This platform showcases existing development solutions mapped by the UNDP Accelerator Labs. They may either be documented as notes of solutions already available online or identified during the Labs’ ethnographic on-the-ground research.
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Solutions to air pollution
Air pollution is a critical global issue that profoundly affects human health and overall ecosystems. With the rapid expansion of urbanization and industrialization, the emission of harmful pollutants into the atmosphere has escalated to concerning levels, leading to widespread diseases, including respiratory diseases, environmental degradation, and intensification of climate change. Undertaking immediate actions for tackling the air pollution is essential to creating healthier, more sustainable environment.
The UNDP North Macedonia's "Scaling-up Actions to Tackle Air Pollution Project" is dedicated to supporting local authorities in five pilot municipalities across North Macedonia. The project focuses on detecting and measuring pollution sources, identifying and planning effective mitigation strategies, and implementing these measures. Additionally, it aims to raise public awareness and encourage behavioral change as part of a comprehensive prevention approach.
In response to this pressing challenge, we have curated a comprehensive dataset showcasing innovative air protection solutions from around the globe. Through this initiative—mapping air protection solutions implemented worldwide—we aim to provide access to a broad array of effective actions, measures, or strategies at both local and national levels, highlighting exemplary cases in the fight against air pollution.
Research Design:
Ardita Zekiri
Aleksandra Dimova Manchevska
Dren Nevzati
Dejan Mirakovski
Pavlina Zdraveva
Data Collection (Online Volunteers engaged through UNV’s
Elin Adolfsson
Zhen Yu
Rehab Rayan
Daria Kuleshova
Data Verification:
Dejan Mirakovski
Afrodita Zendelska
Marija Hadzi-Nikolova
Aleksandra Dimova Manchevska
Ana Mihajlovska
Curated by:
Jeremy Boy
Ardita Zekiri