Since late 2022, PAHO and UNEP, alongside the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), have been working on a regional strategy to increase the capacity for health impact assessments attributable to air pollution in the region. This effort has led to the decision to establish a permanent Regional Group of Experts on AirQ+ for LAC.

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CAI was selected to develop the roadmap for the expert group, which includes objectives, goals and lines of work. The final document will consist of four sections: background, impact assessment in the region, the roadmap itself, and group members. Previously, during 2023, the CAI participated in the organization of the “AirQ+ Train the Trainers Program”, which included virtual and in-person sessions that were attended by more than 140 Professionals throughout Latin America and the Caribbean

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The objective of the Expert Group, formulated with the support of CAI, is to expand and strengthen regional capacities on a sustained basis for the periodic assessment of health impacts of air pollution in LAC cities and countries, using the AirQ+ tool. Health effect estimates will support policy development, regulatory updates and are a key input for risk communication in a sustainable manner over time.