Why Take action

Why Take Action

Why Air Pollution Matters

Air pollution is an issue that affects us all, with 99% of the world’s population breathing polluted air that contributes to millions of premature deaths and respiratory disease each year.

Air pollution also significantly impacts crop yields, impacts warming, and can have harmful effects on biodiversity through habitat degradation and increased ozone pollution.

Access to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is a human right, and with fewer than 2% of global development funding going towards cleaner air, it’s clear that more must be done to address harmful air pollution.

The cost of inaction is too high. Air pollution knows no border, and tackling this challenge cannot be done in silos; it requires countries around the world to cooperate and work together to implement strong air quality monitoring and implement tried and tested methods that help cut pollution, creating cleaner communities for us all.

Why take action

How AQMx Can Support Air Quality Managers

AQMx aims to be a trusted resource for air quality managers around the world, who are often facing difficulties in accessing reliable and up-to-date information and guidance on air quality management. From setting up a monitoring network, to developing an integrated emissions inventory, communicating to the general public, and implementing effective policies, AQMx provides air quality managers with Curated Guidance and a trusted Resource Exchange Library that will help with their everyday work. 

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