Breathe Cities Resources

Report On The Best Practices For Regulating Air Quality Globally

This document is a report by the ECAS Institute on best practices for regulating air quality globally, specifically tailored to the context of Nairobi, Kenya.

Air Quality Data And Accessibility Needs Assessment Report July 2025

This report outlines the development of Nairobi’s City-Owned Air Quality Data Management System (AQDMS) and Public Access Portal for improved data management and accessibility.

Low-Cost Air Quality Sensor Network Iinstallation Report

This document describes a phased deployment approach it also details the post-deployment outcomes of the Low-Cost Air Quality (LCS) sensor installation project across Nairobi County.

Air Quality Regulations Manual (2024)

A Training Manual for CSOs in informal settlements, matatu industry representatives, and youth organisations.

Advocacy Toolkit: Empowering Communities For Clean Air

This Advocacy Toolkit has been developed to empower community members across Nairobi to take decisive action against air pollution.

Social Media Campaign Report March-June 2025

This report presents the analytics of the social media campaign aimed at sharing information, updates, and interactive content on air quality regulations.

Media Campaign Report April-June2025

Quarterly communication campaign report that details the implementation and outcomes of the radio, social media and SMS campaigns.
Breathe Cities Workshop 2 in Johannesburg, South Africa. 13 – 15 May 2025

Breathe Cities Workshop 2 in Johannesburg, South Africa. 13 – 15 May 2025

Delegates from Nairobi City participated in the second Breathe Cities Workshop held from 13 to 15 May 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The workshop brought together 21 representatives from cities…
Breathe Cities Workshop 1 in Paris, France. 3 – 5 December 2024.

Breathe Cities Workshop 1 in Paris, France. 3 – 5 December 2024.

Delegates from Nairobi City participated in the inaugural Breathe Cities Workshop held in Paris from 3 to 5 December 2024, joining 32 representatives from cities including Accra, Bangkok, Bogotá, Brussels,…
Procurement Guidelines for Acquisition of Low-cost Air Quality Monitors

Procurement Guidelines for Acquisition of Low-cost Air Quality Monitors

Procurement Guidelines for Acquisition of Low-Cost Air Quality Monitors

Nairobi City Air Quality Action Plan 2019-2023 Stock Take Report

The plan highlights why air quality is a subject of concern, priority actions for management of air quality, resources needed to implement the plan and opportunities for synergy.  
Network Deployment Plan

Network Deployment Plan

This report outlines the development of Nairobi’s Air Quality Data Management System (AQDMS) and Public Access Portal.
Nairobi Air Quality Monitoring Needs Assessment

Nairobi Air Quality Monitoring Needs Assessment

Nairobi City County epitomises the challenges of a rapidly urbanising metropolis and its adverse effects on the environment and, by extension, the well-being of its residents.
Best Practices in Air Quality Action Planning

Best Practices in Air Quality Action Planning

Environmental Compliance Institute undertook the “best practices” air quality action report with financial support from the Clean Air Fund through the Breath Cities Initiative.

Social Media Resource

Use the posters and infographics to advocate for a cleaner Nairobi. Campaign hashtags #BreatheNairobi and #CleanAir4Nairobi

Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

Awareness campaigns promoting clean air in Nairobi

Messaging Framework

Key messages tailored for different stakeholders

Advocacy Toolkit

Practical tools for driving policy and behavioural change

Communication Strategy

Guiding narrative for advocacy and public engagement