The Department of Physics was one of the pioneer departments set up in the University College of the Gold Coast in October 1948. The Department of Physics is the home of Afri-SET: The Air Quality Sensor Evaluation and Training Facility, established to comprehensively evaluate and provide calibrations for low-cost air quality sensors and ensure that end-users are informed about their performance, capabilities and limitations.

Afri-SET uses internationally recognised best practices to provide real-world performance evaluations for low-cost sensors being used in Africa. Afri-SET provides comprehensive capacity-building and training services, including in-person, virtual, and open-access options. Afri-SET’s goal is to empower individuals and organisations with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve air quality monitoring and protect public health and the environment. The Afri-SET website is www.afriset.org

The Africa Network on Climatic and Environmental Change Awareness International is being coordinated by IBEH, Friday Gabriel PhD. Dr. Gabriel Friday Ibeh is a Physics Lecturer at Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, who specialises in Atmospheric and Environmental Physics Research, which comprises greenhouse gases, air quality, pollution, meteorological parameters and climate change.

The Africa Network on Climatic and Environmental Change Awareness International (ANOCAEAI) is dedicated to advancing climate change awareness, environmental education, air quality and sustainable development across the African continent. The organisation’s core activities include public awareness campaigns, educational outreach, capacity-building workshops, and the promotion of community-based adaptation and mitigation projects on clean air and environmentally friendly.

ANOCAEAI works closely with diverse stakeholders—ranging from youth, women, and rural communities to policymakers and international partners—to ensure that climate action, clean air are inclusive and locally relevant. ANOCAEAI’s work aligns strongly with the goals of leading African climate networks and continental strategies. These goals emphasise building resilience to climate impacts, harmonising climate strategies, achieving clean air, promoting effective institutional capacities, and fostering inclusive participation in climate governance.

ANOCAEAI is looking out for partners, collaborators and funding organisations to carry out innovative and pertinent research on air quality in Nigeria.

The Air Quality Monitoring Research Group (AQMRG) was established in 2016 in the University of Lagos, Nigeria, under the leadership of Dr. Rose Alani, an Associate Professor of Environmental/Analytical Chemistry, to bridge air quality data gaps in Nigeria through multidisciplinary research and innovation.

Our vision is to become the leading hub of air quality data and source apportionment in Nigeria. Our mission is to generate actionable air quality data through collaboration, technology, and Science-based evidence.

Seven million people die every year due to air pollution. Monitoring air quality enables people worldwide to better protect themselves.

AirGradient is on a mission to bring accurate and affordable air quality monitoring to every corner of the planet, and is supported by a community of more than 30,000 engaged citizens who have already deployed an AirGradient monitor.

To maximise impact, we have completely open-sourced and shared our monitor design so that others can build upon it.

Visit https://www.airgradient.com/ for more information.

AirQo is an air quality research initiative based in the College of Computing and Information Sciences, Makerere University. The objective of the AirQo project is to contribute to the improvement of urban air quality by developing low-cost technologies as new approaches for air quality monitoring in African cities while applying artificial intelligence (AI) to derive insights and to engage decision makers and communities to inform mitigation actions.

AirQo has championed new Africa-led approaches to air quality management for African cities and resource-strained environments through:

1. Custom design, development and deployment of an extensive network of low-cost monitoring devices in African cities.
2. Data management, calibration, analysis, forecasting and modelling using Internet of Things and machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies.
3. Education, awareness, and policy engagements through partnerships with government agencies, city authorities and communities.

Dennis Osadebay University (DOU) aims to empower future generations through excellence in teaching, research, and innovation, with a strong focus on environmental management and sustainability. The university emphasises strengthening research capabilities, developing high-level manpower, and fostering community engagement through outreach and impact-driven environmental studies.

It prioritises modern infrastructure and technology to enhance teaching and research, particularly in environmental sciences, policy, and toxicology. The atmospheric and Environmental Sciences and related disciplines focus on research, including air quality and environmental health.

The Africa Clean Air Network’s goals to enhance air quality monitoring, regional capacity building, data sharing, and the development of clean air solutions closely align with DOU’s mission. Both prioritise research, capacity building, and community impact to address environmental challenges.

DOU’s emphasis on sustainability and community involvement complements the network’s collaborative approach across African cities to combat air pollution. This alignment lays a strong foundation for potential collaboration to advance air quality research and environmental health solutions in Nigeria and beyond, consistent with both DOU’s and the Africa Clean Air Network’s goals.

The Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development at the University of Lagos (UNILAG-CHSD) was established to provide learning and research support for evidence-based policy and practice for the housing and urban development sector in Africa. The Centre is the African Research Universities Alliance Centre of Excellence for Urbanization and Habitable cities.

Key activities include housing and urban development research, capacity building programmes, policy engagement and expert group meetings, urban regeneration and advocacy.

Under the dynamic leadership of its Director, Professor Timothy Nubi and Co-Director, Professor Taibat Lawanson, the Centre works to establish high visibility for Africa’s peculiar urbanisation issues and offer profound, workable solutions for ensuring that Africa’s urbanisation leads to generative, habitable cities rather than dysfunctional cities. As the clusters focus on specific research activities, they serve as platforms for partnering with universities and other members of the development community.

Clean Air Africa is a global health research partnership and unit funded by the UK’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) that researches household air pollution (HAP) and develops evidence-based policies to promote clean cooking energy in sub-Saharan Africa.

By collaborating with academic, clinical, and governmental institutions, the partnership aims to inform policy for the equitable adoption of clean cooking fuels to combat respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and climate change.

Key Aspects of Clean Air Africa
• Focus on Household Air Pollution: The initiative primarily addresses the health crisis of household air pollution caused by the burning of solid fuels like wood and kerosene, a major source of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
• Policy-Informed Research: Clean Air Africa conducts high-quality research to provide data and evidence that informs policies aimed at scaling up access to clean cooking energy across the continent.
• Partnership and Collaboration: It is a partnership of experts from academic, research, and clinical institutions in the UK and various African countries, including Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.
• Air Pollution Centre of Excellence: The unit manages an Air Pollution Centre of Excellence at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in Nairobi, which houses advanced laboratory equipment for monitoring air quality.
• Broader Impacts: The initiative also addresses the social impacts of energy poverty and works to strengthen community and clinical health systems for the prevention of household air pollution.

As the world’s largest philanthropically funded organisation dedicated to tackling air pollution, we drive ambitious change from the grassroots to governments. We accelerate the clean air movement by:

• Funding and partnering with organisations across the globe that promote data, build public demand for clean air and drive action. 
• Engaging and supporting decision makers to act on clean air, and bringing together funders, researchers, policy makers, businesses and campaigners to strengthen the air quality cause. 

We work with communities disproportionately affected by air pollution. We also work where the need and potential for impact is greatest, including the EU, Ghana, India, South Africa and the UK.

We also run global programmes to raise air pollution up the international climate and health agendas. Our global themes include data, health, campaigns and private sector action.

Clean Air Initiative Cameroon (CAIC) is dedicated to building a future where every Cameroonian breathes clean air and thrives in sustainable, vibrant communities. Launched in 2022, CAIC was born out of the urgent need to tackle one of the most pressing environmental threats of our time—air pollution.

Air pollution, according to the World Health Organization, is responsible for over eight million premature deaths annually and significantly harms both the environment and human health. In cities worldwide, transport is a leading contributor to this crisis. For Cameroon, addressing air pollution means addressing climate change and ensuring a better quality of life for all citizens.

We are a small group using citizen and team science to revolutionize air quality monitoring and meaningful data communication in Africa. Our work includes the use of country/ area specific evidence to generate actionable steps for clean air solutions.

Climate in Africa is transforming how the continent responds to climate change by closing Africa’s environmental data gap. Most regions in Africa lack reliable, localized climate data—making it difficult for governments, businesses, and researchers to act decisively. Existing datasets are often outdated, incomplete, or based on limited satellite estimates without ground verification. This gap hampers the development of effective climate policies, forecasting tools, and AI models.

To solve this, Climate in Africa deploys a network of low-cost, solar-powered air and weather stations—offering real-time, ground-level insights across the continent. Their devices measure everything from PM2.5 and NO₂ to soil moisture, rainfall, and wind direction. All data is fed into a powerful, cloud-based platform with intuitive analytics, smart alerts, and forecasting capabilities.

With Africa’s largest in-situ sensor network and an API combining 50 years of data, Climate in Africa enables AI-powered insights, supports carbon credit validation, and offers SaaS climate solutions tailored to the continent’s unique challenges. It’s not just a tech company—it’s building Africa’s definitive environmental data infrastructure to power resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth in the face of climate volatility.

