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Environmental Resources Monitoring in Lebanon Project
Air Quality Monitoring in Lebanon: A step towards improved assessment and mitigation of Air Pollution
Prepared by Nour MASRI
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On the road…From atmospheric science to policy
Airborne concentrations
Spatial variability
Temporal variability
Chemical composition
PM size
Atmospheric processes
chemistry
physics
Meteorology
Anthropogenic and natural emissions
A: Atmosphere
Health and Risks
B: Impacts
VisibilityClimate
EcosystemsWater bodies
Env. target
Rules and measures to get emission reduction
Energy Planning
Cost analysis
C: Analysis & policy
Mobility planning
Territorial planning
Building scenario
Copyright Dr. Gabriele Zanini, ENEA, Italy
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Understanding air pollution
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Understanding the scale of the problem
Understanding which sector is responsible and its contribution
The nature of the problem
How the measures work
Understanding future trends
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Factsheet
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Project Name Environmental Resources
Monitoring in Lebanon
Thematic areas - Marine and coastal zone
monitoring and management
- Air quality monitoring
Budget USD 1,640,000
Funding Development Cooperation (Hellenic
Aid), Government of Greece
Duration 2 years (2011 – 2013)
Executing partner Ministry of Environment
Implementing
agencies
UNEP ROWA and UNDP
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Project objectives
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Project overall objective: Improve understanding of the environmental quality in Lebanon and its
implications for the population through the implementation of environmental monitoring on priority sectors, and
Implement solutions through appropriate management programmes and policy guidance.
Sustainable management and monitoringof the coastal and marine sensitive areas
Priority 1
Integrated management of the coastal zone with focus on socio-economic opportunities
Priority 2
Air quality assessment and monitoring within urban areas
Priority 3
Dissemination of project activities and results to stakeholders in Lebanon
Output 4
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Expected outputs
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Priority 1 Priority 2
Coastal Zone Monitoring and Management
Integrated Coastal Zone Management
Priority 3
Urban Air Quality
• Assessment report on coastal and marine sensitive areas
• Management and Monitoring Programme
• Situational analysis of land use in the coastal zone
• Strategy for the enhancement of Socio-Economic opportunities
I. Assessment report incl. the identification of Hotspots
II. Air Monitoring Programme on hotspots
III.Equipment in place for continuous monitoring
Policy options for:• Coastal zone management• Air quality monitoring and management
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Awareness raising and capacity building
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Zooming on the Air Quality Component
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Main facts:
. Management: MoE - UNDP
. Budget: USD 706,200
. Consultants: Joint AUB-USJ team
Indicative map
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Project Implementation Stakeholders
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UNEP UNDP MoEDept. of Air QualityDept. of Natural Resources ProtectionDept. of Ecosystems
Direct implementationConsultant: AUB-USJ teamSelection:Competitive, based on submitted technical proposalProcurement of required equipmentSelection:Competitive, based on submitted technical and financial proposal
Coordination and QA/QC of activities
Selection, procurement and training on operations
Local authorities: MoPWT, MoIM, MoI, MoEW, municipalities and union of municipalities, MPT, etc.Research centers: CNRS, USJ, AUB, NDU, etc.Environmental observatories: TEDOInternational organizations: EU, IC,
Coordination channels
Responsibilities/Tasks
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Task 1: Assess current status of air pollution
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October
November
December
January February
March April May June July AugustAssess current status of air
pollution in LebanonEstablish a monitoring and reporting programme for air pollution
Identify policy options for reducing air pollution and emissions in key areas
Assessment ReportMonitoring Programme
Policy Report
Capacity Building Report
ID Task Name
1 Assess current status of air pollution in Lebanon2 Review and assess existing data and information3 Assess impacts of air pollution on human health and
terrestrial ecosystems4 Identify major air pollution hot spots and establish a list of
priorities5 Final Assessment Report 12/31
Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun JulQtr 3, 2011 Qtr 4, 2011 Qtr 1, 2012 Qtr 2, 2012 Qtr 3, 2012 Qtr 4, 2012 Qtr 1, 2013 Qtr 2, 2013
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Task 2:Establish a monitoring and reporting programme
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October
November
December
January February
March April May June July AugustAssess current status of air pollution
in LebanonEstablish a monitoring and reporting programme for air pollution
Identify policy options for reducing air pollution and emissions in key areas
Assessment ReportMonitoring ProgrammePolicy Report
Capacity Building Report
ID Task Name
6 Establish a monitoring and reporting programme for air pollution
7 Identify locations of monitoring sites8 Define the spectrum and levels of pollutants that
should be monitored and monitoring parameters9 Identify the monitoring equipment required to sustain
the monitoring programme, including specifications and maintenance programme
10 Identify training and capacity building needs for monitoring, data management, analysis, interpretation and reporting11 Prepare resources and monitoring map for the monitoring programme, using GIS
12 Identify or quantify financial resources needed forthelong term monitoring programme
13 Final Monitoring Programme 7/31
Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun JulQtr 3, 2011 Qtr 4, 2011 Qtr 1, 2012 Qtr 2, 2012 Qtr 3, 2012 Qtr 4, 2012 Qtr 1, 2013 Qtr 2, 2013
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Task 2:Identification of the hotspots location
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A geostatistic model will allow a spatial representation of pollution in Lebanon Location of the hot spots and their capacity of retaining major pollutants.
