Central Asian countries join forces to combat air pollution
Uzbekistan
On June 19, Tashkent hosted the first high-level political regional dialogue under the slogan "Building a clean air future in Central Asia", organized by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of Uzbekistan jointly with the World Bank and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
The regional dialogue brought together representatives of various government agencies in Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The event was also attended by leading experts in the field of air quality management from Asia and Europe.
The purpose of the event is to promote coordinated actions by the countries of the region and the exchange of knowledge in the field of air pollution prevention.
"Air quality management is a complex process that requires understanding the sources of air pollution and identifying measures to improve the situation in the relevant sectors. These measures require more detailed data, effective legislation harmonized between neighbouring countries, reliable government institutions, and a developed eco-friendly infrastructure. By working together, the Central Asian countries will be able to make the air in the region cleaner!", said Valerie Hickey, Global Director for Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy (ENB) at the World Bank.
It is worth noting that air pollution is a global problem. About 7 million people die every year from diseases caused by polluted air. In addition to the impact on human health, air pollution leads to huge economic losses, estimated at more than $8 trillion per year.
The purpose of the event is to promote coordinated actions by the countries of the region and the exchange of knowledge in the field of air pollution prevention.
"Air quality management is a complex process that requires understanding the sources of air pollution and identifying measures to improve the situation in the relevant sectors. These measures require more detailed data, effective legislation harmonized between neighbouring countries, reliable government institutions, and a developed eco-friendly infrastructure. By working together, the Central Asian countries will be able to make the air in the region cleaner!", said Valerie Hickey, Global Director for Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy (ENB) at the World Bank.
It is worth noting that air pollution is a global problem. About 7 million people die every year from diseases caused by polluted air. In addition to the impact on human health, air pollution leads to huge economic losses, estimated at more than $8 trillion per year.
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