Abstract: The Tibetan Plateau, known as the highest plateau on the earth, has an average elevation of over 4 000 m. For its unique geographic location and particular impact on climate and environment, combined with sparse agricultural and industrial activities, it has been receiving increasing attentions on its atmospheric environment. Comprehensive survey on atmospheric pollution over the Tibetan Plateau has been mainly concentrated in critical regions such as Mt. Qomolangma (Everest). Field monitoring stations have been established in Waliguan, Nam Co, and Mt. Qomolangma, etc. in succession since early 1990s. To date, achievements have been made in various aspects such as greenhouse gas monitoring, atmospheric dust transport, ozone valley, aerosol physics and chemistry, urban atmospheric environment, and indoor air pollution. The continuous updating of the atmospheric pollution research over the Tibetan Plateau will not only represent efforts in further understanding and protecting our living environment, but also contribute to sustainable development of local socioeconomy, as well as researches in  atmospheric environment.

Key words: Tibetan Plateau, atmospheric pollution, survey, monitoring