Asia Transport Networks and Communities of Practice. Glynda Bathan Deputy Executive Director Clean Air Asia

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1 Asia Transport Networks and Communities of Practice Glynda Bathan Deputy Executive Director Clean Air Asia

2 About Clean Air Asia 2 Clean Air Asia was established as the premier air quality network for Asia by the Asian Development Bank, World Bank and USAID in 2001, and has operated since 2007 as an independent non-profit organization. Government agencies China Vietnam Sri Lanka NGOs, academic & research institutions 8 Country Networks Cities India Clean Air Asia Philippines Development agencies Indonesia Nepal Pakistan Private sector UN recognized Clean Air Asia Partnership with over 250 Members Mission: to promote better air quality and livable cities by translating knowledge to policies and actions that reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from transport, energy and other sectors.

3 PUBLICATIONS Communication CLEANAIRASIA.ORG Transport CoP CITIESACT.ORG Air Quality Climate Change Transport and Energy 400 cities 22 countries CLEAN AIR HELP DESK Green Freight & Logistics.org Clean Air at Mega-events AQ info Publications Tools Training courses Contacts 3

4 Clean Fuels and Vehicles Forum in the ASEAN Region Date: 5 November 2013 (Tuesday) Venue: Singapore Organized by: In partnership with: Supported by:

5 Green Freight Asia Secretariat until June 2013: Incorporated as association in Singapore: DHL Deutsche Post IKEA Lenovo UPS HP 25+ members The Green Freight Asia Network is a platform for private sector members to share practices and methodologies and facilitate their active participation in the development of national green freight policies and programs. Private Sector Declaration on Green Freight in Asia towards a Green Economy Freight shippers, freight carriers, third-party logistics providers and industry associations 1.Are key stakeholders in making the freight sector more sustainable, benefiting business, society and the environment. 2.Support the implementation of green freight programs and initiatives throughout Asia to help countries reduce fossil fuel dependency, improve air quality and minimize CO 2 emissions whilst maintaining economic growth. 3.Call on government agencies, international bodies, development banks and other relevant stakeholders to collaborate with the private sector in the development of green freight programs in Asia ensuring consistency between national programs across Asia and globally.

6 1 Enhance collaboration between shippers, carriers and logistics service providers to share best practice and jointly scale up green freight efforts through advanced technologies, strategies, capacity building and financing solutions. 2 Develop streamlined and consistent methods for measuring and reporting fuel, CO 2 and other emissions from road freight, and to establish a centralized database with verified data. Methodology for CO2 and performance reporting Performance measurement, reporting and verification System modeling and hosting Technologies Financing Recognition Capacity Compliance Organization Governance Stakeholder Engagement Marketing and Communication National Policies and Programs 3 Ensure the active participation of the private sector in the development of national green freight policies and programs in Asia that are consistent with each other and with other global green freight programs. 4 GFA is a representative, financially viable, legally compliant, and transparent

7 Clean Air Asia Knowledge Partnership

8 Outputs of the Knowledge Partnership

9 Better Air Quality (BAQ) Conference Leading event on air quality in Asia, covering air quality, climate change, transport, energy, and industry It has grown into a community of practitioners, policy makers and businesses who meet every two years for networking, learning and sharing experiences BAQ has proven to influence policies, initiate new projects and establish partnerships Organized by Clean Air Asia in partnership with the host city, national environment ministry, ADB and World Bank, and several supporting organizations

10 EASTS EASTS (Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies) Umbrella organization of transportation science societies Member societies are in Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and New Zealand Journal Annual Conference International Research

11 SUSTRAN-DISCUSS A discussion forum devoted to peoplecentred, equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries Established in 1996 by SUSTRAN Resource Centre in Malaysia to provide information and networking services for the Sustainable Transport Action Network for Asia and the Pacific (the SUSTRAN Network)

12 Challenges Identifying audience and tailoring messaging to their needs Online communication supplemented by faceto-face networking Competing for attention of subscribers or network members Monitoring effectiveness

13 For more information: Clean Air Asia Center Unit 3505 Robinsons Equitable Tower ADB Avenue, Pasig City Metro Manila 1605 Philippines Clean Air Asia Center Members ACFA Corning Shell Clean Air Asia China Office 901A Reignwood Building, No. 8 YongAnDongLi Jianguomenwai Avenue Beijing China China. India. Indonesia. Nepal. Pakistan. Philippines. Sri Lanka. Vietnam 240 Clean Air Asia Partnership Members Cities Environment ministries and government agencies Development agencies and foundations Non-government organizations Academic and research institutions Private sector companies and associations Clean Air Asia India Office india@cleanairasia.org 1st Floor, Building No. 4 Thyagraj Nagar Market, Lodhi Colony New Delhi India Clean Air Asia Country Networks Donors in 2013 Asian Development Bank Cities Development Initiative for Asia ClimateWorks Foundation DHL/IKEA/UPS Energy Foundation Fredskorpset Norway Fu Tak Iam Foundation German International Cooperation (GIZ) Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) Institute for Transport Policy Studies Institute for Transportation and Development Policy International Union for Conservation of Nature L'Agence Française de Développement (AFD) MAHA Pilipinas Shell Rockefeller Brothers Fund Shakti Foundation Shell Foundation United Nations Environment Program Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles (UNEP PCFV) USAID CEnergy Veolia World Bank 13