Program
The Programme
16th and 17th March, 2023
On ground realities, learnings, challenges and successes of working on the issue of air pollution will be presented and discussed. Sector wise efforts being carried out at various levels in several cities will be profiled. The Convening will encourage discussion and learning for future collaborations, strengthening the progress being made in the implementation of the clean air action plans of various cities.
Registration and Tea
Welcome Note
Unpacking the complexities of the air pollution problem
In order to inform the conversations later in the convening, we bring to the fore the different aspects of the issue at hand. An experienced panel will set the ‘State of Play’ from the lens of the sectors, the policy approach, the science and data needs and the significant changes in this ecosystem over the last few years.
Emission inventories
Challenges on implementation
Waste management
Construction
Mapping the ecosystem
Sector wise mapping of the participants is carried out.
Media and AQ
Regional media discourse to address the AQ complexity - what are the challenges, what are some of the steps that have been taken to address those challenges, and what are the opportunities.
Tea and Breakout sessions
The breakout sessions will be solutions focused. To look at the topics with a lens of opportunities in order to ensure implementation of the clean air action plans.
Awareness building and public engagement
Construction and Demolition Waste
Fighting false solutions
Solid Waste Management
Present back from breakout sessions in plenary (5 min/ group)
Networking Dinner
Summary day 1 and setting the agenda for day 2
Keynote Speakers
Plenary
Implementation challenges for Urban Local Bodies and the role citizens and CSO’s can play to support the efforts.
Sharing successes and learnings from the ground l Presentations followed by Q’nA
Successfully stalling smog towers in Kolkata
Learnings from their work on health and AQ
Engagement with Jharkhand municipalities
Citizens for Sankey
Engaging parliamentarians on the issue of air quality
Establishing narrative of air pollution in Punjab
Successful work carried out by EDF
Collectivise for impact: Plenary
How do we better collaborate and share learnings with each other, stay informed and engaged with each other's work – between cities and states?
Collectivise for impact: Moderated open house session
Everyone is encouraged to speak on how we can collaborate better.
ICAC dashboard
Presenting the ICAC dashboard followed by a panel discussion and brainstorming on how we can use the resource to its best potential.
