Since 2012, UNEP has been initiated program to reduce Particulate Matter Black Carbon (PM/BC) emissions from transport sector, particularly heavy duty diesel vehicles and engines. As part of such initiative, UNEP is now conducting similar projects in Southeast Asia (ASEAN), Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Ports are one of major source of PM/BC. Due to busy activities of heavy engines both in land and sea sides, ports emit significant black carbon that pollute its surrounding area. In particular Hub port, where many international, domestic, and intermodal transport activities take place.
A Sustainable clean port program (SCP) should address the 3 following aspects:
- Air Quality improvement
- Institutional framework for SCP implementation
- Co-Benefits and side effects of SCP
