Clean Air Project in the Indo-Gangetic Plain (CAP IGP) - Phase 2
The Indo-Gangetic Plain is the most affected region by air pollution globally with severe health, economic and climatic impacts. With Swiss expertise, this project addresses transboundary air pollution with a financial contribution to the World Bank’s regional Air Quality Management program to provide cleaner air to 680 million people, by developing states and regional plans and supporting coordinated sectoral measures by decision-makers in Bangladesh, India and Nepal.
Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
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SouthAsiaregional |
Canbiamento climatico ed ambiente
Protezione della biosfera
Environmental policy |
01.11.2024
- 31.10.2028 |
CHF 8’200’000
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- Air Quality Management (AQM) analytics and governance at the national and state level is strengthened.
- Countries and states adopt the air pollution reduction technologies and advanced monitoring solutions demonstrated.
- Cross jurisdictional (interstates and transboundary) coordination and cooperation in IGP strengthened for effective AQM.
- 650 key people in 3 countries trained on state/country level emission inventories and air quality modeling.
- 4 decision support systems made operational (2 national and 2 state level)
- 4 technologies (3 mitigation and 1 monitoring) assessed, analytical products developed, demonstrated and disseminated with government partners.
- 5 National and State level action plans adopt common measures to reduce transboundary air pollutants.
- 1 regional and 1 country airshed platform established and 8 regional/transboundary convenings and events supported.
- 4 joint decisions/declarations/commitments made within the framework of the regional/transboundary air quality management exchange platform.
- About 18-20% air pollution reduction between 2024-2028 (PM2.5 62 µg/m3 in 2024 to 50.4 µg/m3 in 2028).
- Around 26 MT CO2e net GHG reduction between 2024 (as the baseline year) and 2028.
- Other WB
- Settore privato straniero Sud/Est
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE PROTEZIONE GENERALE DEL AMBIENTE
PROTEZIONE GENERALE DEL AMBIENTE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Protezione della biosfera
Politica dell'ambiente e gestione amministrativa
Tipo di aiuto Fondi comuni o combinati da donatori multipli
Mandato senza fondo fiduciario
Numero del progetto 7F10093
Contesto | Air pollution is causing one in every nine deaths worldwide. The Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP), spanning five countries, is the most critically polluted region globally, and affecting the health of 875 million people, primarily the poor and vulnerable, including women. Each year, air pollution results in 2 million premature deaths, reduced life expectancy, and a loss of almost 7.4% of the region’s gross domestic product. Transboundary pollution is a significant factor, with more than 50% of air pollution in Delhi, Dhaka, and Kathmandu originating from outside these cities. This project adopts an airshed approach to develop state and regional plans for the IGP and establish a convening platform for Air Quality Management (AQM) in the region. It supports advanced air quality monitoring, demonstrates and prepares sectoral intervention strategies, mobilizes financing, and devises coordinated actions. This will be achieved through a contribution to the World Bank (WB) AQM initiative in the IGP, focusing on Bangladesh, India, and Nepal. SDC’s experiences from clean air project in India (CAP India) and the results achieved will be scaled up across the IGP countries through the WB regional program. Switzerland’s long-standing experience in brick, foundry, cement and other sectors will also be roped in managing air quality and climate change issues in IGP. The presence of SDC in 3 countries is an advantage to ensure alignment of Swiss support in the national context and its high relevance in the IGP. |
Obiettivi | Governments of Bangladesh, India and Nepal prioritize air quality management by working together and investing in technologies to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases (GHGs). |
Gruppi target | The target group will include: Environment Ministries of Bangladesh, India and Nepal, Central/State Pollution Control Boards as well as other Sectoral ministries/departments (Transport, Power, Industry, Health, Agriculture and Livestock, Renewable Energy, Science and Technologies, Housing and Urban Affairs, Infrastructure, etc.). Academic Institutions, Thinktanks, Private sector and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO). Indirect beneficiaries will include the inhabitants of IGP in Bangladesh, India and Nepal. |
Effetti a medio termine |
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Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: Risultati fasi precedenti: In four cities in India: 1) Emission Inventories developed and published 2) Advanced Source Apportionment techniques to measure concentration of air pollutants, applied Swiss expertise in Pune and Lucknow cities 3) Cities Clean Air Action plans strengthened based on scientific assessment 4) 4 pilot projects with high potential of air quality improvement implemented 5) Optimisation of air quality monitoring network plans developed by the Swiss experts 6) 500 officials trained on technical aspects of air quality management. 7) Awareness raising on health impacts of air pollution. |
Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Istituzione finanziaria internazionale Economia privata |
Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori | SDC Bangladesh, CDE section, India (lead CDE/India) and Nepal; SDC Capacity Building for Low Carbon and Climate Resilient City Development in India (CapaCITIES); Clean Air China (CAC); Nepal’s Green, Resilient and Inclusive Development (GRID) approach; International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD); Foreign, Common Wealth and Development Office (FCDO); World Health Organisation (WHO); United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); United States Agency for International Development (USAID); Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC); Philanthropies and Academic Institutions. Environment Ministries and sectoral departments in Bangladesh, India and Nepal. |
Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 8’200’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 2’800’000 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 4’561’440 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 18’700’000 |
Fasi del progetto | Fase 2 01.11.2024 - 31.10.2028 (Fase in corso) Fase 1 01.07.2018 - 30.09.2024 (Completed) |