In 2013, a survey on air quality (AQ) was conducted in Wuhan, China. The aim was to investigate public awareness of air pollution, and its epidemiological effect. This survey targeted both suburban and central city regions of Wuhan city, between August and December of 2013, where it engaged 1225 participants. Approximately 65% perceived AQ in Wuhan to be “bad”. Over 95% recognized a causal associa...

The aim of this study was to investigate ways to improve community access to information on, and understanding of, air quality in the Lower Hunter region which consists of the local government areas of Newcastle, Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Port Stephens. The project involved an extensive search of the literature which included examining national and international studies. It employed I...

More than half of the world’s population now lives in cities as a result of unprecedented urbanization during the second half of the 20th century. The urban population is projected to increase to 68% by 2050, with most of the increase occurring in Asia and Africa. Population growth and increased energy consumption in urban areas lead to high levels of atmospheric pollutants that harm human health,...

Mass media plays an increasingly persuasive role in orienting political decisions, shaping social agendas, influencing individuals’ actions, and interpreting scientific evidence for the public. With growing scientific understanding of the health, social and environmental consequences of air pollution, there is an urgent need to understand how media coverage frames these links, particularly in Low-...

This document captures lessons from the September 2025 "Community Power for Clean Air" webinar on integrating equity and inclusion into air quality management. Drawing on the experience of the Clean Air Catalyst global partnership, it highlights examples of gender-responsive planning and community-led initiatives in Indore, Jakarta and Nairobi. A key theme is the need to position clean air action ...

While national guidelines for environmental risk communication – based on risk and crisis communication principles – exist, little is known how these are operationalized, nor about the effectiveness of existing communication efforts. Moreover, a growing literature on environmental health literacy suggests that communication about environmental risks must move beyond individual behavior education t...

This paper presents on the experience of Mie Prefecture and Yokkaichi City titled; Experience of Yokkaichi city: Forerunner of air quality management in Japan. The experience of Yokkaichi city is one of the four biggest environmental pollutions in Japan along as two Minamatas and Itai-itai disease, and has been known the name not only domestically but internationally. Here the paper will explain i...

This report contains a comparative analysis of five African cities in terms of their air pollution problem, as well as their attempts to manage and improve air quality. Also included is an analysis of the impact of counter measures to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 in those cities, and the impact that these had on air pollution levels. While many indicators show that progress is being made...

Japan created domestic economic prosperity at the cost of environmental damage after World War II, and then achieved remarkable results in controlling environmental pollution in a short time. The article systematically analyzes the beneficial experience of Japan's environmental governance from the aspects of environmental governance laws, policies, cultural education, and energy conservation. Japa...

Cities are recognized as significant contributors to carbon emissions due to their numerous productive enterprises and dense populations. Tackling climate change and achieving the transformation to low-carbon cities requires public participation. News media serve as the primary channel for the public to gain relevant information, and journalists’ attitudes significantly influence the content of re...