Africa Clean Air Network Strengthens Air Quality Action with Over 80 Institutions
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- Africa Clean Air Network is strengthening air quality action with over 80 institutions
- Air quality research is a young field in Africa
- The network promotes the expansion of air quality monitoring efforts and the adoption of national standards
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In Africa, air pollution work has been carried out by small research groups, government agencies, civil society organizations, and activists for years. However, now platforms like the Africa Clean Air Network (AfriCAN) are bringing institutions together to strengthen air quality action.
AfriCAN was established as a network of over 80 institutions aiming to strengthen air quality research and accelerate policy action. The network's leaders state that air quality work is a young field in Africa but has gained interest over the past decade.
Additionally, the network promotes the expansion of air quality monitoring efforts across Africa and encourages governments to adopt national air quality standards. This year's Africa Clean Air Forum discussed the need for investment in clean air action and how governments and organizations can sustain clean air programs.
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- How were air pollution efforts carried out in Africa?
- By small research groups, government agencies, civil society organizations, and activists
- What is AfriCAN's purpose?
- To strengthen air quality research and accelerate policy action
- What is the status of air quality monitoring efforts in Africa?
- Most cities lack regular monitoring, and governments struggle to understand air pollution measurements
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