The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies aims to build a global community of action, encouraging countries to collaborate in tackling air pollution to protect our ecosystems. This day provides a platform for cooperation at individual, national, regional, and international levels to work together and Invest in #CleanAirNow. The United Nations General Assembly designated 7 September as Inte...

The Punjab State of the Environment (SOE) Report, 2023 is the second report in the series, with the first one reporting upon the state of the environment for the year 2022. Current report provides an insight on the prevailing environmental conditions, in respect of air, water, soil, climate change, wastewater and solid waste management in Punjab, with updated datasets from primary and secondary so...

The "Plan Estratégico para la Gestión Integral de la Calidad del Aire de Bogotá 2030" is a strategic planning tool designed to improve air quality in Bogotá by 2030, focusing on reducing particulate matter and integrating principles such as governance, regional vision, climate change adaptation, and green growth​. It builds on the previous Decennial Air Decontamination Plan (2011-2020), emphasizin...

The report Air Pollution in Asia and the Pacific: Science-based Solutions is the first-ever comprehensive scientific assessment of air pollution outlook in the region. It outlines 25 clean air measures that could achieve safe air quality levels for 1 billion people by 2030 – with numerous benefits for public health, economic development and the climate....

The report Air Pollution in Asia and the Pacific: Science-based Solutions is the first-ever comprehensive scientific assessment of air pollution outlook in the region. It outlines 25 clean air measures that could achieve safe air quality levels for 1 billion people by 2030 – with numerous benefits for public health, economic development and the climate....

The World Health Organization, in partnership with the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), developed a Household Energy Policy Repository (“the Repository”) to serve as an online clearinghouse for national, regional and local policies, regulations and legislation affecting household energy use. The Repository summarizes policies targeting cooking, heating, and lighting using clean fuels and tec...

The report is an outcome of the last component of the UHI model process, policy tracking and monitoring outcomes. The report proposes a framework for tracking urban health policies, with a special focus on the impacts of air quality and energy access on human health and well-being in African countries, giving some examples from the pilot project in Accra. The report also provides resources to surv...

The report, "Seeking Synergy Solutions: Integrating Climate and SDG Knowledge and Data for Action," highlights the necessity of bridging the gap between climate action and sustainable development goals (SDGs). It emphasizes the importance of integrated policies to enhance resource efficiency and policy coherence, stressing the need for accessible and relevant data to support synergistic decision-m...

The report emphasizes the importance of addressing short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) to simultaneously combat climate change and improve air quality. It highlights integrated policy approaches that target both greenhouse gases and SLCPs, like methane and black carbon, for synergistic benefits. The document also provides guidance on leveraging air quality management frameworks to implement eff...

The "Toolkit for MSMEs to Control Air Pollution" provides a comprehensive guide for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to identify and mitigate air pollution sources within their operations. It outlines technological solutions, nature-based strategies, and the importance of partnerships with local communities to enhance air quality. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for awareness crea...