{"id":163,"date":"2026-04-19T19:56:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T13:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8080\/?p=163"},"modified":"2026-04-19T22:10:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:10:34","slug":"presentations-of-the-third-aqca-conference-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aq.movegreen.kg\/?p=163","title":{"rendered":"Presentations of the third AQCA Conference 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aqcaplatform.prosoft.kg\/media\/filer_public\/9f\/dc\/9fdc33fa-cc96-4be0-ab35-ada6b4015841\/19092024-216.jpg\" alt=\"organization\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We are pleased to present the compilation of presentations from the 3rd Central Asian Conference of the AQCA Platform, held on September 19-20, 2024, in Almaty, Kazakhstan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This conference was organized by the Association of Practicing Ecologists of Kazakhstan, MoveGreen NGO (Kyrgyzstan), and the Youth Environmental Protection Group (Tajikistan) in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), with support from Citepa and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference brought together specialists, policymakers, and activists from across Central Asia, as well as international experts, to discuss critical issues of air quality monitoring and dust storm management in the context of climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussions and presentations at this conference represent cutting-edge experiences in regional cooperation, technological innovations, and policy development in the field of air quality management. Topics ranged from modern monitoring systems to innovative strategies for public engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The compilation includes presentations on the following key areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>State air quality monitoring systems in Central Asian countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impact of air pollution on public health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical solutions for reducing air pollution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovative methods of air quality monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring of sand and dust storms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional cooperation in air quality management\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aqcaplatform.prosoft.kg\/media\/filer_public\/c9\/39\/c939c955-1924-4b76-a999-a9f4550a3238\/19092024-4_resized.jpg\" alt=\"organization\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 1. Review of approaches to monitoring air quality an<\/strong><strong>d dust in Central Asian countries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1bjFoec26KOg32l5IVF4t5OBu8V4DUmzI\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>State monitoring system for air quality and dust storms in Tajikistan&nbsp;<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mr. Abdukayum Kalandarzoda, Head of the Department of State Control for Atmospheric Air Use, Committee on Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1rtMO1s0Ia9fBwyqa_D6POJidlrBYazi3\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>State monitoring system for air quality and dust storms in Kyrgyzstan&nbsp;<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Aigerim Zhusupova, Head of the Department of Atmospheric Pollution Monitoring, Environmental Pollution Monitoring Division, Kyrgyzhydromet<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1DKO_RaGvwg46XhOohT1SlVyw9N7sPQaB\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>State system for monitoring air quality and dust storms in Uzbekistan<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms.Marina Plotsen, Hydrometeorological Service Agency under the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1uru22Jbjoq7Y63IKkhvxT2453rgavYmQ\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>State monitoring system for air quality and dust storms in Kazakhstan<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms.Galiya Amirova, Department of Environmental Monitoring of the National Hydrometeorological Service Kazhydromet, Republic of Kazakhstan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1wTWSkEfQSbkaeGfIfqeQ2NxhJnKZnGyg\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Monitoring sand and dust storms through SILAM and satellite data<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Katja Loven, Head of Air Quality and Energy Group, Finnish Meteorological Institute&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1p4U_jRaGXIhbsaPig0sTUm0R5X7z8CJm\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Community monitoring of air quality in Central Asia using low-cost sensors<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Inna Brusenskaya, Air quality expert, MoveGreen, Kyrgyzstan&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 2. Human exposure and health effects of air pollution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Oj65w8Ed4hnalhrzFuC0GTBh4_QKbQK5\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Modern tools to estimate people health impacts of air pollution<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mr. Pierpaolo Mudu, Technical Expert, European Centre for Environment and Health, World Health Organization&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/11QNEsWWrzwo3z0c9E_LNDi-hbLHxxW3R\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Recent State of Global Air (SOGA) Report and recent global trends of health impacts of air quality<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr. Pallavi Pant, Health Effects Institute&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1SlCP3j1SFAhK3vXh5rsQQBavaB_vfWuJ\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Impacts of air pollution on human health in Kazakhstan<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Karlygash Abdizhabbarova, Public Health Officer of the Sanitary and Hygienic Monitoring Department at the Scientific and Practical Center for Sanitary and Epidemiological Expertise and Monitoring, Ministry of Health, Kazakhstan&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1RS_Nlr9BWEl4v3k65Tt07kz1bDE5Ze8E\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Presentation of a report on the impact of air pollution on health of children in