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Generating Primary Data on Open Waste Burning in Indian Cities: Need, Characteristics and Drivers
The first webinar in WRI India's #KnowYourAir Air Quality Learning Series explores why ground-level data on open waste burning is essential for understanding the problem and designing effective, locally relevant solutions.
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Open waste burning contributes to air pollution and environmental and public health concerns, yet its extent across Indian cities remains unclear due to a lack of comprehensive ground-level data. This webinar examines the need for primary data on open waste burning, what data can reveal about its characteristics, patterns and spatial distribution, and the key drivers behind the practice. The session will explore how systematic data collection can help cities understand the problem and develop more effective responses.