Qualit’Air – La Fondation Mohammed VI pour la Protection de l’Environnement

Air & Climate

Qualit’air

Since 2002, the Qualit'air Program has focused on improving air quality in Morocco and limiting its impact on health.

For cleaner air and a protected planet

Qualit’air has focused on air pollution in large cities since 2002. Its action aims to improve fuel quality to reduce fuel pollution by reducing Sulphur levels and to introduce vehicle controls to reduce exhaust emissions.

A national network of 31 air quality monitoring stations was developed and transferred to the National Meteorology Department.

Lastly, a large-scale eco-epidemiological study for Greater Casablanca was launched in 2009 and completed in 2015. The modelling of pollution health risks, based on data from the air quality monitoring network as well as on collected health data, is a precursor for a health monitoring system for Moroccan cities. It is set to trigger pollution alerts when required.

Air & Climate

Qualit’air

The Goals

Introduction
objectives
Implementation
Achievements

Qualit’air aims to:

Improve air quality

Set up a national health monitoring system for pollution

Set up a health monitoring system for air pollution in large cities

Establish a network of air quality monitoring stations

Reduce air pollution factors (fuels, vehicle condition)

Implementation

The Foundation has taken a concerted and shared approach with administrative authorities to implement a governance model for air quality and health protection.