Advancing the “Africa Clean Air Programme” through Africa-Asia Collaboration.

 

In-person event



This event is an opportunity for Asian Countries and African countries to jointly advance air quality monitoring and clean air solutions – specifically through the “Africa Clean Air Programme” (ACAP). It is being co-organized by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ), Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Asia Pacific Clean Air Partnership (APCAP).

The event will:
  • Showcase ACAP as a continent-wide, Africa-led response to air pollution and climate challenges, anchored in strong regional and national action.
  • Provide updates on ACAP’s development, including the continental roadmap and efforts to establish a political and institutional framework through the AUC and RECs.
  • Highlight country-level progress, particularly in Ghana and Senegal, where air pollution is being integrated into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and national policy, with CCAC support.
  • Initiate dialogue on advancing a regional air quality agreement in Africa and the role international cooperation—especially with Japan—can play in supporting monitoring networks, capacity building, and technology transfer.


Why TICAD-9: TICAD offers a strategic opportunity to deepen Africa-Japan collaboration. By spotlighting ACAP at TICAD 9, we aim to:
  1. Elevate the visibility of ACAP within global development and climate dialogues.
  2. Foster South-South and Triangular Cooperation, building on Japan’s experience in Asia.
  3. Engage Japanese stakeholders—including government, private sector, and academia—in supporting air quality monitoring, data sharing, and innovation in Africa.



Organizers: Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)








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