Browse the event calendar for the fourth International Day of Clean Air for blue skies.
International Day of Clean Air for blue skies: 7 September 2024
28 August, 2024 11:00 - 12:30 EAT | Improving Urban Air Quality through Sustainable Waste Management in Cities of Africa | Online In commemoration of this event, UNEP will host an online event focused on enhancing urban air quality through sustainable waste management in African cities. This webinar will convene a diverse group of stakeholders, including Multi-Stakeholder Partnership (MSP) members from across Africa, state and non-state actors, CCT networks, CCAC partners, AMCEN, and global audiences dedicated to addressing the urgent issue of air quality in urban settings. | |
29 August, 2024 16:00 – 17:30 CET | Webinar: Household Air Pollution | Online This WHO webinar will provide an overview of the research landscape of household air pollution, clean energy access, and health in Rwanda. Experts will discuss key findings and potential strategies to address these issues, focusing on solutions for improving public health and environmental sustainability. | |
4 September 2024 | 10:00 (GMT-5) | International Day of Clean air for blue skies | Online The UNEP Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, in collaboration with Wikimedia Uruguay, is hosting an internal workshop aimed at equipping participants with skills to contribute to Wikipedia. The event focuses on addressing knowledge gaps regarding air quality, with participation from UNEP staff and partners across the region. It will help strengthen collaboration between UNEP and Wikimedia affiliates, enhancing access to vital air quality information. | |
5 September 2024 | 14:00 - 15:00 CEST | AQMx Launch Event - webinar | Online Virtual launch event with global air quality leaders, each speaking to different elements of the fight against air pollution and how AQMx will make a tangible difference in reducing capacity and data gaps. The session would conclude with a brief Q&A for media or interested members of the clean air community. | |
5 September 2024 16:00 - 18:30 GMT-4 | Celebration of Clean Air Day 2024 in North America | Washington, DC | Online The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the World Resources Institute (WRI) have partnered to commemorate the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies in North America on Thursday, September 5th, 2024, to raise awareness of the urgency of boosting national action as well as regional and international collaboration to improve air quality. The event will be live-streamed. | |
5 September 2024 09:00 - 17:00 UTC+7 | Invest in Clean Air: Reduce air pollution from cities and from open burning | Bangkok, Thailand | Online On 5 September, a couple of associated events are being organized by UNEP, UNESCAP together with Clean Air Asia and the Hub of Talents on Air Pollution and Climate, with support from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Thailand:
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5 September 2024 11:15 - 12:00 EAT | Beyond Monitoring: Using The Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) for examining Air Quality Futures | Nairobi, Kenya | Hybrid This event will showcase the use of the Low Emission Analysis Platform (LEAP) across eight African countries to develop national action plans for reducing short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) like black carbon and methane. The presentation will highlight key applications, results from the 2023 Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change in Southern Africa, and upcoming capacity-building efforts for air quality management in the Southern Africa Development Community as part of a UNEP project. | |
5 September 2024 | 2024 Clean Air Day | Shougang Park, Beijing, China The UNEP China Office will host this Clean Air Day event at Shougang Park in Beijing, bringing together representatives from various sectors to discuss China's ongoing efforts to reduce air pollution. The event will highlight local and national policies aimed at improving air quality and mitigating environmental harm. | |
6 September 2024 09:00 - 12:00 UTC+7 | Asia Pacific Commemoration of the 5th International Day of Clean Air for blue skies | Online UNEP and UNESCAP are jointly organizing “Asia Pacific Commemoration of the 5th International Day of Clean Air for blue skies” on 6 September 2024. The event will be held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok and virtually via videoconference. The commemoration will include "Voices from the Youth" led by UNICEF Thailand and a panel discussion exploring financial strategies and multi-dimensional benefits of clean air investments. Associated events will be organized on 4 and 5 September. On 4 September, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and KOICA Office will have an "Air pollution dashboard donation event to schools." | |
6 September 2024 15:00 GMT+5 | Round Table on "Measures to Improve Air Quality to Reduce Risks to the Environment and Public Health" | Online This roundtable event, organized by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, Uzhydromet, the "Zamin" International Public Foundation, UNEP, WHO, UNECE, and the Finnish Meteorological Institute, will focus on discussing measures to improve air quality in Uzbekistan. Participants will include field experts, government agencies, and international organizations, working together to address air pollution and reduce its risks to the environment and public health. | |
6 September 2024 | International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2024 in Mexico | Mexico/Hybrid This year, the Ministries of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) and Health, in coordination with the National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change (INECC) and the National Center for Preventive Programs and Disease Control (CENAPRECE), and with the support of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), celebrated International Clean Air Day for blue skies with a panel of experts on Mexico's progress in the economic, environmental, and health benefits of investing in air quality monitoring (FONADIN Project), investment in the transportation sector (Clean Transportation Program Mexico), and investment in Clean Energy. | |
7th and 8th September 2024| all day | Nairobi City Marathon Commemoration of the International Day of Clean air for blue skies | Nairobi, Kenya The Nairobi City Marathon event commemorates the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, featuring air quality monitoring through a partnership between UNEP, SEI, and Athletics Kenya. Air quality sensors were installed along the marathon route to provide real-time pollution data. The event promoted the use of electric vehicles and other sustainable practices, with key stakeholders from UNEP, Athletics Kenya, SEI, and Moja Expressway participating in awareness-raising activities. | |
9 September 2024 09:00 - 12:00 UTC+7 | Observance of the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies at UNHQ, New York | United Nations Headquarters The International Day of Clean Air for blue skies will be commemorated at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Monday, 9 September 2024 under the theme “Invest in #CleanAirNow”. The event will focus on collaboration at all levels to reduce air pollution through collective investments of time, resources, and efforts. Participants will include the Permanent Missions of South Korea, Chile, South Africa (TBC), Columbia University, and South Bronx United. | |
9 September 2024 | BreatheLife Workshop (Closed Door) | Emory University, United States This closed-door BreatheLife workshop will engage students from Emory University to discuss best practices for communicating the impacts of air pollution, energy access, and climate change to the general public. The workshop will emphasize effective communication strategies to raise awareness and foster action. | |
13 September 2024 | Air Quality Monitoring in Nairobi | Nairobi, Kenya The Clean Air Catalyst Program, together with the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the World Resources Institute, and the Nairobi City County Government, will be launching two air quality monitoring sites in Nairobi. This initiative aims to enhance air quality data collection and management, providing valuable insights for improving environmental and public health in the city. | |
19-20 September 2024 09:00 - 18:00 GMT+5 | Regional Conference for air quality solutions in Central Asia | Almaty, Kazakhstan | Online The third Air Quality Central Asia (AQCA) Platform will take place in Astana, Kazakhstan on 19-20 September, with the aim of uniting regional efforts to improve air quality in Central Asia. A variety of topics will be addressed, including air quality monitoring, sand and dust storms as non-anthropogenic causes of air pollution, the health effects of air pollution, air quality regulations, sectoral responses to air pollution, and nature-based solutions for air quality. A wealth of thirty stakeholders form part of AQCA, including three founding civil society organisations — the Association of Practicing Ecologists (APE) in Kazakhstan, Public Association “MoveGreen” in Kyrgyzstan and the Youth Group for Protection of Environment in Tajikistan. The hybrid online/in-person conference is supported financially and technically by UNEP. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the challenges and success they have experienced and give feedback on planned activities for the coming year to build the Pandora Asia Network and promote cooperation. |