Air pollution is both a public health issue and a matter of social justice: more vulnerable neighborhoods and Black communities face greater exposure and more severe impacts. This project transforms technical data into concrete action by bringing together science, communication and community mobilization to make air quality a political priority across these territories.

The objective of this project is to strengthen participatory governance of the air quality agenda in Santa Cruz, Madureira, and Downtown Rio through the training of community communicators, strategic advocacy, and interinstitutional coordination. The initiative seeks to empower communicators, establish a permanent territorial network, and promote organized institutional engagement to connect data, civil society, and public authorities.