Successful installation of Air quality monitors at Bulange, a significant achievement for the health and sustainability of the Kingdom of Buganda.
- Owomugisha Julian
- 5 days ago
- 1 min read
At Public Square we are thrilled to celebrate the successful installation of the air quality monitor at Bulange, a significant achievement for the health and sustainability of the Kingdom of Buganda. We are honored to collaborate with Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC), the University of Wisconsin, New York University Abudhabi and Buganda Kingdom on this groundbreaking initiative.
This milestone is central to the #EmpewoBweBulamu project, embodying the crucial principle: "We can't fix what we can't measure". By supporting the deployment of this monitor, we are helping to ensure that communities have real-time, accurate data on pollutants like particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone.
The data generated by this sensor is essential for:
1. Informed Policy: Helping policymakers develop targeted, effective air quality regulations.
2. Public Empowerment: Translating complex scientific information into actionable insights for citizens, especially those managing conditions like asthma and heart disease.
3. Sustainable Growth: Contributing to the long-term goal of cleaner cities and healthier, more resilient populations.
We look forward to continuing this vital partnership to drive data-driven environmental action in Uganda. Mwebale nnyo and thank you very much to the entire team for their dedication!
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