Visit this website for more information:https://climateinafrica.com/

The County Government of Mombasa is on a mission to Build Resilient Adaptive City Environment (BRACE) by means of transformative adaptive initiatives that meet the needs of the current generation, while conserving the resources available for the future generation.

We are a subnational local authority that spearheads the development of policies, legislation and action plans on climate change resilience, energy and natural resources, among other sectors. We promote sustainable development through elaborate plans of infrastructure development, water supply and sanitation systems, as well as creating county natural resources infrastructure through management of county parks, forestry, artisanal mining and recreational facilities.

The city is exploring viable investment options to build climate resilience through mitigation and adaptation interventions, such as developing Greenhouse gas inventories, climate risk assessments, developing resilient infrastructure, as well as enhancing access to clean modern energy. We also aim at establishing strategic partnerships and collaboration with the national government, other county governments and development partners who play a pivotal role in initiating sustainable developments in urban centres.

Visit the official website for more information.

Taita Taveta County is located approximately 360 km southeast of Nairobi and 200 km northwest of Mombasa, and is a port and major gateway to the United Republic of Tanzania through Taveta town. The county, whose headquarters are situated in Mwatate sub-county, is one of the six counties in the Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani(JKP) regional economic bloc. The major towns in the County include Voi, Taveta, Mwatate and Wundanyi.

Management of air quality and air pollution is a devolved function, and the County is tasked with ensuring good air quality and controlling pollution within its jurisdiction.

The University of Lagos (www.unilag.edu.ng) was established over six decades ago (1962). The University of Lagos (Unilag) has been a beacon of qualitative and research-oriented education for thousands of knowledge seekers who come to its domain from Nigeria and abroad.

The University is a research-intensive one with a passion for knowledge creation. Unilag has over 65,000 Undergraduate and Postgraduate students across Faculties and Programmes. UNILAG’s vibrant community sprouts from a fountain of distinction, which produces top-tier graduates and academia whose impactful contributions continue to shape Nigeria’s growth and development.

Diamond Media is a journalism and media organisation committed to raising awareness and driving action on environmental and public health issues across Africa. With a strong focus on air quality, climate change, and sustainable development, Diamond Media leverages investigative reporting, multimedia storytelling, and community engagement to bridge the gap between science, policy, and public understanding.

The Eastern Africa GEOHealth Hub is a research and training centre dedicated to environmental and occupational health in Eastern Africa. The Hub started in its Cycle I funding with a focus on Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. In the current Cycle II, the primary focus is on Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda, along with expanded training partnerships in Rwanda, Ghana, and Cameroon.

Through collaborative partnership, the Hub is keen on strengthening the local capacity to conduct environmental and occupational health research.

Led by Prof Nicholas Oguge, assisted by Prof Stephen Anyango as the CO-I and Prof Augustine Afullo as the consultant and a team of dedicated field researchers, the GEOHealth Hub-UoN is focusing on household and outdoor air quality and health, as well as the Cognitive Performance Assessments Study. 

Link: https://geohealth-hub.org/about/

Our organisation has the mandate to research, develop and disseminate clean energy technologies. The Energy and Air Quality Research Group ( EAR-G) is dedicated to measuring and assessing the emission of pollutants from energy systems, monitoring air quality, and generating air quality data to help inform policy direction for improving air quality by adopting clean energy systems. Air quality data is also necessary for environmental impact assessment of energy systems. We monitor air quality data to understand the contributions of energy systems to poor health and climate change.

Currently, we have installed one air quality station at our institute. We intend to install a network of air quality stations (low-cost sensors) to monitor ambient air quality across urban areas in Southeast to understand how mobility impacts air quality in the region. This will bridge the air quality data gap in at least the Southeast and support policy direction for reducing air pollution in the region.

We are also interested in indoor air quality. We have monitored air quality in classrooms, kitchens, and hospitals in Nsukka, Nigeria. Our results are frightening, and we need to obtain more data for a more robust interpretation of the situation.

The Environmental Health Research Unit is a branch of the Viral Hepatitis and Health Communication Research Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Yaoundé I. The activities of this research unit include organising scientific days on environmental health within the Faculty, sponsoring the Faculty’s Eco Health club, supervising students on topics related to environmental health, and conducting research projects.

Two sessions of scientific days on environmental health were organised in 2023 and 2024. There are also activities aimed at preserving the environment, such as planting trees, participating in challenges on air pollution in schools, organising scientific forums and walks to raise awareness about air pollution.