Kazakhstan<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Anna Stativkina, Climate Change Officer, UNICEF Kazakhstan&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1P81VpRCRf8pMKu-Xlin7szfePhlIuQSK\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>The Impact of Air Pollution on the Health and Social Life of Women and Children in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Surenchimeg Vanchinkhuu, Health Specialist, UNICEF Kyrgyzstan&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aqcaplatform.prosoft.kg\/media\/filer_public\/2b\/11\/2b11d056-c150-44df-a16c-6aa4d67b08a7\/19092024-23_resized.jpg\" alt=\"organization\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 3. Air quality regulation in the Central Asia region<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1x0Zxq2BOUxhKVU1wTO815clYq4k637q1\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Clean air and the human right to a healthy environment&nbsp;<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Astrid Puentes Ria\u00f1o, Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to a Healthy Environment (video presentation)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/12CSWqV582DZkHjn4JdpssvQGujcpZTaP\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Legal frameworks as foundation for effective air quality management<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Valentina Ricca, Associate Legal Officer, Law Division, United Nations Environment Programme<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/197-G6DvfQzhmzu4sr-BYfzgtBUp8dDbM\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>The UNECE Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP) and opportunities for cooperation<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Carolin Sanz Noriega, Environmental Officer, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/149s5kkSPWJMrvvZsiKfRUJcDCkuNE7Fe\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>State regulation of air quality and monitoring systems in Central Asian countries<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Laura Malikova, Chairwoman, Association of Practicing Ecologists&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1VTXoL1VzkLQvRPzFiTjMybedDPcbpq2w\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Joint action by the UN system and partners to combat air pollution in Bishkek (joint policy brief)<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mr. Tomas Marques, Regional Sub-Programme Coordinator, Chemicals and Pollution Action, Europe Office, United Nations Environment Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1lpHAQLK4j-cNWogaOe3VV_mBuc42yDCC\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Integrated approach in developing an emission inventory in France. Overview of emission inventories in Central Asian Countries&nbsp;<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Natalia Sirina-Leboine, Task Force on Techno-Economic Issues under CLRTAP, Citepa, France<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 4. Technical solutions for air pollution from anthropogenic sources&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 1: Energy and industry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1domrfPakI4oLzZvWowvS1_4ZDBYmOSjC\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Best available techniques in industrial plants, experience in the EU<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Nadine Allemand, Technical Secretariat, Task Force on Techno-Economic Issues under CLRTAP, Citepa, France&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/17_lFaj4gDGo6tdJlLxzWiaZbicObIiJH\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Technological pathway of Kazakhstan to ratification of the amended Gothenburg Protocol&nbsp;<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Natalia Sirina-Leboine,Task Force on Techno-Economic Issues under CLRTAP, Citepa, France<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1cAc3LpbLzWVdLWXCldJAu2SNkA92ha8Q\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Implementing best available techniques in industries and continuous emission monitoring system at the source, experience of Kazakhstan<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mr. Alisher Baimukhametov, International Green Technology Investment Center (IGTIC), Kazakhstan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/12EzqzQ1jV8HAtmHSGF8TNNXw6riz-UhW\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Comparison of measures to reduce coal consumption for heating private houses using the Green Economy Model of the Kyrgyz Republic<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Tatiana Vedeneva, President of the Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Development (video presentation)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1MVlHCqJRraw4CO3gdeoiXFjlj7yWCLM7\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Reducing air quality through energy transition: experiment with heat pumps in Bishkek schools<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mr. Jules Hugot, Urban Officer, Asian Development Bank, Kyrgyzstan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 2: Automobiles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Aw1kckgnZJ3XGU8miL7YsW2bq9ptzA8e\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Reducing transport emissions and air pollution: case studies from countries and cities around the world<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mr. Sean Cooke, Sustainable Mobility Unit, Industry and Economy Division, United Nations Environment Programme&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ibB85q3okBzaPtWBjO4M9P3F7mdVTi66\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>International experience on combating air pollution from cars<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mr. Jean-Marc Andr\u00e9, Head of Transports and Mobility Department, Citepa, France<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1sI98nMkPNZHLc1vH5oLmyBoKb9PjrYmQ\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Transport policy for better urban air quality<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Yelena Yerzakovich, expert on transport policy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/14_MexwfJE3AW51_4Dmrg5h5J1xRVuplt\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Research: Automobiles as air pollutant emission sources and zero emission zones<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Zhyldyz