, providing a long-term cooperation platform for East Asian cities committed to tackling air pollution through city-to-city exchange and collaboration. The main activities of EACAC include: 1) (co)organizing forums, workshops and study trips for capacity building; 2) facilitating participants' engagement; 3) compiling case studies on East Asian cities’ air quality management; and 4) mobilizing resources for future development of the program and its member cities.
Since May 2020, the EAS and SMG has been preparing the institutionalisation of the EACAC initiative to properly support local government members and efficiently channel resources. The Secretariat of EACAC will be managed by EAS with the guidance of the EAS’ Director Mr. Shu Zhu.
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