The document outlines guidelines for the operation of the Emissions and Pollutant Transfer Register (RETC) in Peru. It provides procedures for the systematic collection, registration, and reporting of data related to emissions and transfers of pollutants from various industrial and commercial activities. The aim is to enhance transparency, improve environmental management, and ensure compliance wi...

The presentation from ANDI's RETC Workshop, dated September 25, 2018, outlines the framework and objectives of the Emissions and Pollutant Transfer Register (RETC). It covers the legal and regulatory background, the methodology for data collection, and the responsibilities of participating industries. The goal is to improve environmental transparency, support pollution reduction strategies, and en...

The document "INSTRUCTIVO Y FORMATO DEL RETC" provides guidelines and formats for the Ecuadorian Emissions and Transfer Register (RETCE). It details the procedures for industrial establishments to report emissions and transfers of pollutants, including specific formats for data submission and instructions for completing the forms. The purpose is to consolidate reporting requirements into a single ...

The study is focused on the emissions from agricultural waste burning, which releases various pollutants impacting health and contributing to global warming, such as particulate matter, organic carbon aerosols, CO2, CH4, and CO. It aimed to determine emission factors for these pollutants from burning residues of sugarcane, corn, rice, sorghum, and wheat, employing a closed combustion chamber at Un...

The EcoTransIT Initiative (EWI) is an independent industry driven platform for carriers, logistics service providers and shippers dedicated to maintain and develop a globally recognized tool and methodology for carbon footprints and environmental impact assessments of the freight transport sector. In line with its vision to increase transparency on the environmental impact of the freight transport...

This study conducted a comprehensive literature review across various databases to gather information on respirable particles (PM10 and PM2.5), including their sources, levels (μg/m3), and monitoring practices in major Latin American cities. The findings aim to provide a clear understanding of current particulate matter issues in these urban areas, offering valuable insights for policy development...

Exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5) is a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality. Yet few studies have examined patterns of population exposure and investigated the predictors of PM2.5 across the rapidly growing cities in lower- and middle-income countries. The objectives of this article is to characterize PM2.5 levels, describe patterns of population exposure, and investigate urban facto...

Among the 23 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), 18 have current air quality regulations accessible to the public via official websites, aligning these regulations with historical standards from the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and guideline values from the World Health Organization (WHO). The study identifies atmospheric monitoring programs across LAC countries and h...

The document outlines Mexico's National Environmental Audit System (SINA) regulations, which aim to assess and manage environmental impacts across various sectors. It emphasizes the importance of compliance with environmental laws and standards to mitigate pollution and promote sustainable development and specifies the minimum conditions tat must be observed for the establishment and operation of ...

This resource package is intended to support the implementation of the WHO global air quality guidelines: particulate matter (‎PM2.5 and PM10)‎, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide in Member States of the WHO European Region. It compiles the existing resources developed mainly by WHO, other United Nations organizations and international organizations that are relevant to th...