Mejoramiento del monitoreo de la calidad del aire y la respuesta institucional ante eventos de contaminación atmosférica, bajo el marco del plan de gestión ambiental de Corponor en Norte de Santander, a través del marco lógico.

Abstract

The problem in the city of Cúcuta and its metropolitan area is the increasing air pollution caused by industrial activity, vehicular emissions, and biomass burning, which significantly affect public health and environmental quality. The objective of this study was to enhance the air quality monitoring system and institutional response capabilities under the framework of CORPONOR’s environmental management plan, using the Logical Framework Approach. The method included the identification and prioritization of critical geographical areas, the technical and financial evaluation of sustainable monitoring technologies, and the development of an institutional protocol for response to high pollution events. The results highlighted the prioritization of industrial zones, traffic corridors, and densely populated areas for station deployment. In addition, the selected technologies enable real-time data acquisition and integration with existing systems. The institutional protocol proposed outlines the stages of response, inter-agency coordination, risk communication, and post-event evaluation. The discussion underscores the need to strengthen infrastructure, improve data quality, and foster intersectoral collaboration to manage pollution effectively. The proposed strategy contributes to improving the technical and operational capacities of CORPONOR and aligns with Colombia’s national air quality management objectives.