Most Latin American cities have air pollution levels well above WHO guidelines, affecting dwellers’ wellbeing and life expectancy, especially for those in lower-income groups. In many cases, the main source of air pollutants is the transport sector. This problem is being exacerbated by steep population growth, especially in mid-sized cities which, compared to larger centres, often lack the technical resources to effectively plan and evaluate mitigation measures aimed at reducing air pollution emissions from transport.
The work will build upon the methodology and tools (especially LEAP) we recently applied to model and evaluate pollution mitigation measures to improve air quality in Bogotá, Colombia. The model’s framework is highly adaptable, ensuring its applicability not only across Latin America but also to cities in other world regions, regardless of their size or specific growth challenges.
This time, we focus on mid-sized Latin American cities where such inputs can drastically improve transport and broader urban planning.
This work aims to:
Perspective / SEI experts detail how Latin American cooperation with the EU can boost its efforts to cut methane emissions, which cause powerful and rapid global heating.
Feature / A FOCI webinar showcased how tackling SLCPs like methane and black carbon can rapidly improve air quality and curb global warming.
Project / This tool will help countries in Latin America and the Caribbean ensure that their transitions towards sustainable agriculture, forestry, and land use.
