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Air quality communications toolkit

Description

The C40 Communication Toolkit for Air Quality is a product of the best practices shared and lessons learned by these cities and is designed to help cities develop clear messaging, harness the power of visuals, and leverage digital communication channels to inspire collective action to improve air quality.

Questions this resource can help answer

How do we craft public health messages that are accessible to our intended audience?

How do I use this resource?

Helps cities achieve effective communication by thinking strategically about air quality goals and develop communications plans that help the cities’ staff and partners to achieve these goals.

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Air quality communications toolkit

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Questions this resource can help answer

How do I use this resource?

Pro tips

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