Resolution CONAMA No. 513 restructuring the National Air Quality Control Programme.

This Resolution CONAMA restructures the National Air Quality Control Program (PRONAR) with the primary objective of improving air quality throughout Brazil and ensuring compliance with national air quality standards. It establishes a comprehensive and integrated framework for the prevention, monitoring, and control of atmospheric pollution by promoting the progressive reduction of pollutant emissions and concentrations, preventing degradation in areas with good air quality, and supporting the recovery of degraded areas. Central to its purpose is the protection of public health, environmental quality, and well‑being for present and future generations, in alignment with national policies on climate change and public health. The Resolution also aims to strengthen governance, coordination, and transparency in air quality management by integrating federal, state, district, and municipal actions through shared planning instruments, standardized monitoring systems, and publicly accessible data. It promotes innovation, research, and technological development, supports urban and territorial planning decisions, and establishes tools such as emission inventories, air quality management plans, and national reporting mechanisms.