Green Decision Labs and Research Pvt. Ltd.

The grant will support the installation of 40 low-cost monitors that will contribute significantly towards Nepal’s existing air quality network. By deploying low-cost sensors at key locations, the project seeks to track pollution levels and identify schools most impacted by poor air quality. In doing so they aim to have an improved understanding of how air pollution affects school children in Kathmandu Valley so that they can strongly advocate for cleaner air and amplify the voices of the community, ensuring they play a central role in shaping air quality policies and solutions.

Through this project, we aim to shine a light on how air pollution disproportionately affects vulnerable groups, especially children. By combining data-driven insights with real-world health assessments, we hope to amplify the voices of children and their families in policy dialogues. It’s vital that air quality management strategies prioritize and address the unique needs of these groups, ensuring guidelines are in place to protect their health and well-being.

Samip Sigdel, Chief Executive Officer, Green Decision Labs and Research Pvt Ltd.