Air Quality Awareness Event at Aglantzia Elderly Home, hosted by CARE-C of the Cyprus Institute and Nicosia Municipality

On 19 March 2025, an awareness event on air quality was held for the residents of Aglantzia Elderly Home, within the context of the Edu4Climate European program. The program is coordinated by the Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) of the Cyprus Institute, in collaboration with the Municipality of Nicosia and other European partners.

Representing the Mayor of Nicosia, the Deputy Mayor of Aglantzia, Andreas Constantinou, addressed the residents, emphasising the importance of this initiative. On behalf of the Cyprus Institute, CARE-C Associate Research Scientist, Dr. Michalis Pikridas gave a presentation on key sources of air pollution in Cyprus and its impact on human health.

As part of the Edu4Climate program, sensors measuring air quality have been installed at four locations in Aglantzia, including the Aglantzia Elderly Home. These sensors measure fine and coarse particulate matter—key indicators of air quality—which are linked to the effects of air pollution on human health.

This event marks the beginning of a series of activities organised by CARE-C of the Cyprus Institute in collaboration with the Municipality of Nicosia, aimed at raising awareness and educating citizens about air pollution and climate change.