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Issue No. 17 October - December

The Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) promotes better air quality and livable cities by translating knowledge to policies and actions to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from transport, energy and other sectors

COMPANIES SIGN JOINT DECLARATION FOR GREEN FREIGHT IN ASIA 6 December 2011 – Global freight logistics companies, manufacturers, freight carriers and industry associations signed the “Private Sector Declaration on Green Freight in Asia towards a Green Economy” to support green freight initiatives and programs in Asia. National green freight programs reduce fossil fuel dependency, improve air quality and minimize CO2 emissions that

contribute to climate change, whilst maintaining economic growth. The Declaration on Green Freight was announced today at the 6th Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Forum and Urban Mobility India 2011 Conference in Delhi that was attended by senior transport and environment officials from 22 Asian countries and chaired by the Minister of State for Urban

Development, India. The conference outcomes, including the Declaration on Green Freight will contribute to the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in June 2012, with “green economy” as a main theme. Three global logistics companies, DHL, TNT and UPS, are among the signatories and have a shared interest to reduce fuel costs, minimize carbon


Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities - Quarterly Newsletter footprint, and improve their corporate image. Other signatories include Caux Round Table – Japan, IKEA, Keppel Logistics, Schneider Electric, Taipei Computer Association, Diageo and Tonglit Logistics, and more companies are expected to join. These companies are also the founding members of the Green Freight Asia Network of companies and associations involved in freight transport in Asia, which will be coordinated by the Sustainable Supply Chain Centre – Asia Pacific (SSCCAP) and the Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia). This network will allow for members to share practices and methodologies and facilitate their active participation in the development of national green freight policies and programs. “The private sector plays a critical role in making freight sector more competitive, efficient and environmentally sustainable, and the Green Freight Asia Network will help to achieve this,” said Kevin Bennett, Director of the SSCCAP. Sophie Punte, CAI-Asia Executive Director, added “We have seen a rapid development of green freight programs and initiatives across Asia, especially in China, which build on the success of the US SmartWay program. Governments now need the support from the private sector to make these programs effective.” Björn Hannapel, Senior Expert GoGreen at DHL said “For a globally operating company like DHL it is most important to have aligned approaches regarding green freight programs. That’s why we are engaged in all existing or developing programs (US, Europe and Asia). We are looking forward to working together with our customers, suppliers and even competitors in the Green Freight Asia Network.”

About SSCCAP The Sustainable Supply Chain Centre – Asia Pacific (SSCCAP) was established on 1 July 2010 by DHL and the National University of Singapore. The SSCCAP brings together industry, academia and public policy stakeholders to develop practical solutions for more sustainable supply chains. As a partnership of the private and academic sectors the SSCCAP uses research expertise to develop advanced knowledge of supply chain sustainability and uses that understanding to develop practical business tools for operational application. The SSCCAP is based at the National University of Singapore.


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Transport Sector:

‘Backbone of EWEC’ “The transport sector is the backbone for trade in the EWEC. Therefore there is a need to support it,” said Mr. Sumit Pokhrel, the Energy and Climate Change Coordinator from GMS-EOC, ADB, at a workshop held at the Mekong Institute (MI), Khon Kaen, Thailand last 7 October 2011. The East West Economic Corridor (EWEC) is the most established corridor out of the four that are operational in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS). The GMS Economic Program, under the Asian Development Bank (ADB), set up these economic corridors to enhance the cooperation and integration of the region. The EWEC runs from East to West, namely through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and ends in Vietnam. Across this corridor, trade is open, yet there are still many areas that need upliftment, in order to maximize this project. The transport sector is one of these areas. Since most of the trade across this region runs in-land, issues regarding freight and logistics are

affecting its business potential. To address this, the ADB and MI have conducted a survey along the EWEC in Thailand, Laos and Viet Nam, to know about the business situation and fuel costs of road freight businesses. To validate the searches and stimulate further discussion, they also organized a 1-day consultative workshop on “EWEC Freight and Logistics Energy Efficiency”, wherein Government Agencies, Logistic Companies and Associations from Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as Clean Air Initiative in Asian Cities, were in attendance. The survey showed that more than 70% of companies change their vehicles every 6-10 years. Also, 40-60% of the operating costs of the companies were on fuel alone. Fleet and vehicle upgrade is a major barrier to fuel efficiency, and the causes of this, as identified in the workshop, are the access to loans and credit, high interest rates thereof, lack of information on investment, driver quality and behavior, and technological barriers, to name a few.

