Breathe2Change eXpand (B2CX)

The award will support establishing a real-time PM2.5 network in Argentina that provides access to fully open data across multiple provinces where there is currently none. The awardees will deploy portable sensor modules across the ten most highly polluted of Argentina’s 23 provinces. The openly available data will empower regulators to make informed decisions. The dissemination of findings from the openly available data will be facilitated through their partnerships with various embassies in Argentina (France, Germany, and Italy), international NGOs (United Nations, Pan American Health Organization, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation), and local governmental and private sectors.

EPIC’s recognition of Breathe2Change mission is truly inspiring! It highlights the importance of clean air as a global endeavour without boundaries. This award energizes us to ramp up our efforts, fostering unity to ensure clean, breathable air for all.

Rodrigo Gastón Gibilisco, Founder, Breathe2Change

Achievements: 

• Developed a dashboard to share the data openly
• Published their findings on ‘Breathe2Change Initiative’

What’s next? 

• Installation of 10 low-cost air quality monitors (an addition to their existing network)
• Host ‘Argentina Respira’ – a national event in Catamarca to shape policy-level discussions. There will be representation from international stakeholders as well as delegates from at least 10 provinces across Argentina.