Air pollution in the HKH

The Hindu Kush Himalayas is one of the world’s most polluted regions, where billions breathe air that exceeds safe limits, drastically shortening life expectancies, especially in children. This pollution also harms the environment by reducing crop yields, accelerating snow loss, and disrupting monsoon patterns and rainfall distribution across Asia.

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Action on air

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Managed by

Bhupesh Adhikary

Air and emissions

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Managed by

Bertrand Bessagnet

Look at regional air quality trends

The air quality dashboard provides a regional overview of air quality in our regional member countries. Aside from forecast, emission and demographic data, users can also download different types of RGB data to visualise how dust, particles and clouds are interacting in the region.

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How we support our RMCs

 

Supporting our RMCs in making the correct decisions on air quality is important. This is where we engage in policy and scenario analysis, participate in regional forums and support in monitoring. Click through the options to find out more.

Solutions and innovations

Our work has always emphasized a solutions-based approach to solving for the persistent problem of polluted air. From adopting of cleaner bricks to pellets made from crop residue, see how we create a space for identifying, testing and sharing of actionable solutions

Brick Kiln Initiative
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Effective use of Pelletizations
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Clean Air Prize
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