Air pollution is projected to cost the global economy $2.6 trillion annually by 2060. 💰Only 1% of international development funding is going to clean air projects. 😷Invest in #CleanAirNow & join AP celebration of #WorldCleanAirDay: unep.org/events/unep-ev… UNICEF United Nations ESCAP

Thanks to the collaborative effort of nations worldwide, the ozone layer is on the path to recovery. Ahead of the United Nations Summit of the Future this September, take a look at this pivotal moment for #OurCommonFuture: unep.org/news-and-stori…

99% of us breathe polluted air. We can't take it anymore. #WorldCleanAirDay on 7 September calls upon everyone from governments and corporations to civil society and individuals to Invest in #CleanAirNow.

A reported 90 countries, most in Africa, Central- and Southeast Asia, are experiencing the degradation of one or more freshwater ecosystems. Other regions, such as Oceania, mark improvements. More new findings from UN Environment Programme & UN-Water: unep.org/news-and-stori… #WorldWaterWeek

📅This 5-6 September, join the Asia Pacific Commemoration of the 5th International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. 📢This year we emphasize the economic, environmental, & health benefits of investing in #CleanAirNow. 👩‍💻Learn more: unep.org/events/unep-ev… UNICEF United Nations ESCAP

How can Asian countries save lives and boost growth by tackling air pollution? UN Environment Programme Asia Pacific explains why it's key to invest in #ClearAirNow ahead of #CleanAirDay: unep.org/news-and-stori…

With the #ClimateCrisis deepening, our survival hinges on just a few degrees. But solutions are at hand to address this crisis and reduce emissions. Explore UN Environment Programme’s #ClimateAction work: unep.org/topics/climate… Image: UN Climate Change

🌏🌡️ Women & marginalized groups face the greatest impacts of climate change. ♀️💰 Gender-responsive climate finance is key to ensuring they can cope with these impacts while improving their lives & livelihoods. UN Environment Programme UN Women AsiaPacific 👉asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/focus-areas… #EmPowerForClimate

Although a human right, clean air is still denied to 99% of the world’s population. Ahead of #WorldCleanAirDay, Inger Andersen calls for urgent global action to tackle air pollution, set strong standards, and invest in solutions for #CleanAirNow.

Multimedia career opportunity with UN Environment Programme! We are searching for a skilled multimedia producer to join our Communication Division. The successful candidate will support creating and editing multilingual multimedia content. Apply via UN Careers: careers.un.org/jobSearchDescr…

"If we want to save lives, keep the economy running and ensure our kids can go to school, we need to get serious about smart and sustainable cooling." Dia Mirza advocates for the acceleration of sustainable cooling action in an op-ed in Hindustan Times hindustantimes.com/ht-insight/cli…

There are many ways to take action for #CleanAirNow. Learn more below and explore how you can contribute this #WorldCleanAirDay through this practical guide: cleanairblueskies.org/get-involved/p…

Closing soon: UN Environment Programme is recruiting a Programme Management Officer to coordinate & provide strategic input on UNEP-Global Environment Facility (GEF) communications. This is an exciting chance to help drive awareness about pressing environmental challenges & their solutions. Apply: careers.un.org/jobSearchDescr…

Have questions about taking part in #PlasticsTreaty work? The Observers Engagement Guide covers everything from registration and travel support to making statements and attending events at INC sessions. Get the guide ahead of #INC5: wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/hand…

"Investing in clean air saves lives, combats climate change, strengthens economies, builds fairer societies, and advances the #GlobalGoals." Ahead of #WorldCleanAirDay, António Guterres for calls for #CleanAirNow: un.org/en/observances…

Maldives was one of 58 nations in 2023 to contribute its full share to UN Environment Programme’s Environment Fund, the bedrock of the organization’s work on the triple planetary crisis. UNEP spoke with Min. of Climate Change, Environment and Energy's Hassaan Mohamed about the Maldives' #ClimateAction & more. unep.org/news-and-stori…

We're about to get started on day 2 of the Asia Pacific Commemoration of #WorldCleanAirDay! It's time to invest in #CleanAirNow

Thank you to our partners & friends for their contributions to yesterday's #WorldCleanAirDay event on investing in clean air to reduce air pollution from cities & open burning. The solutions for #CleanAirNow are at hand, let's action them & enjoy the benefits they bring for all.

Action for #CleanAirNow Climate & Clean Air Coalition has launched an Air Quality Management Exchange Platform that provides the latest air quality management guidance and tools proposed to meet World Health Organization (WHO) Air Quality Guidelines interim targets. #WorldCleanAirDay unep.org/news-and-stori…

The Asia Pacific #WorldCleanAirDay commemoration featured calls to act for #CleanAirNow from leaders & youth advocates, as well as an exploration of the benefits of clean air investments. Thanks to partners & H.E. Mr. Yongmin Park, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Thailand