Huge appreciation to @unep.org for leading the charge! Jane Akumu is presenting UNEP's vital work and significant strides in curbing transport emissions in Africa. Crucial steps for cleaner air and healthier cities.

Diving deep into the health consequences of #AirPollution. Transportation's contribution to global air pollution is a major health issue. From childhood asthma to adult mortality, our mobility choices are shaping the air we breathe & our health outcomes. Join here🔗bit.ly/3Vos8PE.

🚍 Live at our webinar “Driving Change: How Mobility Choices Shape Our Air” Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority sharing big strides: e-buses, Mass transit, rail projects & safer walking/cycling paths showing how cities can move toward sustainable mobility shaping cleaner, healthier cities.

🚨Happening Now! “Driving Change: How Mobility Choices Shape Our Air” webinar is live! Join the conversation here🔗 bit.ly/3Vos8PE

Happening Today! Our webinar “Driving Change: How Mobility Choices Shape Our Air” goes live in just a few hours. 📅 Friday, Sept 26, 2025 🕑 14:00–15:30 WAT (GMT+1) Join the conversation here🔗 bit.ly/3Vos8PE

⏰ 1 day to go! Don’t miss our webinar “Driving Change: How Mobility Choices Shape Our Air.” Explore how smarter mobility can boost health, productivity & clean air. 📅 Sept 26 | 🕑 14:00–15:30 WAT. 👉 bit.ly/3Vos8PE #CleanAir4Africa

What role can clean air play as an incentive in mobility? Experts will share: ✅ Health impacts ✅ Co-benefits of active/public transport ✅ Case studies: BRT, NMT, clean air zones 📅 Sept 26 | 14:00–15:30 WAT Register here 👉 bit.ly/3Vos8PE

Battle to Breathe by @spotlightnsp.bsky.social exposes the heavy toll of #airpollution in Mpumalanga where health risks like asthma & premature deaths are on the rise. This article raises urgent questions: Who is accountable? And what action is needed? Read more: bit.ly/429z0nF

Join us in just 2 weeks for our #ScienceOnThe7th Livestream! We will meet with guest Tracey Holloway, @uwmadison.bsky.social to discuss satellites and air quality. 📅 Oct 7 ⏰ 9 AM EDT | 1 PM GMT 🔗 tinyurl.com/ywmwwnu2

Meet the Advisory Council. Martha Mugarura | Assistant Commissioner, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Uganda With expertise in urban development, Martha supports AfriCAN's mission to embed clean air thinking in cities and planning policies across Africa.

How can Africa build stronger, more resilient health systems? Find out at #CPHIA2025, the continent’s largest platform for public health solutions, led by @AfricaCDC from the 23rd–25th of October in Durban. 🔗Learn more: cphia2025.com

🌎🗽We're at #ClimateWeekNYC! This week will set the tone for action on climate, nature and development in the lead-up to key global summits later this year. Join a WRI event➡️ go.wri.org/connect-at-climateweeknyc

How can African cities design transport systems that protect people & the environment? Our expert pannelists will unpack challenges of megacity mobility & people-first solutions. 📅 Sept 26 | 14:00–15:30 WAT 👉 bit.ly/3Vos8PE

FAQ: How does #airpollution impact children? With developing organs and faster breathing rates, children are vulnerable to life-long impacts. According to the 2024 State of Global Air Report more than 700,000 deaths in children under 5 were linked to air pollution in 2021. Learn more: bit.ly/4n7LBjE

Africa’s cities are growing fast, mobility choices today shape our health, economies & clean air. Join our webinar on Sept 26th (14:00–15:30 WAT) as we set the tone for the upcoming #SUMConference hosted by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). Register👉 bit.ly/46uKrYi

Solutions for clean air are already driving change across Africa. Dakar: 1st electric BRT system Uganda: National Air Quality Standards Rwanda & Kenya: clean cooking solutions West Africa: linking clean air & climate in NDCs Explore more in our blog: bit.ly/3K7vOTv #CleanAir4Africa

FAQ of the week What is air pollution? From industries to transport, and even household cooking with solid fuels, air pollution takes many forms. For African communities, exposure is a daily reality, with far-reaching consequences. Explore more FAQs on air pollution here: bit.ly/3JSAWuq

Meet the Advisory Council Dr. George Mwaniki | Head of Air Quality, WRI Africa Dr. Mwaniki bridges policy & science to advance Africa’s air quality agenda. His leadership supports AfriCAN’s mission to build resilient networks that safeguard public health, ecosystems & economies.

