RT Report
T1 Air Pollution in Asia and the Pacific: Science-based Solutions
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A2 Balakrishnan, Kalpana
A2 Pillarisetti, Ajay
A2 Panday, Arnico
A2 Rupakheti, Maheswar
A2 Mar, Kathleen
A2 Tanaka, Katsumasa
A2 Nguyen, Thi Kim Oanh
A2 Hiroyuki, Sase
A2 Hicks, Kevin
A2 Chae, Yeora
A2 Sunwoo, Young
A2 Espita, Dang
A2 Amann, Markus
A2 Hong, Yun-Chul
A2 Hao, Jiming
A2 Zusman, Eric
K1 air pollution
K1 air quality
K1 climate change
K1 sustainable development
K1 pollution control
K1 health
K1 climate
K1 agriculture
K1 ecosystem
SN 978-92-807-3725-7
YR 2019
FD 2019
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/32101
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/32101
NO This report examines air pollution in Asia and the Pacific and analyses policy options for improving air quality while supporting sustainable development. It reviews the regional context in which rapid economic growth, urbanisation and energy demand have increased emissions and population exposure to harmful pollutants. The document outlines a scientific assessment framework that integrates environmental, economic and social dimensions and applies modelling and statistical analysis to evaluate emission trends, exposure levels and potential control strategies. The analysis assesses existing legislation and additional measures that could further reduce emissions from key sectors such as energy, industry, transport and agriculture. Findings indicate that targeted interventions can significantly lower particulate pollution, improve human health, reduce impacts on crops and ecosystems, and support wider development objectives.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 23, 2026