The Evidence Use in Environmental Policymaking in Nigeria (EUEPiN) provides a platform for capacity building and engagement for evidence-informed decision making (EIDM) and its implementation. 

The EUEPiN since its inception in 2020 has achieved its objectives and set up institutionalised initiatives such as the EESKT-TCEBCEM Research Cluster at the University of Lagos, Knowledge Translation Units at the three environmental regulatory institutions (FMENV, LSMOEWR and FMSTI), Community of Practice (EIDM Champions), Secondment Programme (6 Awardees funded so far), Technical Working Groups (6 established so far), Capacity Building Workshops, Online Presence (X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Website), among other achievements.

The Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT), located in Lagos, Nigeria, is a federal institution committed to advancing education and research in environmental, oceanography, and marine sciences and technology. Within the department, our academic and research efforts focus, among others, on atmospheric physics, space weather, air quality, aerosol science, and land–atmosphere interactions, critical to addressing air pollution and climate challenges in heavily polluted cities like Lagos and the wider West Africa.

Our work aligns with the Africa Clean Air Network by actively connecting people and ideas through interdisciplinary collaborations and student-led research. We hope to contribute to growing data capacity by integrating low-cost sensors, GPS-based remote sensing, and AI-driven tools for monitoring particulate matter and atmospheric changes.

Through teaching, public outreach, and scientific communication, we are committed to raising awareness on clean air and environmental sustainability. Additionally, we support the use of data in informing policy through publications, student projects, and partnerships with local stakeholders.

Our goal is to foster a new generation of scientists and technicians equipped to co-create scalable, data-driven solutions for clean air in Africa.

For more information, visit this website.

Fort Portal City Council (FPCC) is a dynamic local government institution committed to sustainable urban development, environmental health, and inclusive public service delivery in western Uganda. As Uganda’s designated Tourism City, FPCC recognises that air quality directly affects public health, ecological resilience, and the city’s economic potential, particularly in tourism, agriculture, and education.

Our work aligns strongly with the Africa Clean Air Network’s mission to bridge science, policy, and community action. Through smart city initiatives, FPCC is rolling out geospatial data mapping, waste-to-energy pilot projects, vehicle emissions tracking, and stakeholder education on air pollution. In collaboration with institutions like Makerere AirQo, we are exploring low-cost sensor deployment and data visualisation tools to monitor and inform citywide clean air strategies.

FPCC’s participation in this network reflects our belief that inter-city cooperation and data-driven policymaking are key to achieving the SDGs and Uganda’s Vision 2040.

Gulu City owes its origin to the effects of the colonial era, the East African railway line, and the presence of missionaries. Gulu City was declared a township in 1906 and assumed the role of facilitating communication between settlers, as well as the exchange and transhipment of agricultural produce from the northern Uganda region. Gulu became a Town Council in 1974 under the Urban Authorities Act of 1964, which was subsequently repealed. It then became a Municipality in 1977, covering an area of 56 km². It was among the very first municipalities in this Country.

Gulu City was established through an Act of Parliament and became operational on 1 July 2020, covering an area of 256 km². The administrative organisation of Gulu City is based on the already well-established Local Council (LC) Government model.

The city is urbanising rapidly and is emerging as the economic hub for Northern Uganda, poised to become the regional centre for economic growth and socio-economic transformation in the sub-region. These prospects make Gulu City an attractive destination for investment, innovation, and thereby job creation.

The realisation of this potential, however, will largely depend on the city’s commitment to adopting pragmatic approaches and strategies for addressing its multifaceted development challenges, including deteriorating air quality. The successful formulation of the Development Plan is not only a good sign of things to come, but also a significant step in our quest to develop our city to address not only the basic needs of residents (i.e., clean water, electricity, solid waste disposal, drainage, basic infrastructure & housing, roads etc.), but also the aspirations of new Cities in the 21st Century.

The Health Effects Institute (HEI) is a nonprofit corporation chartered in 1980 that provides high-quality, impartial, and trusted relevant science on the health effects of air pollution. HEI’s Global Health program provides science to improve understanding of the health effects of air pollution, build local evidence, and strengthen scientific capacity and public awareness.

The program works in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where the public health impacts of air pollution are the most profound and the need for solutions the greatest. The program works both globally and in geographical areas of interest.

