The World Conservation Union Objectives of the Workshop Mohammad Aqib Pakistan Clean Air Network IUCN Pakistan National Workshop on Urban Air Quality & Integrated Traffic Management September , 2006 Avari Towers, Karachi

The World Conservation Union Aim A step in efforts to form a practical plan of action for AQM in Pakistan; Special focus on integrated traffic management; and Highlight air quality related issues and develop a framework to combat air pollution in Karachi, with a focus on transport sector.

The World Conservation Union Partners Pakistan-Environment Protection Agency Sindh-Environment Protection Agency City District Government Karachi Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities Asian Development Bank World Bank

The World Conservation Union Participants International Participants (Bangladesh, India) National Participants from GoP, Provincial Govts., Local Govts., Private Sector, Academia, Civil Society Multilateral Institutions (ADB, WB, CAI-Asia)

The World Conservation Union Objectives Assess the current air quality management scenario in Karachi; Share and learn from AQM experiences of other Pakistan’s cities and countries; Identify possible interventions for addressing air pollution in Pakistan; and Raise awareness on AQM issues through effective operationalization of multisector networks such as the Karachi Clean Air Committee, Lahore Clean Air Commission, and Pakistan Clean Air Network.

The World Conservation Union Expectations from Workshop Recommendations for CDGK and other relevant institutions for addressing air pollution in Karachi with respect to: Public Information and Awareness Raising In-use Vehicles Emissions Management Institutional and Regulatory Framework Strengthening Enforcement and Coordination for AQM Travel Demand Management (BRT, etc.) Fuel Quality, Emissions, and Alternatives

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