Air pollutants affect human health, (agro-)ecosystems and the climate, thereby hindering the achievement of SDG 3, 7, 11 & 13. People with lower socio-economic status are affected most (through personal exposure and increased food prices), partly due to their limited awareness of the issue. One Health approaches to better air quality for improved human and (agro-)ecosystem health need to account for local knowledge, cultural practices and priorities. 

A pilot study with various local stakeholders carried out in Nairobi trialed a new co-created transdisciplinary approach to air pollution awareness using interviews, storytelling, participatory mapping, theatre, playful activities and music. This transferable solution can lead to an improved understanding of the issue across affected communities, thereby empowering them to demand from policymakers the development and implementation of effective, inclusive air pollution abatement policies.