Learn more: https://www.stateofglobalair.org; https://www.healtheffects.org

Based at the University of Yaoundé I, the Health of Populations in Transition (HoPiT) Research Group studies the specificities of non-communicable diseases in African populations undergoing rapid urbanisation, where health, environment and societal transitions converge.

The HoPiT research group is a multi-disciplinary team that has been championing diabetes and non-communicable diseases research in Cameroon, as a model for sub-Saharan Africa. The group comprises cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Epidemiologists, Public Health Physicians, Biostatisticians, Medical Anthropologists, and Biomedical Scientists with a track record in research on diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.

HLC is exploring pathways to increase the presence of landscape architects within the humanitarian and development sector. Our multidisciplinary research network aims to exchange knowledge on nature-based solutions (NbS) to build resilience in the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Jinja City Council’s organisational work likely encompasses various initiatives that impact air quality. Here is the summary of areas in alignment with air quality goals.

• Waste management through effective waste collection and disposal to reduce emissions.
• Effective urban physical planning, i.e. energy efficient buildings, establishment of green belts and sustainable transportation.
• Environment conservation: protecting habitats and tree planting.
• Community engagement: Educating local communities about air quality, promoting health behaviour.
• Policies to decrease emissions from industrial sources and vehicles.
• Improving air quality monitoring through tracking pollution levels to inform decision-making.

Kaikai is an enabler for the digital transformation of key impact sectors in West and Francophone Africa. Based in Dakar in Sénégal, we provide technical and strategic consulting services to businesses, NGOs and government agencies. We believe in human-centred, sustainable projects and technology. Please visit www.kaikai.dev for more information.

In Senegal, we are currently installing 60+ low-cost connected air quality monitors from Air Gradient. We are combining the installation process with a capacity development program through a hackathon and sensitisation activities. We are willing to share our learnings and exchange with other organisations working in the area of air quality and the environment in general.

The KCCA is a body corporate mandated to run the capital city on behalf of the central government. It is in charge of service delivery in the system, including making the city vibrant, attractive and sustainable as per the mission and vision.

Through regulating development, managing transportation and traffic flow, road infrastructure, awareness raising and community engagements, policy formulation and enforcement for air quality in the city, we ensure that air pollution is controlled and air quality improves.

Kisumu City has taken proactive steps to align with the global effort in raising awareness about air quality by integrating education, evidence-informed advocacy, and community engagement through partnerships with local universities, NGOs, and international organisations. Kisumu promotes environmental education in schools and communities, empowering citizens—especially youths and women —with knowledge about the health impacts of air pollution. The city has also invested in data-driven approaches using low-cost air quality monitoring sensors to collect real-time data.

This evidence is shared publicly to inform policy and drive advocacy, ensuring that decisions are based on reliable scientific information. Community engagement plays a central role with forums, clean-up drives, tree planting, and awareness campaigns, encouraging residents to take ownership of their environment. Kisumu’s efforts in environmental health. By embedding air quality into public discourse and policy through education and engagement, Kisumu is setting a model for other mid-sized African cities to follow in addressing the urgent challenges of air pollution

LAMATA addresses Lagos’ air pollution by developing and deploying a network of 40 low-cost air quality monitoring units, strategically placed across key urban locations and public transportation corridors within LAMATA’s 632KM declared road network (DRN). The units focus on high-traffic areas identified by the Lagos State Transport Policy.

The initiative supports Lagos’ goal of becoming a zero-carbon city by 2050, as outlined in the Lagos Climate Action Plan, and aligns with the Lagos Resilience Strategy’s objectives to enhance urban resilience through improved environmental monitoring and sustainable transport systems.

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) was established on November 1, 1996, under the LASEPA Edict No. 9 of 1996 (now Environment Management Protection Law 2017 Part VI).

The main thrust of the Agency is to protect and improve the environment, assist public and private organisations, industries, businesses, and non-governmental organisations in achieving compliance, and provide environmentally friendly solutions to varied environmental challenges in the State.

The Agency is a parastatal of the State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MOE & WR) and carries out its statutory functions through various Departments/ Units of the Agency.

The functions of LASEPA impact the activities of industries, commercial services, public and private sectors, communities, and the environment at large.

“Aerosols and Pollution” research team within the LASMES is led by Professor YOBOUE Veronique. The research team aims to understand and model the dynamic, physical, and chemical processes of the atmosphere that impact population well-being, climate, human and ecosystem health, based on observation data.

