Dust and sandstorm (DSS) is a transboundary environmental phenomenon with severe socioeconomic impacts and public health consequences on hundreds millions of people in Northeast Asia. To address this concern, a regional cooperation mechanism has been established through a regional technical assistance project of ADB for Prevention and Control of Dust and Sandstorms in Northeast Asia (RETA 6068) jointly financed by Japan Special Fund funded by the Government of Japan and the Global Environment Facility.