Pre-Events & Side Events
BAQ PRE-EVENTS | 12-13 November
Download Pre-Events and Side Events program here.
| DAY 1 BAQ Pre-Events | 12 November 2018 | ||
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| TIME & VENUE | EVENT DETAILS | ORGANIZER |
| 9:00am – 5:30pm Pullman Hotel Kuching |
Capacity Building Programme for National Air Quality Managers [by invitation] Strengthening capacity of member states to respond to air pollution issues is one of the areas of action in the UN Environment Assembly resolutions on air quality. After participating in this training workshop, the participants will have gained an updated knowledge on health impacts of air pollution and understand basic concepts of epidemiology to design studies to determine health impact of air pollution, and an improved understanding of the role and importance of air pollution communication in air quality management and be better equipped in engaging stakeholders through communication strategies. |
UN Environment, Asia Pacific Clean Air Partnership, and Asian Institute of Technology |
| 1:00pm – 5:00pm Pullman Hotel Kuching |
WORKSHOP: Regional Closing Workshop of Transport and Climate Change in the ASEAN Region [limited seats available; pre-registration required] After 6 years of successful implementation, the ASEAN – GIZ Project Transport and Climate Change comes to its end in December 2018. We want to take this opportunity to gather our partners and other actors active in sustainable transport in the region to present the most important project results and discuss the future of sustainable transport in ASEAN and its member states.NOTE: Please note that there is limited number of spots available for this event. We will handle access on a first-come first-served basis. You will receive confirmation by email before BAQ Week if you will be accommodated in this session.Please pre-register here: https://goo.gl/forms/ARnJouoMV4r15TkF3 |
GIZ |
| 9:00am – 5:00pm Pullman Hotel Kuching |
Co-Benefits Training | IGES |
| DAY 2 BAQ Pre-Events | 13 November 2018 | ||
| TIME & VENUE | EVENT DETAILS | ORGANIZER |
| 8:30am – 12:00pm Borneo Convention Center Kuching |
Capacity Building Programme for National Air Quality Managers [by invitation] Strengthening capacity of member states to respond to air pollution issues is one of the areas of action in the UN Environment Assembly resolutions on air quality. After participating in this training workshop, the participants will have gained an updated knowledge on health impacts of air pollution and understand basic concepts of epidemiology to design studies to determine health impact of air pollution, and an improved understanding of the role and importance of air pollution communication in air quality management and be better equipped in engaging stakeholders through communication strategies. |
UN Environment, Asia Pacific Clean Air Partnership, and Asian Institute of Technology |
| 1:00pm – 5:30pm Borneo Convention Center Kuching |
Consultation Meeting on Regional Policy/ Governmental Meetings on Urban Air Quality in Asia [by invitation] Governmental Meetings on Urban Air Quality in Asia are held every two years to harmonize approaches between Asian countries in tackling urban air pollution and related areas. UN Environment and the Clean Air Asia Center co-organize these meetings, which are an integral part of the Better Air Quality (BAQ) conferences. |
UN Environment, Clean Air Asia |
| 9:00am – 5:00pm Borneo Convention Center Kuching |
WORKSHOP: Estimating the Benefits of Improving Air Quality: Intro to the BenMAP-CE Tool [open event; pre-registration is required] USEPA will introduce interested participants to BenMAP-CE, an open-source tool that quantifies the health impacts and economic value of air quality changes. The full-day training session will instruct users in the basic principles of air pollution benefits analysis; how to use the core features of BenMAP-CE; and how to incorporate global air quality monitoring data from USEPA’s AirNow database into such analyses.USEPA encourages interested individuals to sign up at https://goo.gl/forms/uukL4XnuEbX0TZ7Q2 |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
| 9:00am – 5:00pm Borneo Convention Center Kuching |
WORKSHOP: AirNow International Collaboration Meeting, Messaging & Outreach and AirNow System and Big Data Demonstration/ Training Sessions [open event; pre-registration is required] USEPA will introduce participants to the AirNow international collaboration platform, its community, and new initiatives and data sharing experiences, including the use of satellite data and sensors in air quality. The afternoon sessions will allow users to choose between an outreach session and training on the AirNow System & Tools and Management of Big Data.USEPA encourages interested individuals to sign up at https://goo.gl/forms/uukL4XnuEbX0TZ7Q2 |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
| 9:00am – 5:00pm Borneo Convention Center Kuching |
