Introductory Course on the International Legal Framework on Transboundary Air Pollution Corporate author UNEP/InforMEA Date 2016 Source IUCN (ID: MON-092662) Title (French) Cours d’introduction au cadre juridique international sur la pollution atmosphérique transfrontière Title (Spanish) Curso introductorio al marco jurídico internacional sobre la contaminación atmosférica transfronteriza Publisher | Place of publication UNEP | www Document type Training/educational material Language English, French, Spanish Field of application International Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Air quality/air pollution Air pollution (non-stationary sources) International agreement-text Geographical area Europe, Southern Asia Abstract “Air pollution” describes the presence of substances that are artificially introduced into the air. Air pollution stems from gases, which in excess are harmful to human health, buildings, ecosystems and the environment in general. This course primarily focuses on the problem of long- range transboundary air pollution, mainly in Europe and haze pollution focused on Southeast Asia. At the end of the course, you will be able to: 1.Explain the consequences of transboundary air pollution 2.Describe key provisions of the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution, its protcols and the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution The course is comprised of 2 units. Each unit includes a book with links to the InforMEA glossary and relevant documents and websites, additional materials and videos. Take the quizzes to test your knowledge. It will take you less than 1 hour to complete the course, excluding additional materials. You can manage your time as you wish; take one unit and retake the course whenever it is more convenient for you. After completing all the units and passing the quiz with an 80% of correct responses, you will receive a certificate of completion. Website e-learning.informea.org Other references Treaty ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution Treaty | Multilateral | Kuala Lumpur | Jun 10, 2002 Keyword: Education, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Monitoring, Air quality/air pollution, Dispute settlement, Long-range air pollution, Forest fires, Data collection/reporting Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001344) Treaty Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution Treaty | Multilateral | Geneva | Nov 13, 1979 Keyword: Education, Data collection/reporting, Standards, Technology transfer, Air quality/air pollution, Research, Emissions, Long-range air pollution, Transboundary effects, Air pollution (non-stationary sources), Dispute settlement, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance, Air pollution (stationary sources), Monitoring, Ozone layer Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000529)