Clean Air Asia

14/05/2026

Are you passionate about driving the transition to electric mobility? If you are an expert in e-mobility adoption with knowledge of electric vehicle development and manufacturing in the Philippines, these opportunities could be the perfect fit for you.

Clean Air Asia is looking for four researchers specializing in policy research, technical assistance, investment analysis, and human resource development. The successful candidates will support the implementation of the e-mobility ASAP Project — an initiative aimed at accelerating electric vehicle adoption and supporting the growth of the local EV industry in the Philippines.

Applications are open until May 31, 2026:

- E-Mobility Policy Researcher - https://cleanairasia.org/work-with-us/e-mobility-policy-researcher
- E-Mobility Human Resource Development Researcher - https://cleanairasia.org/work-with-us/e-mobility-human-resource-development-researcher
- EV Technical Assistance Researcher - https://cleanairasia.org/work-with-us/ev-technical-assistance-researcher
- EV Industry Investment and Incentives Researcher - https://cleanairasia.org/work-with-us/ev-industry-investment-and-incentives-researcher

08/05/2026

What does cleaner fuel mean for our health and the air we breathe?

Join us at the 6th installment of the online series Jakarta's Information and Knowledge Access (JIKA Talks) as we explore the latest evidence on health and potential economic benefits of cleaner fuel in Jakarta. The session will also examine opportunities to accelerate Euro 4 implementation and advance low-emission mobility in the city.

This event is organized by the Jakarta Development and Environment Bureau (Biro Pembangunan dan Lingkungan Hidup, DKI Jakarta), with support from Clean Air Asia.

Date: 12 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 14:30-16:30 WID
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Register for free: bit.ly/JIKATalks6

06/05/2026

Do you have experience in sustainable transport, stakeholder coordination, or project implementation? Are you passionate about driving inclusive, low-carbon solutions for communities in the Philippines?

Clean Air Asia is looking for a Project Associate with local knowledge of Calapan City to support the implementation of a Living Lab pilot under the TRANSCEND Landscape initiative. In this role, you will provide technical and coordination support to government stakeholders and technical partners, assist in researching and developing low-carbon transport solutions, and oversee on-ground project activities in Calapan City and Manila. We are looking for candidates with strong research skills and practical experience in project management and technical writing.

Interested applicants may apply until May 8, 2026: cleanairasia.org/work-with-us/project-associate-manila-calapan-city-based

04/05/2026

Application deadline extended!

Clean Air Asia is looking for a skilled and dedicated Project Officer based in Jakarta, Indonesia to support project delivery and stakeholder coordination.

Think this could be you? Apply until 7 May 2026: https://cleanairasia.org/work-with-us/project-officer

Are you interested in driving better air quality and healthier cities in Indonesia? If you have an experience in project implementation, data management and stakeholder coordination, then this job is just for you!

Clean Air Asia is looking for a Project Officer to be based in our office in Jakarta, Indonesia. This role will support ongoing projects by organizing activities, writing reports, tracking progress, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.

Interested applicants may apply until April 24, 2026: cleanairasia.org/work-with-us/project-officer

02/05/2026

As the Philippines accelerates its shift to electric mobility and clean energy technologies, Clean Air Asia, through the GEF-funded DTI-BOI-UNIDO e-mobility ASAP Project, partnered with Nascent Technologies Corporation to convene one of the country’s first in-depth, multi-stakeholder discussions dedicated to battery recycling and circularity.

Held at Nascent’s research laboratory in Quezon City, the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) brought together representatives from government, industry, academe, development partners, and the private sector to examine how the country can prepare for the growing use of batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, including how these can be safely managed, reused, recycled, and recovered beyond their first life.

Read more: https://cleanairasia.org/our-news/stakeholders-convene-depth-discussion-battery-recycling-and-circularity-philippines

28/04/2026

Do you have experience in financing strategies, financial assessments, or project proposal development? Are you passionate about supporting clean air and climate action in Asia?

Clean Air Asia is looking for a Financing Expert to support a regional project aimed at establishing a clean air hub across Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. In this role, you will assess funding streams, identify financing mechanisms, and develop project proposals to secure long-term financial support for clean air initiatives in the region.

Interested applicants may apply until May 13, 2026: cleanairasia.org/work-with-us/financing-expert-consultant

27/04/2026

In the shift to e-mobility, we must ensure that women are not only passengers, but active drivers and leaders who shape policy, drive technical innovation, and make critical decisions.

Clean Air Asia joined the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in hosting the “Sulong Juana: Women Leadership in Shaping the Future of Industry” at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria on April 22, 2026. This summit commemorated the inaugural International Day of Women in Industry (IDWI), to be celebrated every 21st of April, highlighting the critical role women play in the sector’s evolution.

Clean Air Asia is a co-organizer of this event. Through its implementation of the e-mobility ASAP Project, the organization conducted the breakout session, “Drive for Equity: A Solutions Lab on Gender-Responsive E-Mobility,” which focused on developing actionable, gender-responsive strategies for the industry.

A centerpiece of Clean Air Asia’s participation was the Women’s Gallery. This special exhibition honors the pioneers of the Women in E-Mobility Network and celebrates the contributions of women leaders across various projects affiliated with UNIDO.

With the commemoration of Earth Day on April 22 with the theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," IDWI served as an opportunity to support and celebrate the women in industry driving environmental progress forward, and to continue addressing barriers to enable more women to lead the transformation of industries towards a more sustainable future.

Some photos featured in this post are courtesy of UNIDO.

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

27/04/2026

24/04/2026

Air pollution is not static; it changes within seconds across short distances. This was one of the key insights participants gained during a two-hour walkability tour at the BAQ 2026 last month.

Organized by AirGradient, the “Bangkok Air Walk” allowed participants to track real-time air pollution spikes along urban routes using a portable air quality monitor.

As we marked Earth Day this week, the Bangkok Air Walk serves as a reminder that understanding environmental challenges begins at the community level, and that we all have the power to act and advocate for a cleaner, healthier planet

Read more: cleanairasia.org/our-news/participants-map-real-time-air-pollution-shifts-baq-2026-bangkok-air-walk

23/04/2026

In line with this year’s Earth Day theme “Our Power, Our Planet”, Clean Air Asia, together with the International Rice Research Institute and the Climate Clean Air Coalition, convened different Philippine government agencies on April 21 to advance a national strategy for reducing short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) from the country’s rice sub-sector.

The consultation focused on the Tier 2 emissions inventory — and essential evidence-base for shaping the Philippines’ rice mitigation strategy which includes methodology, preliminary results for the bussines-as-usual scenario, and national targets for the mitigation scenarios.

Representatives from this consultation highlighted the importance for strong stakeholder alignment around the input data and clear definitions of mitigation strategies to ensure accurate emissions accounting and effective climate action.

22/04/2026

Today is Earth Day, and this year’s theme “Our Power, Our Planet” is a reminder of our shared responsibility and collective power to protect air quality and the health of our planet.

Across Asia and the Pacific, billions of people are continuously exposed to unsafe air, posing serious health concerns and economic consequences. But progress is happening.

At the Better Air Quality conference (BAQ) 2026 last month, it was highlighted how accelerating action to address air quality challenges is possible when matched with sustained commitment and collective effort.

Here’s why air quality solutions must be scaled now.