Clean Air Fund
@cleanairfund
Philanthropic organisation bringing together governments, funders, businesses and campaigners for a world where everyone breathes clean air 🌍 #CleanAirNow
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"#Airpollution causes €600 billion in losses each year in the 🇪🇺 – equal to 4% of annual GDP. Implementing clean air measures boosts economic growth by €50 billion to €60 billion every year" Read more from Clean Air Fund bit.ly/4ePuDTj
NEW: Our 2024 #AQLIReport finds #AirPollution is reducing the avg person’s life expectancy by 1.9 yrs—or a combined 14.9B life-yrs lost worldwide—relative to the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline. Most countries fail to set or meet their own standards for clean air. bit.ly/4dAPusE 🧵1/11
In 2022, 161 countries adopted a resolution recognising the right to a clean, healthy environment. Whether they face votes in 2024 or years to come, governments must act on #AirPollution. Jane Burston + Venetia Bell urge leaders to stick to this promise: bit.ly/4dUbFda
Today marks a year since London's ULEZ expansion, which has so far reduced pollution by 53% in central London and more than 20% in the rest of London. We’ve loved collaborating with Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and supporting initiatives like the Breathe Cities programme. 🌍#ItsInTheAir
Join the launch of “AQMx”—the “one-stop shop” for guidance and tools on air quality management to meet the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Air Quality Guidelines interim targets. 🗓️ 5 Sept 2024 ⏰ 14:00-15:15 CET Register here: ccacoalition.org/events/clear-s… Let’s get moving and invest in #CleanAirNow!
🔍 Those living in socio-economically disadvantaged areas are impacted more by air pollution in Europe: 3⃣0⃣ % higher fine particulate pollution is found in the poorest regions of the 🇪🇺 according to EU EnvironmentAgency We call for #CleanAirNow for all! ➡ env-health.org/clean-air-day-…
The climate crisis and air pollution are linked, making this a health emergency. Our report with Clean Air Fund and iovoli pharmaceutical consulting urges urgent policies to cut emissions and protect vulnerable communities. 📰 Download forumforthefuture.org/policy-as-a-ro…
Cities have a vital role to play in tackling #AirPollution and #ClimateChange. Catch Jaime Pumarejo, Executive Director at Breathe Cities on World Economic Forum's latest Radio Davos podcast to learn more 🎧🔽 Robin Pomeroy weforum.org/podcasts/radio…