[sustran] [cai-asia] Updates - Better Air Quality 2008 (12-14 November, Bangkok, Thailand)

[Sudhir]

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From: Michael Co <mike.co at cai-asia.org>
Date: 2008/9/12
Subject: [cai-asia] Updates - Better Air Quality 2008 (12-14 November,
Bangkok, Thailand)
To: Clean Air Initiative -- Asia <cai-asia at lists.worldbank.org>


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BETTER AIR QUALITY 2008
12-14 November 2008
Imperial Queen's Park Hotel
Bangkok, Thailand
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Updates:

1. BAQ Awards - Last day for nominations (30 Sept 2008)
2. New room rates at the IQP hotel (as much as 25% off)
3. Pre-events schedule (10-11 Nov 2008)
4. BAQ Sponsors
5. Register online


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1. BAQ 2008 AWARDS - Last Day for Nominations (30 September 2008)
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KONG HA Award
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The Kong Ha Award is named in honor of the late chairperson of the Clean Air
Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia), who served from December 2004 to
April 2007. The award is a tribute to those persons in Asia who have a
responsibility for the formulation of air quality management related
policies and their day to day implementation in Asia. The award comes with a
cash prize of US$10,000.

We are still accepting nominations until 30 September 2008.

Read more: http://baq2008.org/kongha-award


YOUNG VOICES award
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The 2008 Young Voices Award on Urban Air Pollution and Climate Change (the
Young Voices) will be handed out for the first time at BAQ 2008 workshop.
Eligible for the Young Voices award are full-time or part-time students
currently enrolled at Universities or Colleges in an academic degree
(undergraduate or advanced degree) program in a subject that is of relevance
to urban air pollution and climate change in Asia.

Applications will be accepted until 30 September 2008.

Read more: http://baq2008.org/young-voices


BEST 2008 NEWS STORY ON AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
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The CAI-Asia Partnership has agreed to set up an award which recognizes the
best news stories on air quality management in Asia. Two awards will be
handed out: (i) one award to a representative from an international news
organization and (ii) one award to a representative from a either a local
(city)/national news organization or other organization with a media
outreach based in Asia.

Applications will be accepted until 30 September 2008.

Read more: http://baq2008.org/media-award


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2. New Hotels Rates at Imperial Queen's Park Hotel
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The IQP Hotel has agreed to a discounted rate of US$90 per night for a
single, deluxe room (inclusive of breakfast). Previously, the room rate was
US$120.

Since the BAQ 2008 workshop will be held at the IQP Hotel, we encouraged
participants to stay there during the event.

For a complete list of rates, go to http://baq2008.org/hotels


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3. Pre-Events at BAQ 2008
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BAQ 2008's pre-events are organized by different institutions on a wide
range of AQM-related topics. Details on each pre-events, including contact
persons, are at http://baq2008.org/pre-events


9 to 11 November (venue: Asian Institute of Technology)
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- Near-roadway and on-road exposures to air pollution: risk communication
and decision making

10 November (venue: IQP hotel)
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- Mass Transit and Bus Rapid Transit Planning
- Reducing Emissions from 2- and 3-wheelers in Asia
- Transport, Environment and Climate Change
- Training Needs on Air Quality Management in Asia

11 November (venue: IQP hotel)
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- Toward Integrated Transportation Strategies in Asia: Overcoming Obstacles
to Co-benefits
- Monitoring the Co-Benefits of Reducing Emissions from Home Cooking and
Heating
- Transport Demand Management
- Air quality research and management in Asia
- A Short Training Courses on Introduction to Air Pollution Modeling
- Launch of Cleaner Fleet Management Toolkit
- Capitalizing on the potential of cycling in Asia
- CAI-Asia Partnership and Center Planning 2009-2010
- Social Aspects of Urban Transport
- Fuel Economy: Towards a Global Framework
- Maritime Emissions and Green Ports
- Financing Mechanisms for AQ and Climate Projects
- Climate and Transport
- Simple Interactive Model for Better Air Quality (SIM-air): Overview and
Applications
- Launch of Clean Air for Smaller Cities Project
- Energy-efficient Buildings


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4. BAQ Sponsors - MAHA and others
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The BAQ Organizing Committee would like to thank the following sponsors for
making BAQ 2008 possible:


MAHA - Diamond sponsor
http://www.maha.de
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As a pioneer in the field of brake testing technology, MAHA has specialized
in the testing of safety-relevant components and driving properties of all
types of vehicles for over 3 decades. MAHA has been active in vehicle
lifting technology with great success for over 25 years. MAHA's very own
production facilities are the assurance that its products maintain a
consistently high quality standard.

