The United Nations Environment Programme is grateful to everyone who has helped plan and support International Day of Clean Air for blue skies events and activities all over the world. Special thanks goes to these organizations who have contributed in a variety of ways, including by making data and communications materials available and by providing promotional support.
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99% of our world is exposed to polluted air causing an estimated 7 million premature deaths every year.
Air pollution is an environmental risk to human health. It has detrimental impacts on climate, biodiversity and ecosystems. In fact, environmental health is linked to human health.Improving our air quality will bring health, development and environmental benefits.
This International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, we call upon everyone, governments and corporations to civil society and individuals.
Take action to reduce air pollution and bring a transformative change for the air we share.
HISTORY
The United Nations General Assembly designated 7 September as International Day of Clean Air for blue skies in 2019, and the first Day was held in 2020. This follows the international community’s increasing awareness of the risks of air pollution and emphasizes the need to make further efforts to improve air quality to protect human and environmental health, as well as catalyse movement towards the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals.
2021:
The theme of the second International Day of Clean Air for blue skies was "Healthy Air, Healthy Planet". The Day aimed to get everyone thinking about the truly global nature of pollution, correlating it not only to human health, but also that of our planet. Pollution travel across the globe, so only thinking local won’t solve the problems.
Governments, organizations and people from across the globe joined forces to participate in the observance of the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies. A detailed overview of all activities can be seen here.
2020:
The United Nations launched the first ever International Day of Clean Air for blue skies was on 7 September 2020 under the theme of “Clean Air For All”. It aimed to build a global community of action to encourage cooperation at the national, regional and international levels, calling on countries to work together to tackle air pollution and provide clean air for everyone.
For the launch of the first ever International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, UNEP, with support from partners, undertook the task of setting up the necessary foundation, coordination and broad-based engagement for a successful and exciting observance, including developing key communication assets and a coherent visual identity, logo and brand that will resonate for decades to come. Some highlights can be viewed here.
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