WORKSHOP Regional Policy Dialogue on Fuel Economy in Asia & 2nd APEC Workshop on Policy Dialogue on Fuel Economy Platform [Limited seats available; pre-registration is required] GIZ, UN Environment, Clean Air Asia, and the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of Thailand have been working together to promote fuel economy in Asia-Pacific. The APEC Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation (PPSTI) Project 03 2017A aims to support fuel economy policy in the APEC region with this 2nd APEC Workshop on Policy Dialogue on Fuel Economy Platform. UN Environment, FIA Foundation and other partners at the Global Fuel Economy Initiative have been supporting many Asia-Pacific countries in the region and cooperating with various partners. GIZ has been supporting the ASEAN in developing fuel economy roadmap and promoting fuel economy in Southeast Asia. This session aims to advance the development of ambitious fuel economy measures by regional knowledge exchange on successful policies and ongoing and new initiatives. Please pre-register here: https://goo.gl/forms/ARnJouoMV4r15TkF3 |
APEC, MTEC (National Metal and Materials Technology Center), UN Environment, and GIZ |
SIDE EVENTS/MEETINGS & TECHNICAL TOURS | 14-16 November
| 14 November | ||
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| TIME & VENUE | EVENT DETAILS | ORGANIZER |
| 5:00pm – 6:30pm | Urban Walkability and Air Sensing Tour [limited seats available; pre-registration is required] Clean Air Asia, Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), and Sonoma Technology, together with the University of Malaysia Sarawak, will hold the Urban Walkability and Air Sensing Tour which will provide an opportunity for participants to experiment with AirBeam, a low-cost portable air quality sensor and the Pedestrian First Walkability tool. Both tools may empower citizens and help policy makers build vibrant and walkable communities. Please pre-register here: https://goo.gl/forms/FonUgRGduLBFzhbL2 |
Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP), Sonoma Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Clean Air Asia |
| 6:30pm onwards | BAQ Meet-ups Networking and conversations should not be limited to the confines of conference meeting rooms and exhibition hall. Select BAQ 2018 supporting organizations and partners will host or facilitate meet-ups over drinks or food and engage with like-minded conference participants (even non-conference participants) to share and discuss issues, new developments and trends on air quality management. |
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| 6:00pm – 7:30pm The Granary Kitchen + Bar, 23, Wayang St, Kuching Town |
BAQ Meet-up: Creating an Air Quality Flag Program for Schools (Workshop) Globally, children’s environmental health protection is an emerging priority for nations, communities and families. The World Health Organization estimates that, in 2012, about 1.7 million children under age five died due to environmental causes, with air pollution being a major factor. This session will highlight a US EPA program, since extended to many countries, that uses an Air Quality Index (AQI) to increase public awareness about outdoor air quality. The program uses brightly colored flags as a simple and intuitive means of informing communities about daily air quality, and provides advice to minimize exposure when air quality is poor. We focus on Flag Programs at schools to help protect children, who are especially vulnerable to air pollution due to their high activity level and developing lungs.Pre-registered participants will be offered flags and an instructional kit to take back to their organizations. Please pre-register here: https://goo.gl/forms/uukL4XnuEbX0TZ7Q2 |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
| 15 November | ||
| TIME & VENUE | EVENT DETAILS | ORGANIZER |
| 10:30am – 11:00am Launch Pad, Exhibition Area Borneo Convention Center Kuching |
Launch of the Fuel Economy Chatbot [open event] Together with Toyota, GIZ has developed a digital tool to crowdsource real-world fuel economy data from drivers and to promote transparency on vehicle fuel consumption to policymakers and consumers. The tool consists of a chatbot and a web platform. |
GIZ |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm Borneo Convention Center Kuching |
IBAQ e-Learning Launch [by invitation] |
Clean Air Asia |
| 3:00pm – 3:30pm Launch Pad, Exhibition Area Borneo Convention Center Kuching |
UN Environment Initiative Launch(TBC) | UN Environment |
| 16 November | ||
| TIME & VENUE | EVENT DETAILS | ORGANIZER |
| 10:30am – 11:00am Launch Pad, Exhibition Area Borneo Convention Center Kuching |
APAQ Group Launch [open event] |
APAQ Group |
SOCIAL EVENTS | 12-16 November
| 13 November | ||
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| TIME & VENUE | EVENT DETAILS | ORGANIZER |
| 5:30pm – 7:30pm Borneo Convention Center Kuching |
Welcome Reception [open to all BAQ-registered participants] |
The Clean Air Society Forum of Malaysia (MyCAS), Clean Air Asia |
| 14 November | ||
| TIME & VENUE | EVENT DETAILS | ORGANIZER |
| from 6:00pm Bistros/Cafes around the city of Kuching |
BAQ Meet-ups [open event] Networking and conversations should not be limited to the confines of conference meeting rooms and exhibition hall. Select BAQ 2018 supporting organizations and partners will host or facilitate meet-ups in a more informal setting, and engage with like-minded conference participants (even non-conference participants) to share and discuss issues, new developments and trends on air quality management. |
Select BAQ Supporting Organizations and Partners |
| 15 November | ||
| TIME & VENUE | EVENT DETAILS | ORGANIZER |
| 7:30pm – 9:30pm Borneo Convention Center Kuching |
Gala Dinner | |