In this article, authors compile a detailed road transport inventory for greenhouse gases and air pollutants to explore energy emissions from alternative policy scenarios for the Kenya road transport sector. In 2010, road transport emissions accounted for 61% of total nitrogen oxides emissions in Kenya, 39% of fine particulate matter, 20% of carbon dioxide. In the business as usual scenario, road ...

Limiting global temperature increases to below 1.5 °C requires reductions in Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs), like methane, black carbon, and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which is rarely reflected in targets within Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Colombia's 2020 NDC is explored as a case study for how Governments can integrate SLCP mitigation targets into climate change commitment...

This brief reports the findings of a study that examined the relationship between air-pollution exposure, socio-economic status, and working and living conditions in Bangkok. It provides an overview of the study and highlights six recommendations to address related issues....

This evidence into action brief summarises the state of research on the topic of urban air pollution in low- and middle-income countries and its impacts on children, and proposes ideas for action. Air pollution is a major global health challenge to which children are particularly vulnerable. In this briefing, the authors summarise the literature on this topic, focusing on low- and middle-income co...

The findings of this study can inform and enable policymakers in improving occupational air pollution, including addressing air pollution, pollution sources and other related issues in the garment manufacturing sector in Cambodia. Such interventions will help to uphold the health of workers as a human right, ensure safe workplaces, and also be beneficial for the country’s economic growth, as a hea...

This discussion brief examines the relationships between air pollution, gender inequality, social inequity and poverty in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It summarises the findings from a review of secondary literature and publicly available databases on environment, health, natural resources, gender equality, social equity and poverty in BiH....

Air pollution is a critical issue in Thailand and, while the government regularly announces new measures to combat it, enforcement remains a key issue. This paper presents a comprehensive desk review of existing regulations and plans, outlining gaps and barriers to implementation, as well as success stories....

The findings of this working paper suggested that, while Thailand does not lack air pollution legislation, ineffective implementation is a major issue. This brief outlines some of the policies already in place, as well as barriers to, and opportunities for, improving air quality in Thailand....

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...

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...