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Clean Air Asia Leading the mission for better air quality and healthier, more livable cities throughout Asia.

Clean Air Asia is an international non-governmental organization leading the regional mission for better air quality, and healthier, more livable cities throughout Asia. Our mission is to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in Asia and contribute to the development of a more sustainable, equitable and healthier region. We empower governments and cities by inspiring action and focusing efforts on the planning and implementation of solutions at scale, fostering regional cooperation to address issues of mutual concern, and ensuring the integration of air quality management across sectors and institutions. Our work focuses on implementing solutions that reduce air pollution, its detrimental health impacts and mitigate the climate crisis. We do so by providing policy guidance, building capacity, and making a compelling case for action among stakeholders at city, national, and regional levels. Since 2008, we have been a United Nations-recognized partnership comprised of more than 250 organizations in Asia and internationally, with six Country Networks (Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam). Our headquarters are in Manila, Philippines, and we have offices in Beijing, China, and New Delhi, India.

Key stakeholder from the local governments of Antipolo, Bacolod, and Tagbilaran cities in the Philippines learned how to...
09/10/2026

Key stakeholder from the local governments of Antipolo, Bacolod, and Tagbilaran cities in the Philippines learned how to adapt strategies in turning local air quality data into practical urban planning and policy solutions through a learning exchange held with the Quezon City Government on September 24, 2026.

The Quezon City Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department (CCESD) led the activity by showcasing the operational air quality sensor installed at the Quezon City Hall Library, central data monitoring system, bike racks and electric vehicle charging station for public buses which offers practical insights that delegates can adapt and replicate in their own urban planning and mobility strategies.

During the city-to-city knowledge exchange discussion, Ms. Andrea Villaroman, Department Head of CCESD, highlighted the importance of data in addressing air quality concerns and decision-making. She emphasized that the department cannot do it alone and would require collective effort across different sectors, departments, and partners, as well as long-term commitment to improving air quality in our communities.

The Urban-Act Project supports the transformation towards low-carbon and resilient urban development in the Philippines, India, Thailand, China and Indonesia, aiming to contribute to implementing the Nationally Determined Contributions, and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. In the Philippines, the project is implemented by the German Development Cooperation, Clean Air Asia and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) as the main political partner.

The Philippine transition to electric mobility has taken another step forward, as the Global Environment Facility-funded...
08/10/2026

The Philippine transition to electric mobility has taken another step forward, as the Global Environment Facility-funded UNIDO-DTI-BOI e-mobility ASAP Project and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) formalized a partnership to explore the electrification of PEZA-administered ecozones.

The two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on September 17, 2026 in Pasay City, Philippines establishing a framework for collaboration to assess and support the proposed electrification of PEZA’s identified transport fleet. Clean Air Asia Deputy Executive Director Atty. Glynda Bathan-Baterina and PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga served as the signatories, while United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Country Representative Teddy Monroy and Management Information System and Corporate Planning (MISCP) Group Manager Rowena T. Naguit served as witnesses.

Under the MOU, Clean Air Asia, through the e-mobility ASAP Project, will conduct a feasibility study examining the technical, operational, financial, institutional, environmental, and overall viability of electrifying PEZA’s identified fleet.

The study will provide evidence to guide decisions on a potential electric mobility program, including the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging stations within an identified PEZA-administered ecozone.

"We look forward to sharing our knowledge on electric mobility and working closely with PEZA to understand what works in the context of ecozones, from the vehicles and charging infrastructure required to the financial and operational considerations. The goal of this partnership is to build a clear, practical way forward to support informed decisions on fleet electrification and, ultimately, a cleaner and more efficient transport system,” said Atty. Bathan-Baterina.

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The e-mobility ASAP Project, funded by the Global Environment Facility , is a joint effort of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization - Philippine Office , the DTI Philippines , and the Philippine Board of Investments , in partnership with the Clean Air Asia-led Consortium. This Consortium comprises De La Salle University , Urban Electric Mobility Initiative (UEMI), and Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines.

