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Instituto Ar

Instituto Ar is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting human health, with a focus on tackling climate change and air pollution. Since 2008, the institution has been transforming scientific knowledge into action, influencing public policy and engaging society in the quest for a balanced climate and cleaner, healthier air.

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Emissions control could prevent 155,000 hospitalizations

In Brazil alone, controlling pollution from buses and trucks could prevent 155,000 hospitalizations by 2050, if the program is properly implemented.
Source: Instituto Ar

Paris Agreement targets could save 1 million lives per year

Meeting climate targets could save 1 million lives annually worldwide by 2050.
Source: UN

50% of childhood pneumonia caused by air pollution

Half of all cases of childhood pneumonia worldwide are linked to air pollution, which particularly affects children who are still developing.
Source: PAHO

Air pollution causes 8 million deaths per year

Pollution kills 15 times more people than wars and violence, totaling 8 million deaths annually, with 600,000 children among the victims.
Source: WHO

Projects

Respira Amazônia (Respira Amazônia Coalition)

We bring together public managers, researchers, and civil society to monitor and improve air quality in the Amazon. The project promotes data collection, the use of accessible technologies, and collaborative actions that protect people’s health and preserve forests, connecting science and public policy.

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Médicos pelo Clima (Doctors for Climate)

The first Brazilian initiative that mobilizes doctors to combat climate change and air pollution, transforming technical knowledge into action to protect lives and place health at the center of climate decisions.

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Direito ao Ar Limpo (Right to Clean Air)

We defend clean air as a fundamental right, promoting environmental governance, climate justice, and public policies that prioritize the health and future of all generations.

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Impact

Our work brings public health to the center of the Brazilian climate agenda by reinforcing actions to reduce atmospheric emissions. See some of our accomplishments:

Aligning air quality standards with WHO guidelines

The Clean Bus Law in São Paulo will ensure emission-free fleet in 20 years

Earning the first National Air Quality Policy

Ensuring cleaner vehicles in Brazil