- The name of the institution is the Laboratoire de physique et chimie de l’environnement (LPCE) based in Burkina Faso. We are an academic institution working in the field of environmental sciences.
- We train Master’s and PhD students in all fields related to the environment, energy and ecomaterials in Burkina faso. We work to raise awareness of the damaging effects of atmospheric pollution on human health. We work on waste management and recovery.
- This project aims to enhance air quality in Burkina Faso’s largest cities, Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso, by collecting new data on fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and developing strategies to reduce pollution. As urban areas in Burkina Faso expand rapidly, more residents are exposed to the harmful effects of air pollution, including diseases like lung cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and respiratory disorders. The current lack of modern equipment and adequate funding hampers effective air quality monitoring. To address this, the project will deploy advanced PM2.5 sensors across municipal councils in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso for a year-long data collection period. These sensors will track PM2.5 levels, allowing for analysis of temporal variations and risk assessments. The data will help identify pollution sources and guide the creation of strategies to improve air quality. Key steps include planning meetings with local stakeholders, sensor installation, data analysis, and publicly sharing results. The project aims to promote cleaner practices among residents, such as reducing open waste burning and maintaining vehicles regularly, and to recommend policy changes like improved waste management, better road conditions, and stricter vehicle emission standards. Additionally, it will help policymakers plan and organize major national-scale events, such as Christmas and New Year celebrations, Youth Day (February 11th), Labour Day (May 1st), National Unity Day (May 20th), and the school year start (September). By influencing both individual behaviours and public policies, the project aims to create healthier, more sustainable urban environments in Burkina Faso.
- We need 30 Purple Air Flex air monitors.
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