Deadline: 30-May-25
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is accepting applications for the Regional Capacity Building Programme on Air Pollution Emission Inventory.
Learning Objectives
- The capacity building programme has the following core objectives:
- Enhance technical capacity in developing, managing, and applying emission inventories for air quality management.
- Provide hands-on training and tools across key sectors (e.g., transport, industry, open burning of agricultural waste and forest fire).
- Promote knowledge sharing and regional collaboration.
- Introduce advanced topics including emission factors, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and policy application of emission inventories.
Format
- The capacity building programme will deliver a structured curriculum combining theoretical learning, case studies, practical assignments, group discussions, interactive discussions, field-based exercises, and site visits. It will be conducted in English and will include:
- Online orientation workshop – introduction to key concepts and networking opportunities
- Online training workshop – focus on foundational knowledge and introduction on emission calculation tools
- Onsite workshop in Pathum Thani, Thailand – focus on hands-on training, field visits, consultations, and final presentations
Eligibility Criteria
- The training programme is designed for mid- to senior-level professionals directly involved in air quality management, emission inventory development, or environmental data analysis at the national or sub-national level in developing Asian countries.
- The target participants are:
- Government officials from environmental ministries or agencies responsible for air quality management, emission reduction strategies, or reporting under international frameworks (e.g., the Ministry of Environment, Pollution Control Department, Environmental Protection Authority, etc.).
- Technical staff from national or local environmental authorities, particularly those working on data collection, emission estimation, inventory maintenance, or regulatory development.
- Researchers and academics from universities or public research institutions who are engaged in emission inventory research, air quality modeling, or policy advisory roles.
For more information, visit UNEP.