Methodology: GIS mapping and analysis
Definition of the differenturban, suburban, rural areas, based on the land map of 2007
Location of potential sites using satellite images provided by the geographic database of the Department of Geography at the USJ
Complementary method forphysicochemical modeling
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Task 3:Identify policy options for reducing emissions
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October
November
December
January February
March April May June July AugustAssess current status of air pollution
in LebanonEstablish a monitoring and reporting programme for air pollution
Identify policy options for reducing air pollution and emissions in key areas
Assessment ReportMonitoring ProgrammePolicy Report
Capacity Building Report
ID Task Name
14 Identify policy options for reducing air pollution and emissions in key areas
15 Review existing institutional and legal frameworks related to the implementation of the Clean Air Act
16 Review relevant agreements ratified by Lebanon and assess relevant mechanism to minimize GHG
17 Assess the needs to develop the institutional and legal systems to meet the provisions of the Clean Air Act18 Propose institution and legal policy reforms on the basis of the assessment
19 Prepare relevant training support material and be ready to present it at scheduled capacity building workshops20 Policy Report
21 Capacity Building Report7/31
7/31
Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun JulQtr 3, 2011 Qtr 4, 2011 Qtr 1, 2012 Qtr 2, 2012 Qtr 3, 2012 Qtr 4, 2012 Qtr 1, 2013 Qtr 2, 2013
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An initiative in line with the proposed Clean Air Act
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Article 2 of the Draft Clean Air Act This law aims at protecting the ambient air quality by the
understanding, monitoring, assessment, prevention, control, and surveillance of the ambient air pollution resulting from human activities…”
Content of the Draft Clean Air Act document: Part 1 - Understanding, Monitoring, and Assessment
Chapter One: Understanding and Monitoring Chapter Two: Assessment
Part 2 - Prevention Part 3 - Control and Surveillance Part 4 - Information Management And Research and Capacity Building
Promotion Part 5 - Financial Provisions Part 6 - Extraordinary Procedures, Administrative Measures, Liabilities,
and Sanctions
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Encompasses 34 articles, including articles related to: Execution methods of a National Program for Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring: National Network for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring:
Stationary and mobile stations distributed based on national air quality assessment
Partnerships with public and private sector for operating and financing the stations
Database for results are kept by the MoE National Emissions Inventory Laboratories approved by the ministry of the environment for air quality
samples retrieval and analysis
• Periodic National Report on Ambient Air Quality
Air Quality Control and Surveillance Unit
Quality Control
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Building the network…
Project Title: Supply and Installation of Compact Air Quality Monitoring Systems and
Related Components in Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon and Beqaa Regions
Project Reference: LEB/CO ITB/1/13 Project Subjects:
Set 1 – Compact ambient air quality monitoring stations (2x Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon and Beqaa Valley)
Set 2 – Central data processing and management system Set 3 – Documentation and training
Contract Date: 22/04/2013 Delivery Time: 120 days (20/08/2013)
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Phase 1: Five (5) AQM stations
Beirut 1
Beirut 2
Tripoli 1
Saida 1
Beqaa 1
NOx, X X X X X
CO X X X
SO2 X X X
PM10-2.5
X X X X X
O3 X X
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Urban and rural Background
Beirut 1
Beirut 2
Saida1
Tripoli 1
Beqaa 1
Automatic air quality analyzersReal-time measurements
Require maintenance and calibration
PM10, PM2.5, PM1SO2
NO-NO2-NOx
CO
O3
Environmental Data Acquisition System (WinIMAGSoftware)
Regular data transfer Saved in SQL database (Envibase) at
MoE
Air quality department at MoE(data handling, validation, and reporting)
Data Output5 minutes averages
Hourly averagesDaily averages
Annual Averages
ReportingMonthly reportsAnnual reports
Data sharingAir quality index
Other??
Overview of the ambient air quality monitoring system in Lebanon – Phase 1
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Progress review on procurement and training
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ID Task Name
24 Supply and installation of air quality monitoring equipment25 Preparation of the ITB26 Launching of the procurement and invitation of relevant
suppliers27 Tender posting28 First posting period - Deadline set at 5 February 201329 Second posting period - Deadline set at 25 February 201330 Internal UNDP evaluation31 Contract, Asset, and Procurement Committee review32 Contract award33 On-site delivery34 On-site installation35 Training on O&M
1/7
Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul AugQtr 4, 2012 Qtr 1, 2013 Qtr 2, 2013 Qtr 3, 2013
ID Task Name
27 Tender posting28 First posting period - Deadline set at 5 February 201329 Second posting period - Deadline set at 25 February 2013
Jan Feb Mar AprQtr 1, 2013
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HOW TO INTERACT
WITH ERML?
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Project’s key success factors
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Accessing needed information from the relevant stakeholders: GIS and land-use data Air quality and health-related data
Achieving developments in policies and legislation Clean Air Act approved by the CoM on January 2012 and was transferred to the relevant parliamentary committees!
Engaging the different stakeholders: Filling-in the gaps at the AQ and epidemiological levels Information sharing and dissemination of results Installation and operation of the equipment Awareness raising at the different levels Financing of O&M activities and decentralization of the environmental
monitoring activities.
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Project challenges and key questions
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How to incorporate local activities into a wider national initiative?
How to financially sustain the AQ monitoring activities and ensure O&M costs?
How to secure the collaboration with local actors on the production and centralization of the data – What are the most suitable sharing modalities and mechanisms to be adopted?
How to coordinate data collection on AQ and health to avoid duplication and ensure production of useful, normalized data (in time and in space)?
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Thank You