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Integrating Action on Air Quality & Climate Change
Description
United Kingdom guidance report from 2024, provides specific potential measures that can reduce air pollution and GHG. Focus is on integrating air quality and climate goals. Measures include transportation, built environment, and multi-sector. Includes case studies. Aimed at local agencies and elected officials working on climate and air quality issues.
Questions this resource can help answer
- What measures can be used to reduce emissions of air pollutants and GHG from transportation, including through behavioral changes and direct emissions control strategies?
- What measures can be used to reduce emissions from the built environment, including building construction, development, public events, heating, cooking, and cooling?
- What are the air quality and climate impacts from these measures?
- How can these measures be supported by local authorities?
How do I use this resource?
The guidance report is divided into 4 chapters. Chapter 1 provides an introduction. Chapter 2 provides background context on air quality and climate challenges. Chapter 3 provides guidance for developing an integrated approach to climate and air quality goals. Chapter 4 provides specific measures that local agencies can employ to address air pollution and GHG emissions from transportation, and the built environment. Chapter 4 includes subjective measures of impact on air pollution emissions, air pollution hot spots, and GHG emissions.
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