Join the WHO Air Quality, Energy and Health Unit for the webinar “Launch of AirQ+ Spanish version: tool to evaluate the health impacts of air pollution” to be held on 15 February 2024 at 16:00-17:00 h (CET).
Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental risks to health, being associated with various cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and cancer. The morbidity and mortality linked to these diseases could be reduced by decreasing air pollution levels worldwide. However, in 2019, 99% of the world’s population lived in places where the WHO Air Quality Guidelines were not met.
Addressing this challenge effectively, in conjunction with responding to climate change and the active participation of healthcare professionals, represents a crucial opportunity to drive significant improvements in public health and advance the Sustainable Development Agenda.
For this purpose, it is essential to assess the health impacts of air pollution to generate evidence that facilitates decision-making, policy development, and the implementation of interventions for health protection and emission reduction. The World Health Organization developed AirQ+ as a software designed to conduct such assessments, providing a comprehensive approach in the fight against air pollution and its adverse effects on public health. This tool is now also available in Spanish.
Objective of the webinar:
- Introduce the new Spanish version of AirQ+, a valuable, publicly accessible, and rigorous tool for assessing the health impacts of air pollution.
This webinar session will be recorded.
*The webinar will be held in Spanish.*
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Agenda
Chair
Cristina Vert, Technical consultant, Air Quality, Energy and Health Unit, WHO
Opening remarks
Maria Neira, Director Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health, WHO
What does the Spanish version of AirQ+ include?
Karla Cervantes-Martínez, Technical consultant, Air Quality, Energy and Health Unit, WHO
Overview of health impact assessment and access for downloading the tool and translated manuals.
Detailed tour of AirQ+ in Spanish
Pierpaolo Mudu, Technical Officer, Air Quality, Energy and Health Unit, WHO
Tour through the tool to understand its components and general functioning.
Relevance of the Spanish-translated version of AirQ+ for Latin America and the Caribbean
Juan José Castillo, Regional Advisor, Air Quality and Health, PAHO
Stephanie Montero, Clean Air Institute
Overview of the strengthening of regional capacities for the use of the Spanish version of AirQ+ in air quality management processes, and experiences of the Regional Expert Group.
More than a decade of experiences using AirQ+ in Mexico
Horacio Riojas-Rodríguez, Director de Salud Ambietal, INPS-México
Questions & answers (Q&A) and closing remarks
Cristina Vert, Technical consultant, Air Quality, Energy and Health Unit, WHO
Confirmed Speakers
Maria Neira, Director Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health, WHO |
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Karla Cervantes-Martinez, Technical consultant, WHO |
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Pierpaolo Mudu, Technical officer, WHO |
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Juan José Castillo, Regional Air Quality Advisor, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) |
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Stephanie Montero, Clean Air Institute |
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Horacio Riojas-Rodríguez, Director de Salud Ambietal, INPS-México |
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Cristina Vert, Technical consultant, WHO |
*The webinar will be held in Spanish.*
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
About the webinar series
This event is part of the WHO Webinar Series – Clean air and energy for health: from evidence to solutions.
The series gives a 360° view on current state of science, tools, interventions and the implementation of policies and programmes for clean air and better health. This series will also showcase solutions that can help prevent or mitigate air pollution health, economic and environmental costs. Bringing together experts, leaders, policymakers, civil society champions, innovators from a multi-sectorial perspective, it will also serve as a platform for fostering dialogue, sharing knowledge, and ultimately shaping a healthier, more sustainable future for all.
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