Nepal begins work on first National Air Quality Management Action Plan
Summary
Nepal has initiated its first National Air Quality Management Action Plan to tackle worsening air pollution through a coordinated strategy involving national and international experts.
Key Points
- Nepal has launched its first National Air Quality Management Action Plan (NAQMAP) to combat air pollution.
- The Department of Environment is collaborating with ICIMOD and the UK international development programme on the action plan.
- Experts from Nepal, India, and China shared experiences on urban air pollution control at a Kathmandu workshop.
- NAQMAP aims to guide Nepal's long-term policy, institutional coordination, and monitoring systems for clean air.
