Air Quality Management

The Toolkit

The value of this Handbook is greatly enhanced by its being directly linked to a supporting volume, the Toolkit. The Toolkit is a simplified and user-friendly compilation of technical information and analytical 'tools' designed specifically for application to Air Quality Management. Throughout the Handbook, the connection between management activities and the tools is emphasized. At relevant points in the text, reference is made to the particular tool providing a better understanding of the activities that are being undertaken and a key to the appropriate analytical procedures. In this way, the tools assist and inform decision-making.

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The Toolkit elaborates particular points in the AQM process and shows how the supporting analysis can be done. For example:

To assist in preparation of an Air Quality Profile, a step-by-step explanation and example are given in the Toolkit
To assist in the prioritization and clarification of issues, there are tools that provide information on types, sources, and consequences of air pollution (including relevant international standards) along with the benefits of addressing different pollutants and/or sources
To assist in strategy formulation, various options for managing different types of air pollution from different sources are described with advantages, disadvantages and examples. There are also decision support tools such as spreadsheet models, discussions and cost-effectiveness analyses of strategies to help identify least-cost but maximum-benefits considerations.
To assist in understanding, there are tools explaining the technical terms and concepts used in air quality management and indicating sources of additional relevant information.