GRAP Phase I, II, III & IV Instructions: Here's Everything You Need
GRAP Phase I, II, III & IV Instructions: Here’s Everything You Need

Declining air quality in the National Capital Region of Delhi prompted the Council of Air Quality Management (CAQM) yesterday to implement the fourth phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the capital's daily average air quality index (AQI) rose sharply to 441 at 4 pm on November 17 and to 457 at 7 pm on the same day, leading to the activation of GRAP Phase IV and the district's adoption of Several restrictions are in place to combat air pollution. Before introducing the fourth phase in detail, let us first understand the concept of GRAP and other measures. What is GRAP? GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) is an emergency action plan implemented in four phases based on the Air Quality Index (AQI), which measures the severity of air pollution. The first phase of GRAP kicks in when the AQI reaches 201-300, indicating "poor" air quality. On the other hand, the second…

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Sustainable Event Planning: Action Steps for a Lasting Strategy

Listen to audio Becoming a sustainable event planner is a marathon, not a sprint. As the events industry continues to evolve on its sustainability journey, there are many achievements to celebrate. Planners, partners and attendees are more informed and engaged than ever. But there's no denying that sustainability is a very broad topic, and sometimes, you might feel like you're being left behind. Smart Meetings’ October webinar, “From Checkbox to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices,” details this. Creating a more sustainable event is a journey and it comes down to breaking it down into smaller pieces. As planners learn more about practical best practices and work to implement them in meetings, before they know it, the scope and scale of sustainability seem less daunting. If you're just starting out on your sustainability journey, or you find yourself stuck and unsure of where to go next, the experts in this webinar will provide actionable steps and overall mindset shifts…