Beijing 2008 Olympics

The 2008 Olympic Games was held in Beijing and six other cities (Tianjin, Shanghai, Qingdao, Qinhuangdao, Shenyang and Hong Kong) from August 8-24, 2008. Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) supported Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB) in communicating China's efforts to improve its air quality during the Olympic Games.

CAI-Asia Interview with Beijing EPB
CAI-Asia also interviewed the key officials of the Beijing EPB about the air quality management status, efforts and trends in Beijing.

BJ EPB Interview

CAI-Asia Interview with Beijing Olympics Advisor

Two years after the Beijing Olympics, CAI-Asia Center's Executive Director interviews Professor He Kebin, who was an Advisor on air quality for the Beijing Olympics to reflect why Beijing was successful in cleaning up the air.

interview transcript here

CAI-Asia Op-ed on Beijing 2008

Beijing Olympics is arguably one of the best things to happen in air quality in Asian cities in the last 10 years. Read Beijing 2008: Olympics Offer Prospect of Bluer Skies across Asia>

CAI-Asia Collection of AQ-related News on Beijing 2008 Olympics
- Olympics AQ news
- FAQs

Contact persons in Beijing

Media and Communications Department
Tel: + 86-10-66693159
Email: xuanchuan@beijing2008.cn

Construction and Environment Department
Tel: + 86-10-66693169
Email: environment@beijing2008.cn

Transport Department
Tel: + 86-10-66698009
Email: mediaoperations@beijing2008.cn

CAI-Asia Contact
center@cai-asia.org