Monitoring Air Pollution Effects under the Convention

This self-paced e-course aims to explain the importance of monitoring air pollution effects, the methods used and the use of air pollution effects information in clean air policy development.

The course features four distinct modules that aim to equip learners with the knowledge and resource materials to understand the purpose of monitoring air pollution effects, and to follow and contribute to the work on air pollution effects under the Convention.

The course will take around 1.5 hours to complete and is divided into four modules:

Module 1: Major effects of air pollution
Module 2: Effects-related work under the Convention
Module 3: Methodologies to monitor effects
Module 4: Use in policy-making

Each module uses a mix of learning tools and features and engaging content with clear storylines, complemented by interactive features, quizzes, and links to additional resources. It is recommended that the modules be completed in sequence as they build on each other in a logical
manner. In order to prepare for the end-of-course assessment, it is also recommended that learners complete all modules.

At the end of the course, learners can take an assessment to receive a certificate of successful completion. Once the certification criteria have been met (passing score 70%) and after filling in a course evaluation form, participants will be able to download their certificate from the course’s webpage.

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Target Audience

The course is primarily designed to build capacities of employees of Ministries and technical institutes dealing with the Convention and its protocols. Taking this course should enable learners to contribute to air pollution effects-related work at national level and under the Convention as a key step in clean air policy design. Furthermore, it is meant to train academics, NGOs and anyone interested in work on air pollution effects, also beyond the Convention.