Dear National RCA Representatives,

Upon the approval of the 46^th GCM on implementation of the RCA Research Project (RP) on Research Project Theme (RPT) titled ‘Air Quality and Environmental Impact Assessment of Industrial Acitivities in Asian region’ under the framework of the RCARO Managed Project, RCARO has the honor to invite the RCA Government Parties to participate in the research within the topic area. Detailed information on the RPT and the RCA RP is enclosed as Attachment 1 and 2.

Research Institutes in the RCA Government Parties have the opportunity to participate in the RCA RP under Research Contracts and Research Agreements. In this connection, it would be much appreciated if the interested research institutes could submit their proposals for either Research Contract or Research Agreement to the RCA Regional Office through the respective National RCA Representatives by 27 October 2017. The proposal forms for Research Contract and Research Agreement are enclosed as Attachment 3 and 4.

The proposals outlining the countries’ contributions to the research will be reviewed by the Research Review Committee (RRC). After careful review of the proposals based on their technical merits, compatibility with the RPT and capabilities to carry out the research, the RRC’s findings on project participation will be informed to the Government Parties accordingly.

Thank you for your support as always.