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Air pollution is the root cause of around 1,000 deaths in Brussels every year, and while the Region has implemented measures to improve air quality, the situation remains worrying, especially in poorer neighbourhoods. brusselstimes.com/991720/five-ye…

The Global Burden of Disease assessment estimates that 20% of global type 2 diabetes cases are related to chronic exposure PM2·5). 99% of the global population residing in areas where air pollution levels are above current World Health Organization (WHO)⁩ AQG ⁦The Lancet⁩ thelancet.com/journals/landi…

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are the TOP 5⃣@UN entities hosting the UNVs with disabilities.

But behind these numbers are real volunteers - each a symbol of resilience & hope. Uncover the 77 inspirations behind #DiversityMosaic book🔗unv.org/diversity-mosa…

WHO launches new toolkit empowering health professionals to tackle climate change ⁦World Health Organization (WHO)⁩ ⁦Dr Maria Neira⁩ who.int/news/item/22-0…

Outdoor air pollution may be linked to uterine cancer in U.S. women via NIEHS
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Air pollution may trigger DNA modifications tied to Alzheimer’s disease
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Air quality and megacities in Asia and Pacific region. World Health Organization (WHO) is asking for proposals.

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Such a huge win! World Health Organization (WHO) will now participate in the ICJ proceedings on the obligations of states in respect of climate change. Essential to build accountability and ensure our health is protected. Thank you Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Dr Maria Neira and team!

📣 [Request for Proposal]
The World Health Organization (WHO) is accepting proposals to produce a comprehensive overview of current situation and trends on #airquality and #health in #megacities and large cities in Asia and Pacific region. 🌏
📅 Please apply until 21 April 2024
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1 year has been added to life expectancy in #Europe thanks to #AirPollution reduction efforts under the UNECE #AirConvention . This treaty marks 45 years of cooperation in 2024.

Parties are working towards further #cleanair measures - for #health , #climateaction & #ecosystems

Air pollution is responsible for over 9 million annual deaths globally, with many attributed to cardiovascular causes.

In a new Review in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, authors provide mitigation strategies to control air pollution-related cardiometabolic disease: hubs.li/Q02qM_vW0

La santé humaine est la première raison qui doit nous pousser à agir sur le plan climatique lemonde.fr/idees/article/…

North Africa has sparse air quality monitoring. As shown by Greenpeace Africa’s latest report, air quality monitoring and data availability are the essential first steps to address air pollution and safeguard people’s health. #CleanAirNow

Ji Young-mi, Commissioner of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency 대한민국 질병관리청 concretized collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific including on #climatechange and #health
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Climate-resilient health systems have many benefits beyond health. A more collaborative approach is needed to protect people’s health from the impacts of #ClimateChange . Learn how WHO is supporting countries like #Fiji 🇫🇯 toward environmentally sustainable healthcare facilities.

Important step 📍📍The International Court of Justice #ICJ authorises World Health Organization (WHO) to participate in the advisory proceedings on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.

La France 🇫🇷 et l’ASEAN ont célébré le lancement du projet « amélioration de la qualité de l’air dans l’ASEAN » (dit AQIP), à l’occasion du troisième Comité du partenariat de développement France-ASEAN le 20 novembre 2023.

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“We know that if we put in place mitigation strategies on methane, it will produce results very quickly. We will obtain enormous health benefits from accelerating the transition.” - Dr Maria Neira, World Health Organization (WHO) at 2024 Global Methane Forum

WHO and Korea collaboration continues 🇰🇷🇺🇳⚕️🌏
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