Other factors to fuel inefficiency are empty running, trade imbalances, and inefficient border procedures causing delays and double-handling. The recommendations were for the government and associations to expand the policies on trucks, provide market information, build better infrastructure, and minimize empty running through networks. Also, they should make available decent credit opportunities, provide technical training to drivers, and rationalize tariffs, etc. Companies, at their end, should seek partnerships, available credit options, and technological advancements to upgrade their fleets. While discussing the international companies’ view on this issue, Mr. John Quarmby, from the GMS Business Forum pointed out that multi-national companies don’t worry about fuel cost too much, all they need is the borders to run smoothly. Border crossing delays and border opening times are major issues to them, therefore there is a pressing need for standardization in the EWEC as a whole.

Source: http://www.mekonginstitute.org/news/268-transport-sector-backbone-of-ewec.html


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How walkable is Cebu City?

Read the full walkability report at http://cleanairinitiative.org/portal/node/7353.

Last September 24, the entire stretch of Lopez Jaena, P. Burgos and part of Colon streets in downtown Cebu were closed off to motor vehicles in a bid to promote the cultural heritage and reduce urban pollution through ‘pedestrianization’. For one day, only pedestrians and bicycles are allowed in the area where the Basilica Minore del Sto Niño, Heritage of Cebu sculptures, Cebu City Hall, Plaza Sugbo, Casa Gorordo (a Jesuit pre-war house) and the Metropolitan Cathedral is located. This is a step to the right direction. CAI-Asia has seen how other Asian cities benefit from these experiences such as Jakarta’s monthly Car-Free Day on their main city thoroughfare and Kathmandu’s “no-vehicle” zone along UNESCO World Heritage site of Durbar Square to attract more tourists. and promote a green society.” Field walkability and pedestrian surveys were conducted by CAI-Asia last year in selected residential, commercial, public transport terminal and educational areas of Cebu City, with support from the City Planning and Development Office. The lowest walkability ratings were found along public transport terminals and schools where footpaths, pedestrian amenities and access for persons-withdisabilities are visibly lacking. Former City Planning and Development Coordinator and now Mactan-Cebu International Airport General Manager, Nigel Paul Villarete, expressed that the City wants to improve pedestrian facilities especially around public transport terminals and educational areas, but they would need to heavily depend on the awareness and support of the people, including the private sector and land owners in implementing such measures. A Road Revolution movement in Cebu is now actively espousing the idea that those who have less in wheels must have more in roads. They have a pending proposal to City Hall that seeks a redesign of the road system to devote 30 percent to sidewalks, 30 percent for bike lanes and 30 percent for a non-polluting transport system. Based on the walkability study conducted, about 48% of the interviewed Cebu residents said they primarily walk to reach their destinations and about 32% said their average travel is within 15mins. Other future plans of the Road Revolution movement include making certain roads exclusive for pedestrian every Sunday (“Domingo sa Sugbo”).

Commercial Area (Osmeña Blvd. near Cebu City Hall, Department of Foreign Affairs and the Sto. Nino church)

Educational area (Abellana National High School, Cebu Normal University, Saint Paul College, San Carlos University)

Public transport terminal area (Citi Link Van Terminal and Cebu City South Bus Terminal at N. Bacalso Ave., Panganiban St., Sanciangco St. and Osmeña Blvd.)

Residential area (Barangay Mambaling at N. Bacalso Ave. and Avocado St.)


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Guangdong International Green Freight Trade Fair The Guangdong Government and the Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) co-organized the Guangdong International Green Freight TradeFair in Shenzhen from 12 to 14 October, with the support from Ministry of Transport PRC, World Bank and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It was combined with the Shenzhen International Logistics Transportation Fair, the second largest in the world, and attracted over 10,000 visitors. At the Fair, Guangdong Province launched the Green Freight Demonstration Project which aims to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions of its truck fleets. The US$ 14 million project is a partnership between the Guangdong Government, World Bank and GEF. “Guangdong Province is committed to making its freight sector greener and more competitive at the same time” stated Mr. Yang Xiping, Deputy Director General of theGuangdong Department of Transport at the launch ceremony. “Energy efficient technologies are one way of achieving this and the government can facilitate making technologies more accessible for trucking companies.“ Under the project, companies can avail government rebates for energy efficient technologies installed on their trucks, covering tires, aerodynamics, and driver behavior diagnostic systems. Cash rewards will also be granted to them if they operate the installed technologies and provide required

