When: Tuesday 14 November 2023, from 9:30-11:45 (UTC+8 - Manila time)
Where: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters, Manila, Philippines, and online
1. Background
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are components of air pollution that include a complex mixture of hundreds of carbon-containing gases. VOCs also include a wide variety of chemicals, some of which can cause short- and long-term adverse health effects. However, due to the unique characteristics of VOCs and the relatively high cost of measurement, VOCs monitoring and its related activities in the EANET region are still at an early stage.
Since February 2023, the Acid Deposition Monitoring Network in East Asia (EANET) has launched the “Feasibility for Promoting VOCs related Capacity Building in the EANET” project as part of the first batch of EANET Projects funded by the EANET Project Fund.
The Workshop “Knowledge Sharing for VOCs Related Activities in EANET” will be held at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters, Manila, Philippines, and online on Tuesday 14 November 2023, from 9:30 to 11:45 (UTC+8 Manila time), a pre-event to the Better Air Quality Conference (BAQ) 2023. This activity is implemented by the EANET and funded by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, (MOEJ) and Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), Philippines, through the EANET Project Fund.
2. Objectives
- The workshop aims to foster a comprehensive understanding and collaboration in the field of VOCs by bringing together experts, researchers, and practitioners in a multidisciplinary platform.
- Through focused sessions starting from monitoring, to modeling, and finally reaching policymaking, the workshop will aim to enhance knowledge exchange and advancements in VOCs-related activities.
- By addressing challenges, sharing insights, and showcasing innovative strategies, the workshop seeks to drive sustainable solutions for VOCs management, minimizing environmental impacts, and promoting effective regulatory measures.
3. Expected Participants
The workshop will be attended online and/or in person by policymakers, national researchers, and scientists from East and Southeast Asia. It will also welcome representatives of partner organizations working globally on related issues, as well as participants joining the BAQ conference in Manila.
4. Program
