October 25, 2024, The Hub of Talents on Air Pollution and Climate (HTAPC), under the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, participated in the international conference “Strengthening Regional Cooperation for Clean Air and Public Health”, which was organized by Korea’s National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in collaboration with the Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment (KOSAE). This conference aimed to address urgent issues related to air quality and public health in the Asia-Pacific region. It also served as a platform to foster collaborative efforts towards achieving improved air quality across the region. The conference was held at the Landing Convention Center, Jeju Shinhwa World Hotel, on Jeju Island, Republic of Korea.
Representatives from various countries attended the meeting to share their experiences in the practice of air pollution management. The discussion was held under the theme “Joint Efforts of the Region for Clean Air and Public Health.” Dr. Supat Wangwongwatana, Director of HTAPC, participated in the meeting to address Thailand’s past efforts in air pollution management. The presentation also highlighted the development of a draft Clean Air Act, which introduces legal mechanisms to address air pollution in the country.
Images of the International Conference