To achieve this objective, the research team is organised around four main areas of expertise, namely:

• Area 1: Observation of air pollution phenomena, more specifically aerosols (atmospheric dust) PM1, PM2.5 and PM10; gaseous pollutants (O3, NO2, HNO3, NH3, SO2, VOCs ); rainwater chemistry (pH, conductivity, Cl–, NO3–, SO42-, HCO3–, CO32-, Na+, NH4+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, HCOO–, CH3COO–, C2H5CO–).
• Area 2: Development of emission inventories at local, regional and global scales; City-wide emission inventories; Development of Emission Factors.
• Area 3: Modelling chemical composition of the atmosphere and deposition of nitrogen and acid compounds; Air quality forecast.
• Area 4: Assessment of air pollution impacts and mitigation development of reference and mitigation scenarios for climate, ecosystems and human health.

In terms of human resources, this research team currently accounts for about twenty (20) researchers, including PhD students. Various specialists with expertise in skills and activities are structured into the above four main areas.

Makerere University Lung Institute (MLI) is a centre of excellence in lung health research, training and care in Uganda and the African region. Established in 2015, MLI aims to address the growing burden of lung diseases through high-quality lung health research that integrates disease prevention, clinical care and training in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our research products are key to informing policies and practices.

MLI also provides comprehensive lung health care services, including acute and long-term management of a wide variety of respiratory diseases such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Post-TB Lung Disease. The Institute runs specialised lung health clinics, conducts outreach services, and trains health workers to strengthen respiratory care at all levels of the health system for both adults and children.

MLI’s mission directly aligns with the Africa Clean Air Network’s mission of supporting clean air efforts across Africa through research, raising public awareness, and advocacy for cleaner, healthier environments.

The Ministry of Works and Transport, Uganda, is committed to improving air quality and sustainable transport through progressive regulations and policies. Uganda has a Non-Motorised Transport Policy to enhance the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. Mandatory motor vehicle inspections, including emissions testing, are being reinstated, and legislation has been enacted to regulate garage operations.

The government is also investing in mass transit infrastructure, including constructing the Standard Gauge Railway and rehabilitating the Meter Gauge Railway for cargo and passenger use. Along with other concerted efforts, continuous sensitisation campaigns, evidence-informed studies and community engagement, these efforts aim to reduce emissions, ease congestion, and promote inclusive, low-carbon urban mobility.

The National Public Transport Alliance (NAPTA) is a national nonprofit organisation dedicated to transforming Kenya’s public transport sector through research, advocacy, innovation, training, and investment. NAPTA envisions a transport system that is safe, efficient, equitable, and environmentally sustainable. Over the past year, NAPTA has actively engaged in the air quality space through the Breathe Cities Initiative, working with partners to champion behavioural change among transport operators and advocate for cleaner mobility solutions.

NAPTA’s approach combines community-level engagement with policy advocacy. Through targeted community workshops, NAPTA has reached over 100 public transport operators, facilitating discussions on the impacts of vehicular emissions and fostering commitments toward transitioning to cleaner transport options. These efforts support the broader objective of reducing air pollution and improving public health in urban areas.

At the policy level, NAPTA is a member of the Nairobi Air Quality Working Group, a multi-sectoral platform that brings together key actors in Nairobi’s air quality ecosystem. Through this forum, NAPTA contributes to shaping city-wide strategies and regulations aimed at reducing transport-related emissions.

NAPTA’s work directly aligns with network goals of promoting clean air, reducing emissions, and fostering collaborative action among stakeholders. By bridging grassroots mobilisation with high-level advocacy, NAPTA supports evidence-based interventions and policy reforms that advance sustainable mobility and cleaner urban environments.

Website: www.napta.or.ke

Togo Air Quality Project (PQAT) is an initiative of the Ministry of the Environment and Forestry Resources of Togo, through the National Agency for Environment Management, with the technical support of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC).

In its first phase, the project targets 11 cities (Lomé, Aného, Tsévié, Tabligbo, Notsé, Kpalimé, Atakpamé, Sokodé, Kara, Mango et Dapaong) in Togo over a period of 5 years (2023-2027). It is fully funded by the Government so far.

The main objective is to contribute to improving air quality in Togo, for environment and human health preservation, through, among other actions, permanent monitoring of air quality, information and education of stakeholders that to promoting preventive actions.

The NEA is an environmental regulatory body. The Agency is using Low Air Quality Sensors to measure key parameters like PM2.5 and PM10. The Agency is partnering with stakeholders in the implementation and analysis of the data generated, and to find solutions to the air quality problems. The project needs to be expanded through capacity building, which is limited at NEA.

