Colombia to host world event on air pollution

Colombia to host world event on air pollution

The event, sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO), aims to promote global action to mitigate the effects of climate change and combat pollution that affects the health of billions of people around the world. According to the United Nations, poor air quality is responsible for the deaths of at least seven million people worldwide each year, the vast majority from non-communicable (chronic) diseases such as cardiovascular and respiratory…

Second WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health: Why it is a pivotal moment - The Global Climate and Health Alliance

Governments, health leaders, and multilateral organisations will be gathering in Colombia for the Second WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health. This is a critical moment for global coordination. Policymakers must act now to strengthen health systems and eliminate fossil fuels to save lives, improve health, and reduce healthcare costs. The post Second WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health: Why it is a pivotal moment appear…

Our Kids Air – the scandal of air pollution - Real Media - The View From Below

Ahead of a WHO conference on air pollution scheduled at the end of the month in Colombia, the Our Kids’ Climate network have mobilised groups right across the world to take action highlighting air pollution in their own countries from 14-17 March. In the UK on Friday, women from Mothers Rise Up held a press briefing at Horseferry Playground, Victoria Tower Gardens, in the shadow of Parliament. Focussing primarily on children’s health, we heard f…