Saulebekova, Almaty Air Initiative, Kazakhstan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jOmtN15nQ5mkL4G_OG0nDu0Xt4Q5bORb\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Technical solutions to reduce the emissions from automobiles&nbsp;<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mr. Husain Bolatbek, JSC &#8220;Institute of Fuel, Catalysis and Electrochemistry named after D.V. Sokolsky&#8221;. D.V. Sokolsky Institute of Fuel Catalysis and Electrochemistry<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aqcaplatform.prosoft.kg\/media\/filer_public\/0a\/ea\/0aea8916-6f69-4f41-b8a3-8f165fbea60c\/20092024-340_resized.jpg\" alt=\"organization\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 5. Innovative approaches to air quality monitoring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/14Nbxhv-YhDpY3iDmYCvxd6P5qbFj7TVD\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Potential and Limitations of Low-Cost Sensors for Measuring Atmospheric Composition<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr. Sara Basart, Scientific Officer, World Meteorological Organization (WMO)&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jcasnqLqOES_Bh5XR07mTlA8M7fyhbJr\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Designing robust and high fidelity low cost sensors network across Central Asia<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr.Dhawal Shah,Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Jg0EEgmsV8ej70IT2gR9UDFtsG4568B7\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Experience using mobile monitoring in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mr. Anton Fedotov, Airband Technologies&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1n88ypbOn2mtZqYjzeamaq9-U7CGMbFp7\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>PM2.5 Sources in Kazakhstan&#8217;s Cities: Chemical Analysis and Source Identification Study\u201d<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Nassiba Baimatova, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Head of the \u201cEcology of Biosphere\u201d laboratory, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ov89QfRoaopha5b7H_gSO4_IBHkpg5f2\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>\u201cOpenAQ Ambassadors\u201d Programme<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mr. Rafkat Mukhtarov, researcher, Kazakhstan&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Y6chhHekAP7zStayNSVYt7k8cxc24HyA\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Mobile air quality monitoring by Sparrow<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Maxim Interbrick, Sparrow (video presentation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 6. Dust and sandstorms and nature-based solutions&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/15FuG-nF0ujQRKaveEmmckHwm8vQ6utkc\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Impact of sandstorms on the economy and health of the population of Tajikistan<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Muazama Burkhanova &#8211; head of &#8220;Dastgiri-Center&#8221;, independent specialist, Tajikistan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1n-6yH36fuZNRLWaKxByZmrJammoBxxQ2\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Potential of nature-based solutions to improve air quality in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, and in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Zebuniso Muminzoda, Country Director, CAREC Tajikistan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1GMunx7WdiGi6K3n83ismnM_7Ivz-ZK6v\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Bioindicators of urban air quality in Bishkek<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Katherine Hall, Ornithologia, Kyrgyzstan (video presentation)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/18QlrlbKJehqSmj7qfkWyVFgVhadKz90Z\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Nature-based solutions for improved air quality in Belgrade, Serbia<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Ana Simi\u0107, CEUS, Serbia&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 7. Role of indicative monitoring systems for air quality and dust storms in ensuring environmental monitoring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1-XAuLG47c3t4J9wCZvJk3X0joV3iEktr\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Air Quality Index in the United States<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ms. Rachel McIntosh-Kastrinsky, United States\u2019 Environmental Protection Agency (video presentation)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1KwXCfddArmjER_5C87ToNRDqggzVsU4o\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Air Quality Index in Central Asia<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Laura Malikova, Chairwoman, Association of Practicing Ecologists, Kazakhstan&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session 8. Regional cooperation as a tool to reduce air pollution&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1NGQ8cUtUSSPArwIES9o4d1CZz2WKY0YX\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Global Atmospheric Watch (GAW) Programme<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Sara Basart, Scientific Officer, World Meteorological Organization&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1FzlYS5H0jtW6pz_HsVV3k_Po3sZ1wpbO\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>AQMx &#8211; the new global air quality knowledge management platform<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Juliette Laurent, Climate and Clean Air Coalition&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aqcaplatform.prosoft.kg\/media\/filer_public\/33\/48\/3348692b-b090-45b3-9986-584b3bc6ad24\/20092024-465_resized.jpg\" alt=\"organization\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLKmXcGo4UqrIa0rA7dRVe5EOs_oz6re6I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Video recordings of the AQCA 2024 conference<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0sessions are now available on the YouTube channel of the Association of Practicing Ecologists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are pleased to present the compilation of presentations from the 3rd Central Asian Conference of the AQCA Platform, held on September 19-20, 2024, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. 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