The Agency has been raising public awareness the public in different forums of engagement, and educating them on the state of the air quality. With sufficient data, air policy and regulation can be developed; although, the Agency have incorporated parts of the air quality regulation into the newly drafted “Environmental Quality Standard Regulation 2025”.

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is Uganda’s principal agency, mandated to coordinate, monitor, regulate, and supervise all environmental activities to ensure sustainable development and protection of natural resources. As a key policy body, NEMA launched Uganda’s first National Air Quality Regulations in 2024 to strengthen compliance and set standards for cleaner air.

Through collaboration with AirQo, NEMA utilizes low-cost air quality monitors deployed nationwide to generate real-time data. The data obtained is utilized to inform the State of the Environment Reports, helps study air quality trends in various locations, guides inspections and monitoring, and is used in decision-making. NEMA aspires to improve evidence-based policy development through strengthening continuous monitoring capacity and public awareness.

By being part of the Africa Clean Air Network, NEMA seeks to share experiences, learn best practices, and contribute to regional knowledge exchange. This engagement will help Uganda tackle cross-border air pollution challenges, enhance its regulatory framework, and build partnerships that advance sustainable, healthy environments for all.

OpenAQ’s mission is to provide universal access to air quality data so that a global community of changemakers has unfettered access to the data they need to solve air inequality. We aggregate and harmonise disparate air quality data from sources around the world (including Africa), hosting the data on a first-of-its-kind free and open-source data platform.

Researchers, community advocates, journalists and many others use this data to analyse and communicate air quality and to develop and advocate for clean air and climate solutions. Our ultimate vision is a world where everyone breathes healthy air, enabled by universal access to data.

In addition, we:
1. Equip changemakers with tools and training to access, understand and use data on the OpenAQ platform. We have held several trainings for organisations in Africa.
2. Run an annual Clean Air Community Ambassador program for young professionals in LMICs. Individuals from Cameroon, Gambia, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tunisia and Uganda have participated.
3. Advocate for more monitoring and for transparent, publicly accessible air quality data (especially where people are most vulnerable). Our 2024 assessment of government-level monitoring found that the national governments of 54 African countries are not generating air quality data regularly, representing a combined population of 578 million.

The above work aligns with all four of the Africa Clean Air Network’s goals, particularly growing data capacity.

Permian Health Lung Institute in The Gambia is committed to advancing lung health through innovative clinical care, research, education, and advocacy, while actively addressing air pollution in local communities through our Clean Air Initiative.

Pristine Sustainable Ecosystems was established with a unique focus on nurturing young environmentalists to pursue their passion in contributing to a clean, healthy environment as a foundation of an inclusive quality of life for all.

We connect emerging environmental experts with opportunities for research, education, professional networking and service learning to create awareness on environmental, climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss challenges and related remedial measures. Our inter-phasing of research-policy and practice nexus enables our impact to span the needs of local communities, youth, governments and regional and international actions.

Visit https://pristine.africa for more information.

Project Save the Planet is an organisation based in Nigeria that provides educational information to the public about environmental issues and raises the level of environmental sustainability consciousness among the younger generation.

We proudly shine a spotlight on the incredible work undertaken by Project Save The Planet. Our unwavering commitment to environmental education and sustainability has yielded remarkable results, showcasing what can be achieved through dedication and ingenuity.

Project Save The Planet is on a mission to transform our environmental landscape by raising awareness, particularly among the younger generation, through the persuasive mediums of music, art, and creative sensitisation. Our innovative approach has led to numerous impactful initiatives, and today, we celebrate our accomplishments.

One of our standout achievements is the “PROJECT SAVE THE PLANET SCHOOL TOUR.” This campaign has taken us across major cities in Nigeria, where we have educated and inspired young minds on the importance of environmental conservation. Notably, our collaboration with the Lagos State Primary Education Board led to approval for visits to up to 15 primary schools in the state, commencing in November 2019. Through this tour, Project Save The Planet has effectively demonstrated that every individual and group can contribute to saving our world through simple, everyday actions. This campaign encompasses actions such as conserving energy, tree planting, water conservation, waste reduction, recycling advocacy, and promoting responsible vehicle and machinery use.

