A Legally Binding Agreement (LBA) - Growing Need for Air Pollution Reduction and Control in South Asia

With increasing urbanization and economic growth, air pollution is becoming an urgent concern in South Asian countries. The study upon which this paper is based has been conducted at SDPI, to look into and discuss the socioeconomic situation of South Asia, the existing situation of air pollution in the countries/region and the responses, if any, of national governments to air pollution. Among others, the paper makes recommendations, including a legally binding agreement for South Asia (LBA-SA), for strengthening the framework for air pollution reduction at regional and national levels in South Asia.