Trilateral Research Ltd. and University of Zambia

The award will support the installation of a network of 20 low-cost air quality monitors in Lusaka, Zambia, transforming air quality management by addressing the critical need for reliable pollution data. Strategically placed in schools, hospitals, residential areas, and traffic hotspots, these monitors will provide real-time air quality monitoring data over 12 months. The collected data will be openly accessible to policymakers, researchers, and the community, equipping stakeholders with the information necessary to drive informed action.

We are thrilled about this project and its potential to make a significant impact! Our goal is to generate real-time, population-level data on air quality in Lusaka, providing insights into exposure patterns and pollution hotspots. This data will be accessible to guide local decision-making and support targeted actions to address air quality challenges. By raising awareness among the public and policymakers, we aim to emphasize the importance of air quality management for health. We also seek to foster discussions, build the capacity of environmental and health agencies to monitor and interpret data, and drive interventions to improve Lusaka’s air quality.

Dr. Halwindi Hikabasa, Project Lead (Zambia), University of Zambia and Srivatsan Rajagopalan, Project Lead (England), Trilateral Research