Webinar on the Emissions Inventory for Inland Water Transport in Bangkok, Thailand 20 August, 2020 12:00 - 13:00 (Berlin) Virtual Share SHARE Facebook share Twitter LinkedIn Copy URL Email Breadcrumb Home Events & Meetings Webinar on the Emissions Inventory for Inland Water Transport in Bangkok, Thailand At the request of the Thai Pollution Control Department, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition supported a study that aimed at estimating emissions of black carbon and other pollutants for inland water transport in Bangkok, focusing on public boats in Chao Phraya river and Saen Seap canal. The specific objectives of this study are (1) To estimate spatial and temporal emissions for inland water transport in Chao Phraya river and Saen Saep canal; (2) To develop an excel calculation tool for inland water transport emissions estimation; and (3) To identify policies and measures to reduce emissions from inland water transport in Bangkok. Research was undertaken by Dr. Ekbordin Winijkul and his team from the Asian Institute of Technology. This one-hour webinar will present the results of the study as well as hear from the Thai Government their response and plan of action based on the recommendations. Agenda: 1) Opening of webinar and instructions – Ms Denise San Valentin, CCAC Secretariat 2) Introduction: Importance of inland water transport on transport emissions and environmental issues in Asia – Mr Bert Fabian, UNEP 3) Emissions Inventory for Inland Water Transport in Bangkok, Thailand: Results and Recommendations – Dr Ekbordin Winijkul 4) Response and Planned Action based on the Project Results - Mr. Thalearngsak Phetsuwan, DDG, Thai Pollution Control Department 5) Questions and Answers/Discussion If you would like to attend this webinar, please contact Denise San Valentin of the CCAC Secretariat: denise.sanvalentin [at] un.org Event contact Denise San Valentin secretariat@ccacoalition.org Side event of Opportunities for Fast Action: virtual series 2 April, 2020 - 30 June, 2020 Online Event Organizers Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Thailand United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Add to Calendar Google Yahoo! Outlook.com Office.com iCal / MS Outlook