Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities World Bank EASES Briefing April 19, 2004

Presentation Outline Context - Why this initiative How to solve the problem What is in this initiative List of Activities –Knowledge Management, Projects and Program, Networking BAQ 2002, 2003, 2004 Next Phase of activities

Air quality in most cities of the developing world ….

Air quality they deserve….... and the clean air they need

The Problem: 2000/2001 Source: Benchmarking Report on Air Quality in Asian cities Phase 2, 2003 SO 2 NO 2 SPM PM Bangkok Busan Chongqing Colombo Hong Kong Jakarta Kathmandu Kolkata Manila Mumbai New Delhi Osaka Pune Singapore Seoul Shanghai Tokyo concentration in µg/m 3

The Impact of the Problem Premature Deaths “Air pollution puts the lives of millions at risk in Asian cities” Environmental Risks Global Estimate Asian Estimate Asia as % of Global Unsafe Water1,730,000730,00042% Urban Outdoor Air799,000487,00061% Indoor Air1,619,0001,025,00063% Lead234,00088,00037%

Burden of Urban Air Pollution disability adjusted life-years per 1000 people Latin America Europe & Central Asia Middle East & N. Africa Sub-Saharan Africa South Asia East Asia & Pacific Source: Lvovsky, 2002

Problem Identification Main problem is PM 10 and PM 2.5 Vehicles – especially diesel and 2-stroke two and three wheelers are important contributors Fuel quality, driving style and lack of maintenance important reasons why these vehicles are a problem

How to solve the problem? Better information for policy makers Consensus on issues and actions Political commitment & rigorous enforcement Identification of technical solution(s) Economic analysis of options Macro-policy in place: trade, lube, taxes, etc. Institutional cooperation: Private, Public etc. Learn from international experience

Air Pollution Impact of Transport Important contributor to air pollution –Lead from gasoline—a problem of the past in most countries in Asia as they have phased out leaded gasoline (Indonesia left) –Two-stroke motorcycles mostly phased out (issue in the Philippines, Indonesia and South Asia) –Fine and ultrafine particles in vehicle exhaust—main concern now –Ozone precursors (HC and NOx) in vehicle exhaust—emerging problem Current reality –Old polluting fleets and low replacement rates – specifically Diesel –Lack of vehicle maintenance culture –Weak administrative capacity to regulate and monitor Future challenge –Rising income and motorization will increase congestion, pollution and traffic safety problems unless concerted measures are taken

Pollution Per-Capita GDP The Kuznet’s Curve Why: Kuznet’s Curve opportunities for cities to bypass a BAU developing cost-effective analytical frameworks, exploring innovative opportunities and learning from other city experiences...

CAI-Asia Goals Sharing knowledge and experiences Capacity building Improving policy and regulatory frameworks - regional Assisting cities in formulating and implementing integrated air quality management systems Piloting projects to encourage innovation CAI Asia promotes and demonstrates innovative ways to improve the air quality of Asian Cities through sharing experiences and building partnerships Collaborators: WBI, EASTR, EASUR, EASEG, DEC, ENV

CAI-Asia Networking Philosophy CAI-Asia APMA Kitakyushu Initiative IES/US-EPA Local CAI-Asia network

Activity Areas 1. Knowledge and Information –Clean Air web-site and newsletter –Regional and local media campaigns –Publication of air quality data, technical papers, case studies, proceedings –Thematic and/or city-specific workshops –Training courses

Activity Areas 2. Regional Policies and Standards –Air pollution control regulations and standards –Related technical specifications to help reduce air pollution emissions –Energy efficiency policies –Sustainable financing mechanisms and fiscal policies for air pollution control

Activity Areas 3. Studies and Pilot Projects –Thematic studies on key issues (e.g. emissions inventories and monitoring, modeling, transport management, etc.) –City-level formulation and implementation of integrated air quality action plans –Technical exchanges among cities –Pilot projects to implement innovations in policies and technologies

Mainstreaming Air Quality Management at the World Bank Hanoi Urban Transport, Bicycle path in MMUTRIP GEF co-financing for China sustainable urban transport strategy and a multi-city action program AAA and TA Air Quality monitors for the Philippines and Thailand Country Development Partnership dialogue on Environment in Thailand DIESEL pilot program – tested in Bangkok and to be applied in other cities Dhaka Three Wheeler Phaseout – 40% improvement Car free day at the World Bank and other organizations Influencing the Air Quality Thematic group at the Bank Transport forum and internal training of Bank staff

Microgram/m3 PM2.5Average /25/ /27/ /29/200212/31/2002 1/2/20031/4/20031/6/2003 PM2.5 concentrations in Dhaka Declines by 41% because of Two Stroke Phaseout

Testimonials from TTLs in the region

Discussion: Next Phase? Simplified lending framework - cross sectoral issues to be dealt through a strategic sector approach Identify and transfer management to the region Explore new financing opportunities - GEF, CF, Italian CTF for China, etc. Assess cost-effectiveness of different emission reduction strategies and increase understanding Involve local agencies in the evaluating international experiences and its applicability in their country

Next Phase cont. Regional monitor for Air Quality Respond to client requests for air quality programs Develop air pollution projects or mainstream into existing Bank operations Harmonization of regional standards on fuels and vehicles External evaluation of CAI-Asia (ongoing) Any other ideas???

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