monitoring and evaluation reports. According to the Ministry of Transport, China’s road freight transport accounts for 44% of total transport sector fuel consumption, which is about 15% of total national crude oil, and emitting about 350 million tons of CO2 in 2010. “The potential for savings is huge because the fuel efficiency of trucks running on roads in China is about 30% lower than that in advanced OECD countries,” explained Mr. Ede Ijjasz, Sector Manager, China Sustainable Development Unit, World Bank. The Guangdong International Green Freight Trade Fair, which kickstarted the project, aimed to make truck companies more familiar with available technologies on the Chinese market. Over sixty policy makers, truck companies, and international experts discussed at the Guangdong Green Freight Workshop how to maximize fuel savings through the project and make maximum use of existing international experience. “The greatest opportunities for international collaboration lie in clean technology verification, best practices in freight logistics, and fuel and CO2 emissions monitoring and reporting.” CAI-Asia’s Executive Director Sophie Punte said. “CAI-Asia will continue to support Guangdong Province and China to use the Guangdong project as a platform for stakeholders to make green freight a reality.”

PRIVATE SECTOR AND GREEN FREIGHT The 3rd Green Freight Asia Workshop was hosted by CAIAsia and Sustainable Supply Chain Center Asia Pacific (SSCCAP) last 8 November in Singapore. Private sector participants came from China, Germany, Japan, Singapore and Taiwan. The Singapore workshop is the third in a series starting from the first successful event in April 2011 which kick-started engagement of the private sector towards establishing the Green Freight Asia Network, a vision proposed by CAI-Asia and SSCCAP. An action resulting from the workshop is a ‘Declaration of Private Sectors on Green Freight Towards a Green Economy’ launched at the Urban Mobility India 2011 held in New Delhi on 4 December 2011. For more information, please email center @cai-asia.org.


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walkability progress in bhubaneswar A study that benchmarks the pedestrian infrastructure of six Indian cities including Bhubaneswar was presented to officials of the Govt. of Odisha by the Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) and Local Governance Network (LGNet) in a publication titled ‘Walkability in Indian Cities’. Bert Fabian, CAI-Asia’s Transport Program Manager, facilitated the session and highlighted the importance of air quality management including the need for stricter ambient air quality standards based on the World Health Organization guidelines, better air quality monitoring, and coming up with policies and measures that targets gross polluters. As such, information on emissions inventory and source apportionment from South Asian and other cities were discussed. The walkability study serves to help decision makers prioritize planning and investments to improve non-motorized mobility in India. In addition to the availability of pedestrian footpaths, it also includes other parameters such as accessibility to crossings and amenities and road safety issues, such as motorists’ behaviour towards pedestrians. The study in the six Indian cities was funded by the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. The CAI Asia study used a three-pronged approach: field survey of the existing walking infrastructure, pedestrian interviews to understand a practical perspective on the changes our citizens would like to see, and a study of transportation and mobility policy. Parthaa Bosu, CAI-Asia India Representative, shares “there was

an urgent need to assess walking conditions of our cities and to highlight the areas for improvement to stakeholders, especially those from government.” CAI-Asia partnered with Local Governance Network to conduct the walkability study in Bhubaneswar. Pune scored the highest walkability rating (54 out of 100) followed by Rajkot, Bhubaneshwar, Indore, Surat and, Chennai with a score of 40 out of 100. Demonstrating the challenges ahead, the walkability rating at bus stops and railway stations scored the worst in all six cities, with an average score of 39. Residential and commercial areas averaged 52 and 57 respectively with Bhubaneshwar and Pune scoring the highest among the cities. It is pertinent to note that Indian cities were below their Asian counterparts. Because the parameters of the assessment tool - such as safety, disability infrastructure, and availability of crossings are universally applicable, comparison with developed cities such as Hong Kong, which scored 70 out of 100, is possible. Improving the pedestrian facilities significantly reduces the shift from non-motorized transportation to two wheelers and cars, thereby minimizing traffic congestion and pollution emission that threatens public health said Parthaa Bosu, CAI-Asia India. “Such a study specifically on walkability had never been done for a city, we often think for cars, but now all our road engineering work needs to consider pedestrians while designing roads on the back of planning. This

