| Project Detail |
Southeast Asia experiences very harmful periods of air pollution every year causing health, environment and economic damage. Switzerland, Germany and France are joining forces to tackle sources of air pollution and global warming together in Southeast Asia. The project will identify and scale innovative solutions for reducing air and climate pollutants and provide Swiss know-how and experiences on clean air to support joint action, with a special focus on the Lower Mekong region. Over the years, air quality in the Mekong region has significantly worsened. Due to air pollution’s transboundary nature, a coordinated ASEAN-wide approach is needed. As a heavily affected region, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos were selected to implement demonstrations and strengthen collaboration. ASEAN Member States have repeatedly expressed strong political will to address air pollution over the past years. Objectives The project aims to reduce the emissions of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) in the ASEAN region to protect human health, climate and biodiversity by catalyzing innovative, scalable and locally tested solutions and by strengthening political frameworks, transboundary collaboration and awareness, with a special focus on the Lower Mekong Subregion. |
