Saudi Arabia
Saudi Intervention on Air Pollution/Atmosphere
Saudi Arabia would like to align itself with the statement made by the
Distinguish Delegate of Pakistan on behave of the Group of 77 and China
and would like to share with you some the policies which contribute to
the air pollution deduction and improve air and atmospheric quality:
In Saudi Arabia, dust plays a primary role in causing air pollution in a
country of more than 90% desert. However, in order to combat humaninduced
air pollution, we converted to lead-free gasoline and now we
executing a program to reduce sulfur in fuels by 95%. In addition, further
policy measures have been taken including: stricter application of
existing air emission standards and widening their scope to govern all
polluting activities; strengthening the enforcement of environmental
codes and standards and making them more effective; improving vehicle
inspection for harmful emissions lead to further improvement in air
quality.
Mr. Chairman
My country committed to keep abreast of the latest techniques and
equipment that controls and reduces the emission of air polluting gases
resulting from the industrial facilities, transportation and power plants.
We also believe that in addition to transport and industry, there are many
other factors leading to outdoor air pollution, mainly, land degradation,
deforestation, natural disasters and agricultural activities.
We believe that at the domestic level, indoor air pollution, mainly a
poverty related issue, is due to the continued use of biomass for cooking
and heating.
Saudi Arabia would like to reiterate our support for the partnership for
clean fuels and vehicles just highlighted by the IPIECA expert. We feel
this will lead to cleaner air in metropolitan areas, especially in developing
countries. Furthermore, technology transfer will be essential to achieve
these improvements.
Saudi Arabia would like to align itself with the statement made by the
Distinguish Delegate of Pakistan on behave of the Group of 77 and China
and would like to share with you some the policies which contribute to
the air pollution deduction and improve air and atmospheric quality:
In Saudi Arabia, dust plays a primary role in causing air pollution in a
country of more than 90% desert. However, in order to combat humaninduced
air pollution, we converted to lead-free gasoline and now we
executing a program to reduce sulfur in fuels by 95%. In addition, further
policy measures have been taken including: stricter application of
existing air emission standards and widening their scope to govern all
polluting activities; strengthening the enforcement of environmental
codes and standards and making them more effective; improving vehicle
inspection for harmful emissions lead to further improvement in air
quality.
Mr. Chairman
My country committed to keep abreast of the latest techniques and
equipment that controls and reduces the emission of air polluting gases
resulting from the industrial facilities, transportation and power plants.
We also believe that in addition to transport and industry, there are many
other factors leading to outdoor air pollution, mainly, land degradation,
deforestation, natural disasters and agricultural activities.
We believe that at the domestic level, indoor air pollution, mainly a
poverty related issue, is due to the continued use of biomass for cooking
and heating.
Saudi Arabia would like to reiterate our support for the partnership for
clean fuels and vehicles just highlighted by the IPIECA expert. We feel
this will lead to cleaner air in metropolitan areas, especially in developing
countries. Furthermore, technology transfer will be essential to achieve
these improvements.
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