The COVID-19 pandemic spread all over the world in early 2020. India imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 25, 2020, for more than a month to contain the COVID-19 infection. During the nationwide lockdown, transport, industries, and commercial activities were suspended, except for essential services. We made a detailed analysis of the impacts of COVID-19 on air quality in India by using the data from more than 200 Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) and reported a change in the National Air Quality Index (NAQI), spatial distribution and concentration levels of PM10, PM2.5, CO, NO2, SO2, and O3 from …

This report presents the data generated by the participating countries over the last three years (2009-2011) with a goal to share the results of monitoring as well as to evaluate the data generated specially with respect to trends if any. It is expected to provide an important basis for a common understanding of the present status of monitoring and the environment in the countries as well as the matters needing future attention.

The primary aim of this book on Air Pollution Promoting Regional Cooperation is to facilitate the training of governmental decision-makers to further develop cooperation aimed at regional intergovernmental agreements or legal instruments. The book may also find readers among other policy-makers and scientists, as well as university students involved in environmental matters. Practiced negotiators may also benefit from reading selected sections. The book lays down the foundations that will enable potential negotiators to understand the principles of air pollution in its various forms and its effects, how agreements have been and can be developed, before presenting some practical suggestions on …