Use of Ratnoze equipment and GRIMM environment dust monitor in Pakistan

About the event

The Air Pollution Solutions Initiative will be providing intensive training on the recently handed-over Ratnoze emission measurement instrument to technical officers from the Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC), Environment Protection Agency (EPA), Environment Protection Department (EPD), Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) in Lahore, as well as other relevant institutions for effective operation and maintenance of the instrument.

We will also provide training on the use of GRIMM EDM (Environment Dust Monitor). Both Ratnoze and GRIMM EDM instruments are essential for generating data and evidence for research and monitoring. The reports based on the collected data and information will be significant in making informed policy decisions and enable consistent monitoring and reporting on emission reductions.

Background

As a part of our Clean Brick Initiative, the project “Towards Cleaner Brick Production in Pakistan” aims to transfer technology and skills through trainings on the use of Ratnoze and GRIMM EMD instruments, and share knowledge on the development of Asia’s first curriculum of the Zig-Zag Brick Fire Masters Training Manual.

In close collaboration and in coordination with MoCC, National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA) and Brick Kiln Owners Association of Pakistan (BKOAP), we aim to build the capacity of key stakeholders in the brick sector for adopting, using, and managing cleaner technologies.

We have been working closely with MoCC, NEECA, and FCDO Pakistan to set up the required instrumentation to enable consistent monitoring and reporting on emission reductions in the brick industry in Pakistan.

Agenda

18–23 April 2022

Resource persons:

Sagar Adhikari, Air Pollution Emissions Research Associate – Water and Air, ICIMOD

Suresh Pokharel, Aerosol Measurement Research Associate – Water and Air, ICIMOD