This comprehensive assessment of short-lived climate pollutants in the Latin American and Caribbean region is meant to serve as a guide for policy makers and implementers to identify which measures are most important for delivering the maximum near-term multiple-benefits in the region. It also an opportunity and invitation for countries to strengthen national action and regional cooperation that w...

This report reviews the political economy of service delivery in Makassar, Indonesia in 2018. Specifically, it examines the context within which the Makassar Smart City initiative might be leveraged to improve health outcomes across all Makassar residents, including those most vulnerable to health shocks....

Air pollution is a major environmental health risk factor in Nairobi, Kenya. Most research conducted on air pollution in Nairobi has focused on measuring pollution concentrations. Although this research is very important, it is also crucial to understand barriers in the regulatory process that prevents this data from translating into effective action. This article attempts to fill in this gap. It ...

The "The Beginner's Guide to Political Economy Analysis (PEA)" provides a comprehensive introduction to PEA, emphasizing its importance for understanding the underlying political dynamics that affect development outcomes. It outlines the key components of PEA, including structural and contextual factors, bargaining processes, stakeholders, and incentives and ideas. The guide also discusses various...

This template builds upon the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) to consider climate impacts in addition to air quality. The Air Quality and Climate Management Plan is a comprehensive document describing the motivations for air quality management and climate mitigation, qualitative and quantitative findings on the impacts of air/climate pollution on the megacity, and most importantly, targeted act...

The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies aims to build a global community of action, encouraging countries to collaborate in tackling air pollution to protect our ecosystems. This day provides a platform for cooperation at individual, national, regional, and international levels to work together and Invest in #CleanAirNow. The United Nations General Assembly designated 7 September as Inte...

The Punjab State of the Environment (SOE) Report, 2023 is the second report in the series, with the first one reporting upon the state of the environment for the year 2022. Current report provides an insight on the prevailing environmental conditions, in respect of air, water, soil, climate change, wastewater and solid waste management in Punjab, with updated datasets from primary and secondary so...

The "Plan Estratégico para la Gestión Integral de la Calidad del Aire de Bogotá 2030" is a strategic planning tool designed to improve air quality in Bogotá by 2030, focusing on reducing particulate matter and integrating principles such as governance, regional vision, climate change adaptation, and green growth​. It builds on the previous Decennial Air Decontamination Plan (2011-2020), emphasizin...

How can legislators and parliamentarians do their part to ensure that the SDGs and other post2015 commitments are achieved by 2030 and beyond? The overarching purpose of this Guide is to provide formative answers to these questions that are practically useful in the daily work of legislators and legislative officials around the world. The scope of the Guide includes four core activity areas for le...

This report is a first attempt at gathering, analysing and presenting data to demonstrate the everyday reality for the one billion people in Africa who walk and cycle every day. It baselines conditions in all 54 African countries using existing data sources, is interpreted through a walking and cycling lens and highlights inspiring best practices. It highlights that making the lives of people who ...