Breathe Life Campaign is a joint campaign led by the WHO, United Nations Environment and the Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to mobilize cities and individuals to protect our health and planet from the effects of air pollution. The campaign combines public health and climate change expertise with guidance on implementing solutions to air […]
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The world is celebrating the very first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, today on September 7th, 2020. The United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution to hold an International Day of Clean Air for blue skies on December 19, 2019, during its 74th session. UNGA also invited the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to facilitate
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In 2018, a state-wise report released by Indian Council of Medical Research highlighted that the average life expectancy in Rajasthan would have been 2.5 years higher, if the air pollution levels were less than the minimal level. Kota along with Jaipur, Alwar and Jodhpur comes in the top 100 polluted cities in the country. What
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The UN Environment Programme (UNEP, or UN Environment) annually organizes events for World Environment Day, which encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment. It is celebrated on 5 June in over 100 countries. In 2019, China will host the global World Environment Day celebrations on the theme, ‘Air Pollution’. History of
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