As the Philippines continues to accelerate its shift to electric mobility, one question needs to be part of the conversa...
05/10/2026

As the Philippines continues to accelerate its shift to electric mobility, one question needs to be part of the conversation: Is this transition being designed with women’s needs and experiences in mind?

At the third Women’s Kapihan and second e-mobility Talks, “Add to Cart; Deliver to Future: Co-Designing the 'Women in E-Mobility' Agenda in the Philippines,” stakeholders from government, industry, academia, transport cooperatives, and mobility-related civil society organizations came together to move beyond identifying challenges and toward co-designing solutions.

Through discussions and interactive activities, participants identified five priorities at the at the institutional and policy level for a more inclusive and accessible e-mobility ecosystem, from strengthening support for women entrepreneurs to creating more accessible public transport infrastructure, to building the skills needed for the future workforce. This session further served as an opportunity to explore how government agencies can direct their mandatory 5% Gender and Development (GAD) budgets toward inclusive e-mobility solutions.

What are these five priorities, and what could they mean for the future of the women in e-mobility agenda?

Read the full article: https://cleanairasia.org/our-news/co-designing-future-5-priorities-driving-women-philippine-e-mobility-agenda

Interested in attending future e-mobility Talks? Sign up here to receive updates: https://bit.ly/emobilitytalksmailinglist

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The Accelerating the Adoption and Scale-up of Electric Mobility for Low-Carbon City Development in the Philippines, or the e-mobility ASAP Project, is funded by the Global Environment Facility , implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization - Philippine Office , the DTI Philippines , and the Philippine Board of Investments , and executed by Clean Air Asia with its consortium partners De La Salle University , Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines , and Urban Electric Mobility Initiative (UEMI).

Clean Air Asia fully supports the proactive response and leadership of the Quezon City Government in the Philippines in ...
02/10/2026

Clean Air Asia fully supports the proactive response and leadership of the Quezon City Government in the Philippines in protecting the health of students during the air pollution episode in September 2026.

The city’s swift action demonstrates how a science-based approach, aligned with local and national policies, can help reduce air pollution-related health risks for more than 400,000 young people. We encourage other local governments and national agencies interested in developing similar systems to draw from Quezon City’s experience in enabling timely, health-protective action.

Learn more about the Quezon City School Suspension and Response Guidelines, what happened during the September air pollution episode, the health risks involved, the science behind the need for rapid response, and how proactive action can help protect public health during future air pollution episodes. Read our briefer: https://cleanairasia.org/our-resources/publications/protecting-students-health-impacts-elevated-air-pollution

Last chance to apply!Clean Air Asia is looking for a Research Assistant to support the Drive Electric Campaign under our...
01/10/2026

Last chance to apply!

Clean Air Asia is looking for a Research Assistant to support the Drive Electric Campaign under our Sustainable Transport Program.

If you have strong research skills, a keen eye for detail, and an interest in contributing to sustainable transport and clean air solutions across Asia, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close tomorrow, 02 October 2026.

Learn more about the role and apply here: https://cleanairasia.org/work-with-us/research-assistant-consultant-3

Salamat, Kabataan ng Calapan!The TRANSCEND (Transformative Actions for Climate and Ecological Protection and Development...
28/09/2026

Salamat, Kabataan ng Calapan!

The TRANSCEND (Transformative Actions for Climate and Ecological Protection and Development) Sustainable Transport team engaged the youth of Calapan City, Philippines during this year's Gabi ng Kabataan (Youth Night) held in August 2026 as part of the Linggo ng Kabataan (Youth Week) celebration.

The TRANSCEND booth drew a turnout of young participants who shared their perspectives to help inform a more sustainable transportation system for Calapan City. Participants also contributed to the youth mobility survey which captured their everyday commuting behavior and preferences; took part in the Sustainability Mobility Design Studio where they identified areas affected by urban heat stress and locations that need bike parking and public transport stops; and interacted with games and knowledge products that introduced active mobility as an alternative transport mode.

