Air pollution in Thailand ranks amongst the worst in the world, accounting for over 32,200 premature deaths in 2019 and reducing average life expectancy by two years. In this seminar, SEI Asia’s Diane Archer and other experts will examine the three major sources of air pollution in Thailand: vehicular emissions, agricultural emissions and industrial emissions.
Image: SEA Junction
Thailand’s incomplete decentralization, administrative fragmentation, prioritization of economic growth and protection of vested business interests have created numerous barriers to improve the governance of the air. New legislation is needed to overcome these barriers and protect socio-economically marginalized citizens who are disproportionately vulnerable to the adverse effects of air pollution.
The seminar will be held on 4 August 2022, 5.00-6.30 pm at SEA Junction.
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To register and attend in person please email: [email protected]
Project / In Nov 2008 SEI launched the online Foundation Course on Air Quality Management in Asia at the "Better Air Quality" conference in Bangkok.
Project / Air pollution is a serious threat to the health of humans and ecosystems, yet is largely invisible and so out of the public consciousness.
Project / The project will look at the impact of air pollution in the world of work, including worker productivity, and work quality and quantity.
Perspective / Is there a connection between air quality, gender, and work?
SEI brief / This policy brief outlines some of the air pollution policies in place in Thailand, as well as key barriers to, and opportunities for, their enforcement.
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