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...

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 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....

The WHO Clean Household Energy Solutions Toolkit (CHEST) provides tools that countries and programmes can use to develop policy action plans for expanding clean household energy access and use. Created based on expert input, CHEST is intended to help professionals and policy-makers in the health and other sectors implement the recommendations found in the WHO Guidelines on indoor air quality: hous...

This scoping report synthesizes the authors’ initial work to understand the differentiated impacts of air pollution on workers in East and Southeast Asian countries and to identify evidence-based recommendations from regional case studies to help improve air quality and foster healthy employment in the context of just transitions towards a low-carbon economy....

This blog from the Clean Air Catalyst emphasizes the importance of open data in improving air quality, highlighting that freely accessible air quality data enhances decision-making, scientific research, innovation, and public accountability. It discusses how open data allows communities to understand and address air pollution's impacts effectively, using examples like the U.S. embassy air quality ...

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....

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 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 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...