CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2008
| Author | Bayarlkhagva, Munkhjargal Not available |
|---|---|
| Title | AIR POLLUTION ISSUES AND AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PRACTICE IN ULAANBAATAR CITY, MONGOLIA |
| Summary | Air pollution is becoming main issue in Ulaanbaatar city. Increasing population and a growing urbanization and industrialization have resulted in a demand for energy in several sectors including transport, heating; industrial production and construction which led to consecutive problems like decreased ambient air quality. Air Quality Management (AQM) is essential tool to address air pollution problem. It consists of key elements which form parts of AQM system such as policies, standards and regulations, air quality monitoring and health impact monitoring and air quality management programs. Also, factors like public awareness, capacity building and financing resource are crucial for effective AQM. This thesis outlines the current ambient air quality status, sources of pollution and health effects to the population. Also it provides an overview of the AQM framework in the Ulaanbaatar including policy initiatives and supporting programs. The purpose of this thesis was to review current practice of AQM discussing implementation of the each elements of it. Data from questionnaire surveys are used to indicate the involvement of various stakeholders in the air quality management process. The existing data reveals that Ulaaanbaatar population exposure to pollution reached high levels. The Government of Mongolia has taken initiative to ratify legislative framework and designed air pollution reduction programs. However, implementation of successful AQM is weak due to various human, technical and financial resource problems. Identifying and strengthening the weakness in each step of current AQM system in Mongolia would help to achieve the goal of air pollution reduction |
| Supervisor | Mnatsakanian Ruben |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2008/e05bam01.pdf |
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