The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (UNIATF), and researchers from the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) International, has introduced a cutting-edge methodology to develop investment cases for tackling household and ambient air pollution. With air pollution responsible for millions of premature deaths and significant economic losses worldwide, this framework provides a structured approach for policymakers, economists, and researchers to assess the financial and health impacts of pollution mitigation. By translating the burden of air pollution into economic terms, the methodology helps governments prioritize interventions that offer the highest return on investment while improving public health outcomes.
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