AiroTEC Center, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University participated in a workshop with the United Nations (UNESCAP), Chiang Mai Municipality, and networks to jointly manage PM 2.5 dust problems.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chatri Manikosol, President of Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, welcomed representatives from the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific United Nations Organization (UNESCAP) to host a workshop on the location of the seminar called “Workshop on Air Quality Sensors” under the Urban Air Pollution Project at the meeting room Eurngsaisangsang, 3rd floor, Digital Bureau building, for education Chiang Mai Rajabhat University on January 19, 2023. Participants from various agencies, such as Chiang Mai Municipality, Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality Center for Information Science, and Urban Development Rajamangala University of Technology Isan and AiroTEC Operations Center, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University.

This workshop, “Workshop on Air Quality Sensors,” presented the operating guidelines and shared experiences in the Air Visual Pro dust sensor installation project in Chiang Mai municipality, amounting to 40 units. The overview of the project has been discussed, and presented the problem. Obstacles and solutions to the issues that arise include expanding the installation of air purifiers supported by UNESCAP in Chiang Mai Municipality and Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality. In addition, it is also an introduction and presentation to agencies to learn lessons together and to plan and install dust sensors in Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality in the future. The main theme of today’s dialogue is to build cooperation and enhance action to raise awareness of the impact of PM2.5 on health, which is a risk factor for respiratory disease, Asthma, and lung cancer, and shortening human life expectancy, which requires the integration of cooperation from all parties to achieve sustainable public health benefits.