Join Ian and Nursultan from Innovation for Change in Central Asia discuss events and speak with experts working in civil society in the region.
I4C Central Asia Podcast
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Join Ian and Nursultan from Innovation for Change in Central Asia discuss events and speak with experts working in civil society in the region.
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July 24, 2020
2.4 Erdene Batzorig, Head of Mongolian Environmental Civil Council
<p>While Ulaanbaater, Mongolia’s metropolis, was hovering around the number 3 spot for the world's air polluted capitals, the city reportedly saw a reduction of 50% in air pollution this last winter due to the city wide ban of burning raw coal for households, entities and organizations (not power plants). This action was not only a big defense against air pollution but also a significant legal triumph, considering Mongolia has gone through four governments since 2011. In the fourth episode of Air Pollution in Central Asia, we hear from Erdene Batzorig, the Head of Mongolian Environmental Civil Council (see <a href="http://www.mecc.mn/">www.mecc.mn</a>for organization), and she shares with us her thoughts on the current relationship between the Mongolian government and CSOs, wide-spread indoor pollution due to poor insulation and much more. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Subjects by time:</p> <p><br></p> <p>0:28 NGOs in Mongolia </p> <p>2:05 Relationship between CSOs and the government</p> <p>4:30 NGO monitoring of mining companies, waste management</p> <p>5:18 Causes of Pollution</p> <p>6:52 Banning citizens and small businesses from burning raw coal</p> <p>7:51 2019/2020 Air pollution level reduction</p> <p>9:02 Scope of raw coal ban</p> <p>10:14 Monitoring air pollution. Government and CSOs.</p> <p>11:37 Negative health effects</p> <p>12:38 Insulation material standards </p> <p>15:17 COVID-19 cases</p> <p>15:54 Lockdown measures</p> <p>16:54 Government actions towards air pollution reduction</p> <p>19:10 Cleaner energy solutions</p> <p>20:00 The government since 2011 and NGOs</p> <p>22:25 Two new factories for improved coal</p> <p>23:08 NGO fundraising</p> <p>23:27 NGOs using media and TV</p>
July 15, 2020
2.3 Naqib Sediqi, National Environment Protection Agency of Afghanistan
<p>Air pollution is nicknamed as 'the silent killer' in Afghanistan. In 2019, the PM2.5 levels placed Afghanistan as the 4th most polluted country in the world (one rank after Mongolia). </p> <p>Join us this week with Naqib Sediqi, from the National Environment Protection Agency, as we get briefed on the current state of air pollution in Afghanistan. Mr. Sediki informed us that there is a lack of studies and research on the subject of air pollution in his country and he gave us his long list of recommendations which he thinks might help.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Subjects by time:</p> <p>0:30 Geographic structure of Afghanistan</p> <p>1:00 Civil war</p> <p>2:45 Lack of sanitation</p> <p>4:20 Electricity</p> <p>8:14 Afghanistan and Kabul in world rankings</p> <p>10:05 Negative effects of air pollution</p> <p>11:25 PM2.5 levels</p> <p>12:19 In relation to COVID 19</p> <p>13:06 Government steps</p> <p>15:57 Naqib Sediqi’s list of recommendations</p>
July 8, 2020
2.2 Maria Kolesnikova, Director of MoveGreen in Kyrgyzstan
<p>This week we turn our attention to Kyrgyzstan. We speak with Maria Kohesnikova, the director of MoveGreen, a youth environmental movement in the capital city of Bishkek, about the current status of air pollution in the country of Kyrgyzstan.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In Kyrgyzstan, it is not possible for civil society representatives to analyze the exhaust emitted from coal-powered power plants. Having an independent group of experts inspecting power plants would not only reveal the chemical emission levels but could also provide necessary feedback for plants to run cleaner and more efficiently. Learn more about this and other topics by listening along!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Subjects by time:</p> <p>0:36 Main causes of pollution in Bishkek</p> <p>2:00 Car and fuel quality regulations</p> <p>2:35 Bishkek PM2.5 levels in comparison</p> <p>5:26 Negative effects of pollution</p> <p>7:40 2018 and 2019 heating seasons and clean air standards</p> <p>9:05 Less cars due to COVID-19 and the new data</p> <p>11:24 Government measures against air pollution</p> <p>14:40 Adapting measures e.g. plant inspections, building insulation standards, public transport, fuel euro standards</p> <p>20:40 Civic space and raising awareness</p> <p>24:44 Playing with air pollution data</p>
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