The CCAC launched the Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx) to support air quality professionals globally, ahead of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on September 7.
About Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx):
- AQMx is a one-stop platform offering guidance and tools to help air quality professionals manage air pollution.
- It supports the achievement of WHO Air Quality Guidelines (AQG) interim targets.
- The platform addresses capacity gaps in air quality management by providing curated resources on air quality monitoring, inventory development, and health impact assessments.
- AQMx encourages knowledge sharing between regional and sub-regional communities on best practices for air quality management.
- AQMx is part of the CCAC Clean Air Flagship and contributes to the UNEA-6 Resolution, which promotes increased regional cooperation for improving air quality worldwide.
About CCAC (Climate and Clean Air Coalition):
- Founded in 2012 under the UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), the CCAC is a voluntary partnership that includes over 160 governments, intergovernmental organizations, and NGOs.
- CCAC aims to reduce short-lived climate pollutants like methane, black carbon, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and tropospheric ozone that contribute to both climate change and air pollution.
- India joined the CCAC in 2019.
WHO Air Quality Guidelines (AQG):
- The AQG provides evidence-based recommendations on acceptable limits for specific air pollutants, including PM, O3, NO2, SO2, and CO.
- For example, the 24-hour mean for PM2.5 should not exceed 15 µg/m³, and the annual mean should be less than 5 µg/m³.
- These guidelines help set targets to protect public health from the harmful effects of air pollution.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What are WHO Air Quality Guidelines?
WHO Air Quality Guidelines set limits on pollutants like PM, NO2, and SO2 to protect public health.
What is the UNEA-6 Resolution?
The UNEA-6 Resolution promotes regional cooperation for improved global air quality through shared initiatives.
What is the CCAC?
The CCAC (Climate and Clean Air Coalition) is a partnership focused on reducing short-lived climate pollutants like methane and black carbon.
What is AQMx?
AQMx is a platform that helps air quality professionals manage pollution through resources like monitoring tools and best practices.