Foundation Course on Air Quality Management in Asia

The Foundation Course on Air Quality Management in Asia is a six-module educational program for adult learners aimed at improving urban air quality. The document provides an overview of the course's goals and a comprehensive glossary of technical terms related to atmospheric chemistry, health effects, and regulatory standards. It highlights the severe impact of urban air pollution in Asia, noting it causes an estimated 537,000 premature deaths annually, with indoor air pollution causing more than double that amount.

• Urban air pollution in Asia is a critical health crisis, resulting in approximately 537,000 premature deaths every year, while indoor air pollution is responsible for more than twice that number of fatalities.
• Vulnerable populations, specifically the poor and socially marginalized, suffer disproportionately from deteriorating air quality because they often live in close proximity to pollution sources.
• The objective of air quality management extends beyond human health and welfare to include the protection of animals, ecosystems, vegetation (such as forests and crops), and material aesthetics like natural visibility.
• While national and local governments in Asia have started creating air quality management strategies, the effectiveness and scope of these initiatives vary significantly across different cities and countries.

APA

Haq, G., & Schwela, D. (2008). Foundation Course on Air Quality Management in Asia. Stockholm Environment Institute. https://www.sei.org/mediamanager/documents/Publications/Atmospheric/Cleanair/download/GLOSSARY-AirQualityManagement.pdf

Chicago

Haq, Gary, and Dieter Schwela. Foundation Course on Air Quality Management in Asia. Stockholm Environment Institute, 2008. https://www.sei.org/mediamanager/documents/Publications/Atmospheric/Cleanair/download/GLOSSARY-AirQualityManagement.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{haq2008foundation, author = {Haq, Gary and Schwela, Dieter}, title = {{Foundation Course on Air Quality Management in Asia}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2008}, url = {https://www.sei.org/mediamanager/documents/Publications/Atmospheric/Cleanair/download/GLOSSARY-AirQualityManagement.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }