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Clean Air Catalyst Supports Indore Traffic Police to Combat Air Pollution
160 traffic police officers in Indore took part in an awareness training program on the health impacts of air pollution held May 4-7.
Indore Emphasizes Importance of Clean Air During Major Festivals
Indore sent out a strong clean air message to the country during Holika Dahan and Rangpanchami – two major festivals that see massive public participation.
Clean Air Catalyst Signs Agreement with Indore Municipal Corporation for Joint Research of Air Quality in Indore
Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Clean Air Catalyst, building upon recent progress to expand air quality monitoring and data in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Clean Indore Making Strides for Clean Air
Indore is known as India's cleanest city-having secured the title seven years in a row in Swachh Bharat National Cleanliness Surveys. The commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh, also noted for its tradition of innovation, is now determined to clean its air. On February 15, the "Clean Air, Clean Indore" campaign was endorsed by the city’s mayor at the unveiling ceremony of three new air quality monitoring (AQM) stations set up by Clean Air Catalyst.
Putting Women at the Center of Clean Air Action
A key objective of the Clean Air Catalyst is to exchange knowledge, build trust and foster opportunities to elevate the voices of those most impacted by air pollution, particularly women and low-income communities.
Salute to ASHAs for their crucial role in “Clean Air, Clean Indore” Campaign
A group of ASHAs in Indore are advocating for “clean air, clean Indore” with the help of members of Mahila Arogya Samitis of their respective areas. After participating in a workshop organized by Vital Strategies on behalf of the US Agency for International Development (USAID)-supported programs Clean Air Catalyst and Cleaner Air and Better Health, ASHAs have started raising awareness about the causes and impacts of air pollution, as well as promoting preventive measures to reduce exposure to harmful pollutants.
U.S. Agency for International Development, Clean Air Catalyst, and Indore Municipal Corporation Launch New Air Quality Monitoring Stations
February 15, 2023 - The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Clean Air Catalyst, and Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) unveiled three reference-grade air quality monitoring stations, which will provide highly accurate data on local sources of air pollution and help inform strategies to improve air quality in Indore.
EJN’s First Rumor Tracking Activity Counters Misinformation about Air Pollution in Indonesia and India
In 2021, Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) conducted an Information Ecosystem Assessment as part of the Clean Air Catalyst project, which yielded several insights into how communities in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Indore, India, seek out information about air pollution, and the gaps and barriers they encounter in accessing it.
Air Quality Training for SGSITS Students and Faculty Builds Capacity for Clean Air Leaders in Indore
Last month, the Clean Air Catalyst and Shri GS Institute of Technology and Science (SGSITS) co-hosted a two-day air quality management workshop for 25 engineering students from across multiple Indore organizations. This workshop was the inaugural event as part of the Catalyst’s newly signed three-year memorandum of understanding with SGSITS for local clean air capacity-building and exchange of resources.
Clean Air Catalyst World Pneumonia Day 2022 Activities
Observed on November 12th, World Pneumonia Day was an opportunity for the Clean Air Catalyst to engage with the health community in Indore, Jakarta and Nairobi, on the connections between air pollution and respiratory disease.
Climate Change and Air Quality: Working Towards a Unified Approach for The Environment
Climate change is arguably the most significant challenge we are facing in this century. It has the potential to significantly disrupt our lives, and for some it is already doing so. However, the success of these mechanisms will largely depend on actions taken at country and community level.
Clean Air Catalyst, joins the World Heart Day 2022 Celebrations in Indore
On September 25th, the Clean Air Catalyst Indore team joined the cardiovascular Society of India, Indore chapter, in observance of this year’s World Heart Day. As part of the celebration the Catalyst team placed a Signature Campaign to raise awareness on the relationship between air quality and heart health at the event site.
World Clean Air Day 2022: Sharing the Air in North America
With more than 90% of the global population living in areas exceeding World Health Organization guidelines for healthy air and air pollution ranking as the fourth highest risk for death overall, just three years ago the United Nations General Assembly sounded the alarm and established 7 September as a day to raise awareness and mobilize action to address air pollution.
EJN Assesses Information on Air Quality in Indore and Jakarta
Internews' Earth Journalism Network (EJN) has joined the global consortium of organizations led by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) which will work together to build capacity for tailored, self-reliant solutions that reduce air pollution and improve human health in developing countries.
Public Health Officials in Indore Meet to Discuss Clean Air for Health Agenda
Members of Indore’s public health community came together at the Sayaji Hotel on May 5, 2022, to discuss how to promote clean air solutions in the city at a health sector stakeholder engagement workshop.
Project Update: Clean Air Catalyst Launches in Nairobi
Nairobi joins existing programs in Jakarta, Indonesia and Indore, India as the third city where the Clean Air Catalyst will focus its efforts.
Media Briefing in Jakarta Focuses on Impacts of Air Pollution on Women and Children
The Clean Air Catalyst team in Jakarta held a media fast breaking event at World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia to build and strengthen relationships with members of the media and identify specific air quality topics they might be interested in reporting on.
Stakeholder Workshops in Indore Focus on Understanding the City's Air Pollution
Over the last several months, Clean Air Catalyst held a series of workshops in Indore, India as part of the first phase of our project, focused on building a shared understanding of the sources of pollution amongst a diverse group of stakeholders from different backgrounds.
Stakeholders in Jakarta Identify Sources of Air Pollution, Vulnerable Populations, and Possible Solutions
In early 2022, the Clean Air Catalyst (CAC) team in Jakarta carried out a virtual workshop to gather information on air pollution issues in the city from local stakeholders, share information on projects related to air pollution issues, and explore the potential for collaborations.