study will also be useful to make Bhubaneswar good for walking and cycling and be used by both poor and rich in inclusive manner” said Sanjib Kumar Mishra, Joint Secretary to Govt. Housing & Urban Development Department. The study observed that some of the improvement areas cited by pedestrians are simple measures such as allocating clean footpaths without obstructions and reducing vehicular speeds at crossings. The lack of facilities for people with disabilities was a universal concern not only in Bhubaneswar but also throughout India. It was also discussed to take three areas of Bhubaneswar namely Lingraj Temple (Old town), Road leading to University from Airport and Unit 2 Market Building areas. CAI-Asia and the Local Governance Network will explore resources to support Bhuabneswar progressing towards more walking friendlier and could became a model for Indian and Asian cities. Dr. Piyush Ranjan Rout, Co Founder cum Executive Director of Local Governance Network concludes “Bhubaneswar is in the molten stage in which many interventions are possible in making it a great walking and cycling friendly City in India. What it requires is to unlock the grids by placing appropriate under passes, once such actions are in place half of the cities congestion, the accident and pollution problem will be solved and certainly there is no need of elevated corridors or flyovers at the inner part of Bhubaneswar.”

For the ‘Walkability in Indian Cities’ report see: http://cleanairinitiative.org/portal/projects/India-walkability


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CAI-ASIA PARTNERSHIP FOURTH QUARTER UPDATE Upcoming Events

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Green Freight India Seminar 9 January 2012 l India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Organized by: CAI-Asia and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) Fuel Economy Meeting 12 January 2012 l Malacañang, Philippines Organized by: CAI-Asia and the Presidential Assistant on Climate Change Eco-Driving Training for Tricycle Drivers 20 January 2012 l Quezon City, Philippines Organized by: CAI-Asia and Quezon City Government 1st Biennial International Congress on Urban Green Spaces CAI-Asia to organize one session on Greening Cities for Better Air Quality 5-7 March 2012 l New Delhi Organized by: Center for Urban Green Spaces


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MANDALUYONG TRICYCLE UPGRADING PROGRAM GETS P1M BOOST A micro-financing program in Mandaluyong City has successfully assisted drivers to replace two-stroke tricycles with four-stroke engines. In 2009, twenty tricycle drivers each received an interest-free loan from a revolving fund provided by the Petroleum Institute of the Philippines (PIP) through the Partnership for Clean Air (PCA), a CAI-Asia Country Network in the Philippines. Fund management of the capital investment provided by PIP is handled by the Rizal Technological University – Kawani Multi-purpose Cooperative (RTU-KMPC). Drivers’ training on preventive maintenance was also provided by the Don Bosco Technological College. The participating tricycle drivers were able to pay back the loan from fuel savings generated out of the fourstroke engines which were 20% more efficient than two-stroke engines. Three years after the program was launched in 2009, several beneficiaries in Mandaluyong City have been able to complete loan payments and others are paying off their loans on time.

The Mayor of Mandaluyong City has endorsed the program from the beginning and, with the approval of the City Council, has given counterpart funds to the micro-financing scheme for the second phase of the tricycle upgrading program. Last November 11, Mayor Benhur Abalos turned over a P1 million check to PCA President Rene Pineda Jr. in support of the program. In behalf of Mandaluyong City, Mayor Benhur Abalos signed a Memorandum of Understanding together with PCA, RTU-KMPC, Don Bosco and the Mandaluyong Federation of Tricycle Associations to ensure sustainability of the program. During the signing ceremony, Mayor Abalos committed to continue supporting programs for cleaning the air in Mandaluyong City because he said that “we owe our children their right to breath clean air and remain healthy….. especially the young who will be grow up to be productive citizens of Mandaluyong City.” With the successful turnout in Mandaluyong City, PCA has introduced

the concept of tricycle micro-financing program to neighboring Pasig City. Selected members of the Pasig Stainless Tricycle Operators Drivers’ Association are the first beneficiaries to upgrade their two-stroke engines to the more efficient four-stroke engine as part of the program.

PCA with support from the Petroleum Institute of the Philippines (PIP) has launched and implemented a project on “Tricycle Upgrading in Pasig” on 26 September with the objective of reducing emissions from 2-stroke tricycles by increasing awareness on and demand for the abolition of 2-stroke tricycles through a shift into 4-stroke tricycles. Pasig City is suited to implement the project because it has: (a) a leadership committed to clean air programs and strategies; (b) a wellorganized CENRO that can manage the project; (c) the capacity to develop structures and mechanisms toward the success of the project; (d) ensure the continuity and sustainability of the project; and (d) a supportive executive and legislative city and barangay officials who are committed to providing better air quality to their constituents.


