This manual is designed for a specific group of decision and policymakers whose functions encompass strategy planning for mobility in cities, transport planning, green mobility and clean technology for low emissions mobility. The manual highlights intervention areas that can help in better decision making to reduce air pollution in cities....

This chapter presents and discusses the tools for assessment and evaluation of non-motorized transport (NMT) applicability for Asian cities, means for implementation, and several city and country experiences....

This evidence map was developed to identify, summarize, and communicate to key stakeholders the findings of evidence on interventions to reduce exposure to household air pollution (HAP). The map synthesizes evidence from 48 literature reviews published on technological and sociocultural interventions and others (potentialities of public policies like incentives) to address health, environmental an...

The "Plan de Acción Regional de Calidad del Aire para América Latina y el Caribe 2022-2025" outlines strategies for improving air quality across the region. It identifies major sources of air pollution, the necessity for action, and the specific mitigation measures already implemented. The plan emphasizes regional cooperation and technical assistance to enhance air quality management, reduce emiss...

The report "Appetite for Change: Food system options for nitrogen, environment & health" examines the interconnectedness of the nitrogen cycle, food systems, environment, and health. It highlights the potential of shifting towards plant-based diets and implementing technical measures across the food chain to significantly reduce nitrogen emissions, thereby improving air quality and meeting sustain...

Communication is an essential part of air quality management. Effectively communicating air quality information is needed in order to raise public awareness, engage stakeholders, strengthen policies, and change attitudes to influence behavior that will lead to reduction of air pollutant emissions. Measures for pollution control will only be effective if decision makers, key stakeholders and the ge...

The media, with its ability to disseminate information both rapidly and widely, plays a vital role in reaching the public and different stakeholder groups, and is hence an important ally in air quality management. It is an instrument of change, with the ability to influence people’s attitudes and draw attention to the challenges that exist and possible solutions. A knowledgeable and empowered medi...

The media, with its ability to disseminate information both rapidly and widely, plays a vital role in reaching the public and different stakeholder groups, and is hence an important ally in air quality management. It is an instrument of change, with the ability to influence people’s attitudes and draw attention to the challenges that exist and possible solutions. A knowledgeable and empowered medi...

Understanding possible ways of stakeholder participation is important to ensure public support, not only in the data collection processes, but also in the implementation of pollution control measures. Ensuring a participatory process gives stakeholders a sense of ownership for the city’s activities and actions. In most cases, this can lead to more sustained efforts that are needed to continuously ...

People’s awareness of air pollution and the associated risks to their health and that of their children has grown significantly over recent years, often informed by local or national campaigns led by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as well as by media coverage. In some countries, groups of concerned citizens, often supported by NGOs, have taken authorities to court over air quality issues, a...