Publicly available air quality data is an essential first step toward cleaner air and better health. Research around the world shows that pollution levels can vary enormously within the same city and even within the same neighborhood. Local monitoring data can thus prove essential to understanding air pollution sources, how they affect different communities and groups, and where to target policy s...

In Jakarta, grassroots initiatives in urban villages tackle air pollution through community workshops and air quality monitoring. Residents from nine kampungs collaborated with NGOs and air pollution experts to learn about the health impacts and sources of pollution, using low-cost sensors to gather real-time data. The workshops highlighted the disproportionate effects on marginalized groups and t...

The blog discusses efforts in Nairobi to address air pollution through a gender-responsive approach, focusing on the disproportionate impact on women. It highlights grassroots actions, such as community workshops and air quality monitoring, that involve women in identifying pollution sources and developing solutions. The initiative aims to incorporate gender considerations into air quality policie...

The blog discusses a workshop in Indore that highlights the crucial role of women and girls in tackling air pollution. It emphasizes the unique impacts of air pollution on women, provides training on advocacy and practical solutions, and involves community representatives in identifying key pollution sources. The workshop aims to incorporate gender-responsive approaches into air quality policies a...

The blog discusses how Clean Air Catalyst is empowering Indore's traffic police to combat air pollution. Through a training program, traffic officers learned about the health impacts of air pollution, protective measures, and how to educate the public on reducing emissions. This initiative aims to enhance the capacity of traffic police to address air pollution and promote cleaner air in Indore....

The blog highlights the crucial role of ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activists) in Indore's "Clean Air, Clean Indore" campaign. These health workers educate the community on the health impacts of air pollution and promote practices to reduce emissions, such as using cleaner fuels and proper waste disposal. Their efforts, supported by training from USAID programs, have led to significant improve...

The blog describes a two-day workshop where Nairobi City County Assembly members learned about the connections between air quality and climate change. The event featured discussions on creating an integrated emissions inventory, addressing transport and waste management challenges, and implementing clean air strategies. Recommendations included further training on gender and air quality, legislati...

The report titled "The Air We Breathe" presents an Information Ecosystem Assessment (IEA) of air pollution in Indore, India. It highlights the Clean Air Catalyst program's efforts to enhance air quality by collaborating with local communities to identify pollution sources and raise awareness. The study identifies key information gaps, emphasizes the need for accessible and understandable air pollu...

The Clean Air Catalyst and Internews organized a workshop in Nairobi to train 30 journalists on reporting air pollution, with a focus on understanding and communicating its sources and impacts. Participants, including over half women, learned about air quality data, pollutant sources, and the health effects on disadvantaged communities. The workshop featured field trips, expert talks, and practica...

The Open Government Data Toolkit is designed to help governments, Bank staff and users understand the basic precepts of Open Data, then get “up to speed” in planning and implementing an open government data program, while avoiding common pitfalls....