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Kathmandu Sustainable Urban Transport Forum

Clean Energy Nepal(CEN) and Clean Air Network Nepal (CANN) in collaboration with Ministry

of Physical Planning and Works (MoPPW) organized “Kathmandu Sustainable Urban Transport Forum” to inform and sensitize stakeholders on sustainable urban transportation, share approaches and initiatives, forge collaboration and enhance coordination among governmental, non governmental and private sectors working on urban transportation. The program was successful in bringing over 50 stakeholders

from government agencies, private sectors, academia, research institution and NGO’s to same consortium for discussion on SUT issues and paving a consolidated block directing ahead for SUT. The program urged for a roadmap to SUT in Kathmandu through coordination of the entire stakeholder. The activity was also supported by FredsKorpset Norway and CAI-Asia.

Proceedings of the Event can be found here – http://www.cen.org.np/uploaded/Proceedings_KSUT%20Forum.pdf

Sri Lanka conducts Training on Fuel Economy Standards The Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA), in collaboration with University of Moratuwa, Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, organized a training program on the development of fuel economy standards. The program was mainly aimed to initiate and broaden activities of SLSEA in the sector of sustainable transportation. Around 25 participants, from different universities, research institutions and stakeholder organizations attended the training program. Mr. Ranjith Padmasiri, Energy Management Director of SLSEA, gave a brief overview of the SLSEA activities in the sector of energy

efficiency and conservation and focused on the initiative of energy efficiency in transport sector. Dr. AGT Sugathapala, Director General of SLSEA, identified the key areas in transport sector, giving a detailed outline of vehicle fleet in Sri Lanka. He also stressed on the need of a driving cycle and its importance in fuel economy. Prof. Saman Bandara, from University of Moratuwa, then pointed out the effects of road and traffic conditions on fuel economy, with reference to Sri Lanka. Ms. Glynda Bathan from CAI-Asia presented the pattern of growth of megacities around the globe and projected the alarming scenario in these growing cities. She also highlighted existing

Environmentally Sustainable Transportation (EST) strategies. Prof. Wing-tat Hung shared best practices of fuel economy from Hong Kong while Dr. Francis Tong of the Hong Kong PolyU explained in detail the development and assessment of driving cycle. The training program ended in a fruitful discussion with all the trainees from different backgrounds raised their concerns and queries about fuel economy and energy efficient transport while experts made recommendations to SLSEA on way to move ahead towards making Sri Lanka’s transport sector energy efficient.


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A service providing information, support and assistance to different stakeholders interested in air quality management, transport and energy in Asia. Send your inquiries to center@cai-asia.org or through Contact Us page of www.cleanairinitiative.org

HELPDESK QUARTER 4 We have received the total of 128 requests for information. Top 4 request types were for research purposes (21), conference, meeting, and workshop invitations (19), CAI-Asia tools, training, publications, and projects including BAQ (19). Other significant requests include endorsement, review, writing, speaker invitations (17), contacts (10), collaboration (9), other concerns (7), work opportunities (6), and product introduction (5), Clean Air Portal clarifications and problems (4), and lastly listserv and COP membership (2). Most inquires were from NGOs, academe, and research agencies (43), private sector (28), and development agencies (24). Other sectors include the government (14), general public (13), and the media (6). Mode of inquiry was primarily through direct email (106) and Contact Us (10). The rest of the inquiries were from the Center email (3), meeting (3), phone (2), listserv (1), SMS (1), and Facebook (1). HELPDESK YEARLY 2011 (Until Dec 16, 2011) We have received the total of 502 requests for information. Top 3 request types were for research purposes (156), endorsement, review, writing, speaker invitations (54), and conference, and CAI-Asia tools, training, publications, and projects including BAQ (49). Other significant requests include conference, meeting, and workshop invitations (47), collaboration (41), contacts (36), work opportunities (30), information dissemination (29), listserv and COP membership (22), feedback on CAI-Asia materials (17), Clean Air Portal clarifications and problems (14), production introduction (12) and other requests (12).

Most inquires were from NGOs, academe, and research agencies (71), private sector (56), and development agencies (43). Other sectors include the government (27), general public (25), media (9) and others & unknown (3). This data is only applicable for the third and fourth quarter. Mode of inquiry was primarily through direct email (398) and Contact Us (38). The rest of the inquiries were from the Center email (27), phone (15), listserv (10), meeting (5), mailing list (3), SMS (2) Facebook (2), CitiesACT (1) and COP (1).