Other projects include;
– Lagos State Environmental Bees Club Anthem production.
– Save The Planet theme song production (2017)
– Lagos State Ministry of Environment sensitisation campaign partnership. ( 2019 till date)
– ‘Street in dispair’ movie ; (A film on environmental sustainability). In view.
– Project Save the Planet  & CMA-CGM Tree planting event (2023
– Various clean-up campaigns.
– Webinars on environmental sensitisation campaigns and many more

Qualibreeze is an organisation working for the improvement of air quality in communities in Africa. Our team consists of independent researchers who are involved in identifying the underlying challenges that cause air pollution in our communities and driving initiatives that help to reduce the pollution and improve air quality in communities.

We have recently launched the school air monitor project. This initiative is to promote and encourage children to understand the importance of clean air and to help drive the message to their respective homes. As the project involves installing air monitors in schools to also help individuals and policy makers understand the level of pollution and data to drive decision making. We have embarked on this project as we will be installing our first 3 monitors in various schools in Kasoa, Ghana, in approximately next month.

Also, we have the community awareness campaign, which will involve advocacy among stakeholders in the community. This drive will be carried out in conjunction with religious organisations where we intend to reach people to teach them about the importance of clean air to their health and the consequences of engaging in acts that cause pollution and how to manage their waste appropriately which we are also setting up a business model for plastic for cash initiatives to empower and encourage community to segregate their waste.

We have embarked on this project although it is in its early days, but we are hopeful as we are building both local and international collaboration and engaging relevant stakeholders to drive QualiBreeze’s vision for a clean air, a healthier environment and a sustainable future for all.

And we are happy to join the African Clean Air network as a partner, as we believe that collaboration is a key factor to building long-lasting impacts, and we look forward to becoming a key partner with the African Clean Air network.

The Demography Project is an independent youth-led non-profit organisation that leverages civic technology, citizen science, collective action and environmental journalism towards enhancing citizen capacity to engage and participate in advancing freshwater & atmospheric resource responsibility.

Our main initiative is called Infrastracker {/ɪnfrʌstrækɝ/}. It is a portmanteau for infrastructure & tracker; it is an open-source, open-data and public domain citizen science initiative that seeks to monitor the anthropological impact of public infrastructure projects on hyperlocal communities & ecosystems through seismic/geological, atmospheric/air quality and urban habitability assessments.

Through integrating low-cost internet of things (IoT) devices and practical grassroots environmental education, Infrastracker is plugging in prevailing data gaps in the African continent for effective mitigation & remedial rights-based measures in affected urban & rural communities.

The purpose of the Forum for International Cooperation on Air Pollution (FICAP) is to promote international collaboration towards preventing and reducing air pollution to improve air quality globally. 

For more information: Forum for International Cooperation on Air Pollution

• Provide training for executives in all fields
• award degrees
• develop scientific research
• promote the results of research work
• contribute to raising the scientific, technical and cultural level of the population
• contribute to the socio-economic development of Burkina Faso
• contribute to the promotion of skills in all sectors of activity in the country
• contribute to the pedagogical training of higher education teachers
• promote institutional and scientific cooperation in training and research

• Four (4) Training and Research Units (UFR);
• one (1) higher education institution;
• three (3) institutes;
• three (3) doctoral schools;
• two (2) university centres.

Beyond stating that the air is polluted, the ERQA research team at the University of Douala, with the support of the Clean Air Forum, has undertaken a study to determine the concentrations of the main pollutants PM10, PM2.5, and PM1 that AirQo-LCS detects.

The objective of this activity is to provide decision-makers, specifically the mayors of the city of Douala (5), with evidence that air quality is poor and that, together, we must consider possible solutions. Among other things, we are considering ongoing training for city hall staff, joint awareness campaigns, and the creation of a daily air quality newscast similar to the weather forecast.

Innovation Africa, University of Pretoria is an Africa-led global initiative with a mission to health-proof the future of cities. It was founded by Prof Oni and incubated within the Innovation Africa platform of the University of Pretoria (UP).

The affiliation with Innovation Africa @UP is an opportunity to set a precedent and template for locally embedded transdisciplinary work, and in particular, in this case, for the development of evidence-informed youth-led, pan-African advocacy on clean air and healthy cities.

Most recently, this has been demonstrated through the #Cityzens4CleanAir initiative, mobilising young people across 3 cities in Africa who, as citizen scientists, generate data stories to inform and augment urban design for clean air and healthy public spaces, for which Makerere University, AirQo and the University of Lagos are formal partners.