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TRANSCEND Project is a joint initiative between the Republic of the Philippines and the Federal Republic of Germany through the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and implemented by a consortium led by GIZ, designed to raise ambition and align with both international and national climate and biodiversity agendas through local implementation. For the project’s Transport output, TRANSCEND work targets both national and local levels (e.g., the cities of Calapan, Naga, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, and their surrounding provinces), focusing on policy and institutional support, capacity development, advocacy and stakeholder engagement, and living labs.*

Looking for a role where you can grow your skills, make an impact, and help drive the Philippines’ transition to sustain...
25/09/2026

Looking for a role where you can grow your skills, make an impact, and help drive the Philippines’ transition to sustainable transport?

Clean Air Asia is on the look out for a Capacity Building and Women Engagement Intern to support capacity development activities and women-focused engagement efforts under our e-mobility ASAP Project.

Ideal candidates are students or graduates with an interest in environmental policy and governance, air quality management, sustainable transport, and climate change mitigation.

Apply on or before 30 September: https://cleanairasia.org/work-with-us/capacity-building-and-women-engagement-intern

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming an increasingly familiar sight in Philippine cities. Taking one on a 430-kilometer,...
23/09/2026

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming an increasingly familiar sight in Philippine cities. Taking one on a 430-kilometer, multi-island trip, however, is a different proposition altogether.

Grench Mañibo, Project Coordinator for the Global Environment Facility-funded UNIDO-DTI-BOI e-mobility ASAP Project, shared some lessons and reflections from traveling by EV during a recent field mission to Matnog, Sorsogon, and Calbayog City, Samar Island, from July 20–24, 2026. The mission brought the team together with local stakeholders to discuss EV charging station deployments.

Read the full article here: https://cleanairasia.org/our-news/driving-ev-across-430-kilometers-and-two-islands-lessons-and-reflections-ev-transition

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The e-mobility ASAP Project, or the " Accelerating the Adoption and Scale-up of Electric Mobility for Low-Carbon City Development in the Philippines," is funded by the Global Environment Facility, and a joint effort of the DTI Philippines, the Philippine Board of Investments, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization - Philippine Office, in partnership with the Clean Air Asia-led Consortium. This Consortium comprises De La Salle University, Urban Electric Mobility Initiative (UEMI), and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines.

23/09/2026

𝐏𝐄𝐙𝐀, 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐘 𝐅𝐋𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐄𝐕 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐀𝐍

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority signed an MOU with the Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities Center, Inc. (Clean Air Asia) to pursue fleet and across its ecozones, starting with a feasibility study on converting PEZA’s official transport units to electric vehicles.

Full story in comments section.

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Around 35 stakeholders from Calapan City and Oriental Mindoro provincial governments in the Philippines, civil society o...
22/09/2026

Around 35 stakeholders from Calapan City and Oriental Mindoro provincial governments in the Philippines, civil society organizations, and academe convened in August 2026 to review the proposed initiatives aimed at addressing local transport challenges and develop ideas for a ‘living lab’ — a participatory and co-designed approach to piloting mobility solutions.

The activity, entitled “Living Lab Validation and Prioritization Workshop”, marks an important step in co-creating inclusive and responsive sustainable and active mobility solutions in Calapan. It was conducted by the TRANSCEND (Transformative Actions for Climate and Ecological Protection and Development) Sustainable Transport Team, led by GIZ and co-organized by Clean Air Asia and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities.

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TRANSCEND Project is a joint initiative between the Republic of the Philippines and the Federal Republic of Germany through the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and implemented by a consortium led by GIZ, designed to raise ambition and align with both international and national climate and biodiversity agendas through local implementation. For the project’s Transport output, TRANSCEND work targets both national and local levels (e.g., the cities of Calapan, Naga, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, and their surrounding provinces), focusing on policy and institutional support, capacity development, advocacy and stakeholder engagement, and living labs.*

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