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CITATIONS QUARTER 4 We have documented 18 citations for the fourth quarter of 2011. Top 3 topics dealt with walkability (6), CAI-Asia in general (4), air quality management (3), and green freight (2). Other topics include fuel quality & efficiency and vehicle emissions. They were cited mostly in publications (6), news (5), and articles (4). Others include journals, presentations, and a forum topic. They were cited by development agencies (7), media (4), NGOs, academe, and research agencies (3), general public (3), and the private sector (1).

CITATIONS YEARLY 2011 (Until Dec 16, 2011) We have documented 53 citations for 2011. Top 3 topics dealt with walkability (19), air quality management (18), green freight (4), CAI-Asia in general (4), and fuel quality and efficiency (4). Other topics include transport demand management, 2-3 wheelers, black carbon, vehicle emissions, and fuel efficiency. They were cited mostly in news (25), publications (11), articles (8), journals (4), presentations (4) and a forum topic (1). They were cited by media (25), development agencies (13), NGOs, academe, and research agencies (9), general public (3), private sector (2) and the government (1).


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IRESHA INDEEWANI KUMARI RATHNASENA (SRI LANKA TO PHILIPPINES) Iresha works as Project Assistant at the Air Resource Management & International Relations Division of the Ministry of Environment in Sri Lanka. She also serves as Research Assistant for Clean Air Sri Lanka. Iresha holds a Bachelor of Science in Town and Country Planning from the University of Moratuwa. Her activities during the exchange will focus mainly on Environmentally Sustainable Transport. DONALD ROY GROSPE (PHILIPPINES TO HONG KONG) Donald’s host organization is the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Prior to joining CAI-Asia, he has served as Science Research Specialist at the Department of Science and Technology in the Philippines. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas. His primary output is to conduct an air quality monitoring research in one city in the Philippines. YOGI HARTANTO (INDONESIA TO HONG KONG) Yogi is also assigned at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University as Research Assistant. Similar to Donald, his task is to conduct air quality monitoring in one city in Indonesia, and analyze study samples in the laboratory. Yogi holds a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Engineering from Trisakti University and has worked as HSE staff at PT KELSRI in Indonesia. KRITY SHRESTHA (NEPAL TO SRI LANKA) Krity is posted in Sri Lanka for ten months to learn about policy development (Clean Air Act formulation) and the Vehicle Emission Testing framework. She worked as a Program Officer for Clean Air Network Nepal/Clean Energy Nepal and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science at the Tribuvhan University.


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BUI THI NHUNG (VIETNAM TO INDONESIA) Nhung’s activities focus on the Clean Air Act development process, implementation and enforcement as well as roles of stakeholders to accelerate clean air legislation process in Indonesia. She graduated from the National Economics University (NEU) and is a staff of the Institute of Strategy, Policy on Natural Resources & Environment (ISPONRE), Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment (MONRE) in Vietnam.

ZAIM FACHMI ANDRIANTO (INDONESIA TO NEPAL) Andri has extensive experience on advocacy and campaigns as a staff of a non-government organization in Indonesia. He is learning sustainable urban transport initiatives from Kathmandu and collects data and information on air quality management, transport, and climate change mitigation in Nepal. His host organization for the exchange is the Clean Air Network Nepal, hosted by the Clean Energy Nepal. Clean Air and Blue Skies Asia Exchange This exchange program aims to strengthen linkages between CAI-Asia’s Country Networks and academic/research institutions. Young professionals are posted in partner organizations for ten months to gain practical skills in air quality management. First implemented in 2008, this program has involved 22 participants to date and continues to strengthen collaboration among organizational partners in six countries: Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (Lead Partner) Hong Kong Polytechnic University Clean Air Sri Lanka Vietnam Clean Air Partnership Clean Air Network Nepal Komite Penghapusan Bensin Bertimbel

Philippines Hong Kong Sri Lanka Vietnam Nepal Indonesia

Interested to support our exchange program? Send an email to ritchie.rono@cai-asia.org

On 10 December, AIESEC-University of the Philippines Diliman invited partner organizations to the launch of their Global Community Development Program at Taguig City. CAI-Asia recently joined AIESEC’s roster of organizational partners and has hosted two international AIESEC volunteers this year. Iresha Rathnasena, a Sri Lankan exchange participant reporting at the CAIAsia office since late October, shared her experience living abroad for the past month and how the exchange program is making a positive impact on her personally and professionally.

