This study focuses on analyzing existing practices and technological solutions for air quality monitoring, with a special emphasis on the potential for developing a mobile application for Kyrgyzstan. The paper examines current methods of disseminating air quality information, provides an overview and comparative analysis of existing mobile applications both in Central Asia and globally. The study ...

The Capacity Building Workshop(s) gathers together mid-level technical staff and begins the training necessary to carry out the items described in the workplan. Previous Megacities Partnerships have focused on benefits analysis, preparation for drafting of the air quality management plan, and laboratory analysis techniques. The specific objectives, topics, and trainings of this workshop are city-s...

The Public Involvement Plan development coincides with the goals and objectives of the communication planning. The public must be actively aware of the current air quality situation, Partnership findings, and policy implications of the Partnership’s outcomes. As the public will ultimately be affected by and participating in the planned actions, a plan to receive meaningful public input and feedbac...

The Communications Plan Template lays out the specific goals and actions for communicating the findings of the Partnership to the public, policy/decision makers, and international donors. Communicating to different audiences can be complex; it is essential to curate and develop specific messaging to resonate with different potential audiences. In addition, developing a communication plan can be an...

More than a decade after its entry into force on 30 October 2001, the Aarhus Convention on Access toInformation, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters ismore important than ever. The Aarhus Convention remains the most ambitious venture in the field ofenvironmental democracy under the auspices of the United Nations. The Convention is the only interna...

​The UNFCCC presentation titled "Module 4: Tracking Progress, Monitoring and Evaluation" offers guidance on designing effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for climate change adaptation initiatives. It underscores the importance of M&E in measuring performance, facilitating evidence-based decision-making, and aligning international assistance with national development goals. Th...

A control strategy related to air quality is a set of specific techniques and measures identified and implemented to achieve reductions in air pollution to attain an air quality standard or goal.On this page you will find:Considerations in Designing an Effective Air Quality Control StrategyControlling Sources of PollutionNeed for Controls Applied Regionally or Nationally in Addition to LocallyWhat...

The pollution intensity of the Japanese economy, measured as emissions per dollar of GDP, is among the lowest within OECD countries. However, air pollution remains a significant issue. Almost 80% of the Japanese residents were exposed to an annual concentration of PM2.5 above the WHO guideline while the attainment rate of the domestic air quality standard for photochemical oxidants is below 1%. Th...

Climate and air pollution policies are often treated separately, resulting in tensions and missed opportunities for more cost-effective outcomes. In most client countries, responsibilities for air quality and for climate are divided amongst institutions, hindering efforts to co-develop integrated policies. As a result, trade-offs arise between mitigation and AQM, meaning that air pollution policie...

The Emissions Factors Toolkit (EFT) is published by Defra and the Devolved Administrations to assist local authorities in carrying out Review and Assessment of local air quality as part of their duties under the Environment Act 1995 as amended by the Environment Act 2021.The EFT allows users to calculate road vehicle pollutant emission rates for NOx, PM10, PM2.5 and CO2 for a specified year, road ...