With a team of over 1000 employees, MAHA's engineers and technicians provide
answers and solutions for all questions involving vehicle safety testing and
lifting technology. Its clients include vehicle manufacturers, test
organizations, governments and workshops. Its extensive sales network
guarantees an efficient worldwide service readiness and timely spare part
supply. Ongoing expansion of our worldwide presence and strengthening of
MAHA's service network is our goal in order to respond quickly and
efficiently to customer's needs. The possibilities are endless; from
individual test lanes up to country-wide test systems with communication
networks for vehicle testing.

Contacts:

Tan Bee Heng Ben
Tel: +65 96 28 75 82
Mobile: + 65 96 28 75 82
Fax: + 65 63 23 13 12
E-Mail: beeheng.tan at maha.com.sg
Mailing address: MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG.,Singapore
Representative Office, 146 Robinson Road, # 06-0 Singapore 068909

Burger Klaus
Tel: + 49 8374 585 124
Mobile: + 49 172 830 10 07
Fax: + 49 8374 585 497
E-Mail: Klaus.Burger at maha.de
Mailing address: MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG., Hoyen 20,87490
Haldenwang, Germany
Web: www.maha.de


AVL and Emitec - Platinum sponsors
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AVL (http://www.avl.com) is the world's largest privately owned and
independent company for the development of powertrain systems with internal
combustion engines as well as instrumentation and test systems. AVL develops
and improves all kinds of powertrain systems and is a competent partner to
the engine and automotive industry. In addition AVL develops and markets the
simulation methods which are necessary for the development work. AVL also
produces instruments and systems required for engine and vehicle testing.
Quality, the environment and safety are all aspects that AVL values highly.
AVL's Quality Management System is certified according to ISO 9001.


Emitec (http://www.emitec.com) was founded in 1986 as a subsidiary of
Siemens and GKN. The worldwide development of environmental awareness and
the early decision of the automobile industry to employ catalytic converters
to reduce pollution from exhaust gases were an advantage to the fast
development of the young company. From the beginning, Emitec has relied upon
metal as a material for all new and further developments and, within a few
years, it had developed into one of the biggest manufacturers of metal
catalyst carriers in the world.


Corning, SGS, BASF, Süd-Chemie Group, and Umicore - Gold sponsors
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Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology
systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control,
telecommunications and life sciences.

SGS is a global leader and innovator in verification, testing and
certification services.

BASF - The Chemical Company is investing in Research and Development to find
solutions for the problems of the future.

Süd-Chemie Group is active in the area of catalysts, environment technology,
absorbents & additives.

Umicore's goal of sustainable value creation is based on this ambition to
develop, produce and recycle materials solutions in line with its mission:
materials for a better life.


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5. Register Online - http://www.baq2008.org/registration
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All participants must register to be a part of the biggest AQM event in Asia
this year.

For more information on the different registration fees, see
http://www.baq2008.org/payment

For those who would like to apply for full or partial sponsorship, see
http://www.baq2008.org/terms-sponsorship


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About BAQ 2008
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BAQ 2008 will be held at the Imperial Queen's Park Hotel, Bangkok, from 12
to 14 November 2008 (with pre-events scheduled on 10-11 November). About
1,000 people are expected to attend from Asia, Europe and the Americas.

BAQ 2008 is organized by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the
Pollution Control Department (PCD) of the Thailand's Ministry of Natural
Resources and Environment (MoNRE), and the CAI-Asia Center, in cooperation
with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP), and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and
the Pacific (ESCAP).



- BAQ 2008 Secretariat
baq2008 at cai-asia.org







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