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INTERNS MEETINGS AND EVENTS Erika Casila is a current graduate student of Women and Development of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. She interned for CAI-Asia for six weeks, from September to October, to do research on some questions of policymakers regarding the implementation of cleaner fuels and vehicles standards; specifically on economic impacts of these standards and the governments’ interventions.

3 October 2011 l Bangkok, Thailand Partners and participants of Fredskorpset Norway’s South-South Exchange Program met for another round of exchanges launched by Her Excellency Mrs. Katja Chr. Nordgaard (middle, front row), Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Norway

Yinghong is a graduate from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor degree in Social Sciences (Geography). Being part of the University Scholars Programme, she had the chance to undertake Masters modules on environmental policy planning at the LKY School of Public Policy. During her internship stint from Sept-Oct 2011, she helped to research on fuel policies and the consequent environmental impact in Asia.

from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok.

7 October 2011 l Khon Kaen, Thailand Sophie Punte shared green freight and logistics work in Asia during the 1-day consultative workshop on “East West Economic Corridor Freight and Logistics

Ricci Antonio holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the Ateneo de Manila University. He assists the CAI-Asia Center in various projects and initiatives. He also helps in adding content at on the CAI-Asia website and Facebook page. His undergraduate thesis focused on aquatic toxicology but his work experience at CAI-Asia ignited his interest in air quality and management.

Energy Efficiency” attended by government agencies as well as logistic companies and associations from Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.

22-24 October 2011 l Changwon, Korea Bert Fabian presented on the breakout session for Walkability in Asian Cities during the EcoMobility Changwon 2011. A new EcoMobility Alliance was also launched at the conference to support aspiring cities of EcoMobility excellence.


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MEETINGS AND EVENTS

25-27 October 2011 l Nairobi, Kenya Sophie Punte presented at the Global

15-17 November 2011 l Mandaluyong

Partners Meeting of the UNEP Partnership

City, Philippines

for Clean Fuels and Vehicles to recommend

CAI-Asia

future priorities on clean fuels and vehicles in Asia. CAI-Asia is the strategic partners of PCFV in Asia. PCFV plans to celebrate the global elimination of leaded gasoline after a 10 year campaign during the Rio+20

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Development Bank in organizing the Asian 10 November 2011 l Beijing, China

Urban Forum at the ADB Headquarters.

Yan Peng, China Office Representative,

Sophie

provided reflections from NGO perspective

Assessment of City Emissions (RACE) tool

on AQM in China 2005-2011 during the 7th

developed through the Low Emission Cities

Annual Regional Air Quality Management

Project. The RACE Tool has been applied to

Workshop organized by China’s Ministy

Colombo and Ho Chi Minh City this year.

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of Environmental Protection and the US Environmental Protection Agency. Peng suggested key recommendations for AQM and low emission urban development including goal setting, assessment, reporting, 7-10 November 2011 l Taipei, Taiwan The Taiwan Environmental Protection Agency

capacity building as well as linking with lowcarbon plans and freight transport.

sponsored a Science-Policy Dialogue on air pollution and climate change with May Ajero presenting on the Asia policy perspectives to contribute inputs to the workshop. 16 November 2011 l Pasig City,

Green Freight Asia Workshop

14-18 November 2011 l Hangzhou and

Philippines

Jinan, China

ICLEI representatives led by Secretary multi-stakeholder

General Konrad Otto-Zimmermann visited

roundtable discussion in Jinan and Hangzhou

the CAI-Asia office to discuss future

on how to develop a shared Clean Air Action

collaborations on city work in Asia.

CAI-Asia

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8 November 2011 l Singapore

Plan and the benefits of publishing city clean

The 3rd Green Freight Asia Workshop was

air reports. These two Chinese cities have

hosted by CAI-Asia and Sustainable Supply

been selected as the pilot cities for this

Chain Center Asia Pacific (SSCCAP) and

project funded by the Energy Foundation.

attended by private sector participants from China, Germany, Japan, Singapore and Taiwan. This workshop engaged the private sector towards establishing the Green Freight Asia Network, a vision proposed by CAI-Asia and SSCCAP.


