UNICEF, Sabah EPD to Implement Air Quality Monitoring Programme in Schools

KOTA KINABALU, 21 Feb 2022 (BERNAMA) – United Nations Children Fund (Unicef) and Sabah Environment Protection Department (EPD) today launched a joint project on air quality monitoring for schools in the state. Sabah EPD director, Vitalis J. Moduying, said the Air Quality Monitoring in Schools (AQUAMS) programme will monitor air quality in schools with aims to establish a citizen science air quality monitoring initiative for the schools statewide. He said AQUAMS will be implemented over a 12-month period which will involve capacity building, engagement with schools and communities, and the production of a guidance handbook.