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European Union Side Event on the 4th of May 2006 : "Clean air for all"

Summary: European Union Side Event on the 4th of May 2006 : "Clean air for all" (New York, 2 May 2006)



European Union Side Event

"Clean air for all"


Thursday May 4, 13.15 pm-14.45 pm
Council of the European Union
222 East 41st Street
(between 2nd and 3rd Avenues) - 20th Floor

Organized by the European Commission


Do you wish to know more about air pollution policies in Europe? And to find out what have been the main drivers and key success factors in addressing local and regional air pollution in Europe? Some of this experience can also be useful for other regions. This side event tries to explain both the past air pollution policy and the way ahead.

André Zuber of DG Environment: "EU Approach to Combating Air Pollution"
Rene Karrotki of DG Development: "Providing Access to Modern Energy Services to Combat Indoor Air Pollution in Developing Countries"
Eva Rehfuess, World Health Organisation: "Health Impacts of Air Pollution" and "WHO Air Quality Guidelines Global Update 2005"
Jan-Gustav Strandenaes (tbc), ANPED Secretariat (About the Northern Alliance for Sustainability): "The NGO Perspective"
Keith Bull, UNECE CLRTAP (Convention on Long Range Transboundary Air Pollution) Secretariat: "Achievement of CLRTAP and the way ahead"

Sandwiches will be provided!

UN grounds pass required for access


  • Ref: PRESS06-002EN
  • EU source: European Commission
  • UN forum: 
  • Date: 2/5/2006


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