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and EVENTS MEETINGS AND 17-19 November 2011 l Pasay City, Philippines The 3rd Philippine Cities Global Convention and Exposition was held at the Resorts World Hotel. The event brought together Philippine cities and other key local governance

28 November 2011 l Mandaluyong City,

stakeholders to discuss key urban issues

Philippines

and identify areas of cooperation. Glynda Bathan presented on strategies for inclusive,

21-22 November 2011 l Pasay City,

low-emissions city development. Mary Jane

Philippines

Ortega, CAI-Asia Board Member, was also

CAI-Asia partnered with the Philippine

resource speaker during the event.t

Business for Environment to showcase the Clean Fleet Management approach to reduce CO2 emissions from transport fleets

May Ajero presented on the topic ‘Promoting Air Pollution and GHG Emissions Accounting for Philippine Companies’ to members of Air and Waste Management Association Philippines Sector as part of their Clean Air Month celebration.

during the Climate Change Consciousness Week held at SMX Convention Center. The event was organized by the Philippines’ Climate Change Commission.

4-6 December 2011 l Delhi, India 19 November 2011 l Quezon City,

CAI-Asia played several key roles during

Philippines

the Sixth Regional EST Forum in Asia

Organized by the Firefly Brigade, the bicycle

organized by the UN Centre for Regional

forum event held at the University of the Philippines Film Center highlighted the environmentally-sustainable transportation strategy and non-motorized transportation initiatives in Asia and the Philippines presented by Bert Fabian.

Development (UNCRD) where the Private 24 November 2011 l Beijing, China

Sector Declaration on Green Freight for a

CAI-Asia, together with GiZ,

co-hosted

Green Economy was also announced. Roles

“Shifting Gears: Eco-Driving in China’s Road

include a keynote address by Robert O’Keefe

Transport”, a milestone event related to Eco-

(CAI-Asia Board Chair) and Cornie Huizenga,

driving in China. CAI-Asia invited leading

Shreekant Gupta, Sophie Punte and Bert

experts from province and companies in

Fabian as presenters/sessions chairs.

China to share the experiences in ecodriving, provided keynote presentation about overview of Eco-driving in China, and led the panel discussions on how to make China transport sector maximize the benefits from eco-driving practices and 19

November

2011

l

Taguig

City,

technologies.

Philippines

7-9 December 2011 l Colombo, Sri Lanka

To strengthen our work with the youth, CAI-

The Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority

Asia continues to reach out to young people

invited CAI-Asia to be speaker for the Seminar

in schools. Sophie Punte was Keynote

on Energy Efficient and Environmentally

Speaker for the closing program of the

Sustainable Transport System for Sri Lanka.

International Association of Southeast Asian

Glynda Bathan presented status and trends

Schools Model United Nations (IASAS MUN)

on fuel economy standards in Asia.

held in the International School Manila.


October - December 2011

MAGAZINE ARTICLES

China’s Green Trucking Revolution by Kelly Thornton Fuels & Lubes, Fourth Quarter 2011

Advancing Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles in Asia: Spotlight on India by Sophie Punte A&WMA EM, November 2011

PUBLICATIONS

Achieving Green Freight in Asia by Sophie Punte and Yan Peng

Near-term Climate Protection and Clean Air Benefits:

Journeys - Biannual Publication of the LTA Academy in Singapore,

Actions for Controlling Short-Lived Climate Forcers - A

Issue 7 November 2011

UNEP Synthesis Report (Note: Sophie Punte is Contributing Author)

Road freight is the ‘Cinderella’ of the transport sector because of

This report addresses the mitigation of short-lived climate

policy, technological and financial barriers which result in intense

forcers (SLCFs) and its key role in air pollution reduction,

fuel use and increased emissions. This paper describes how a small

climate protection and sustainable development. SLCFs

trucks pilot project in Guangzhou led to a larger freight project in

are substances in the atmosphere that contribute to

Guangdong and paved the way for designing a national freight

global warming and have relatively short lifetimes in the

programme in China. These initiatives on greening the freight and

atmosphere. The focus is on three SLCFs – black carbon,

logistics sector are expected to be replicated in other Asian countries

tropospheric ozone and methane – because reducing them

with strong support from private sector, as it is in their interest that

will provide significant benefits through improved air quality

common policies and integrated programmes are established.

and a slowing of near-term climate change.

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“Cities are expanding more rapidly than our transportation system is coping. Land use and transport integration is a must for low emission urban development.” CAI-Asia 10 Years of Partnership Sophie Punte, CAI-Asia ADB Urban Forum, Manila, November 2011

CAI-Asia News is a quarterly publications of Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities Editor: Ritchie Anne Roño Design and Layout: Earl Paulo Diaz


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