Join us for the 4th annual Ramanathan Climate Conversation hosted by @climate.nationalacademies.org‬, and @scrippsocean.bsky.social‬ This year we’ll talk air pollution in India! ⏰: September 29, 2025 RSVP: www.nationalacademies.org/event/45367_... 🧪

Le Projet Qualité de l’Air au Togo (PAQAT) vise à améliorer la qualité de l’air à travers la surveillance, la sensibilisation de façon à promouvoir les actions préventives. Il cible 11 villes au Togo dans sa première phase (2023-2027).

Nearly 5B people lack information about the air they breathe—many in the world’s most polluted countries. Yet, #pollution information is a critical protection tool. Energy Policy Institute at UChicago's Air Quality Fund is working w/ local groups and orgs to address these gaps: bit.ly/3JxpHrc

Africa’s first-ever Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change for Sustainable Development is a landmark resource that links action on air quality and climate to urgent health and development benefits. #CleanAir4Africa 📌 Access the full report: bit.ly/4mgPWju

#WorldOzoneDay celebrates 40 years of progress reminding us that global action works. The Montreal Protocol phased out ozone-depleting chemicals and today, the Kigali Amendment is tackling powerful greenhouse gases that fuel climate change. Learn more: bit.ly/3I2O0wV

Understanding the impacts of #airpollution is key to shaping effective policy. This UN CC:e-learn course on "Monitoring Air Pollution Effects under the Convention" is a free, self-paced program open to all to build skills that advance clean air efforts. Learn more: bit.ly/4nwqrvo

📣 A new #AirQuality dataset for Ghana from @dwesty.bsky.social & colleagues

#DidYouKnow? Cooking, heating & transport are major sources of fine particle pollution worldwide. Explore the UNEP Pollution Action Note for data on sources, impacts & solutions by country: bit.ly/41R24jI #CleanAir4Africa

Meet the Advisory Council Prof. Rebecca Garland is a leading voice in African and global air quality science combining expertise in air quality, climate change, and science–policy linkages, supporting AfriCAN’s mission to turn science into action for #cleanair.

On #WorldCleanAirDay, Science on the 7th explored why clean air is urgent and achievable: 💡 Impacts health, food & economies 💡 Data must drive action 💡 Solutions exist—from regional to community levels Watch the replay. www.youtube.com/live/PjeD57E... #CleanAir4All

The GRASP dataset is expanding access to air quality data across the continent. Update: Ghana’s dataset is now live, providing daily PM2.5 trends from the early 2000s through 2024. A powerful tool to inform research, policy, and action for #CleanAir4Africa. 🔗 Explore here: bit.ly/42mk99m

The WHO Science and Policy Summaries offer clear, evidence-based insights on air quality, energy access, climate change, and health. Developed with input from global experts including AfriCAN members, the SPS provides trusted insights to decision makers. Read more here: bit.ly/462nnQs

Air pollution raises urgent questions and science has the answers. Scientists worldwide have answered 24 of the most pressing ones, from sources & health impacts to solutions for cleaner cities. 📖 Explore the FAQs: bit.ly/3JSAWuq #CleanAir4Africa

La pollution atmosphérique est le plus grand risque environnemental de notre époque. Voici les progrès réalisés par l'Afrique au cours des dix dernières années: ✅ Surveillance renforcée ✅ Nouvelles politiques publiques ✅ Engagement citoyen accru

Ça se passe maintenant ! Notre webinaire est en cours. 📣 À l'occasion de la Journée internationale de l'air pur pour un ciel bleu, des experts partageront leurs réussites et leurs perspectives. 🎤 Intervenants: N'Datchoh Evelyne Touré, Patrick de Marie Katoto, Lantam Djeri Wake et Felix Assah.

Il est encore temps de s'inscrire. 🌍 Progrès en matière de qualité de l'air et de santé en Afrique ⏲️ 13h00 - 14h30 WAT 💬 Un webinaire du Réseau africain pour un air pur (AfriCAN) 📌 En français Inscription 👉: bit.ly/4g2AuWv #JournéeInternationaleDelAirPur

Delighted to welcome our 7 new partners joining the Africa Clean Air Network. Each organisaton brings unique expertise and diverse perspectives that strengthen our collective mission for #CleanAir4Africa. Together we’re driving coordinated, evidence-based solutions across the continent.

Plus qu'une journée! Rejoignez-nous demain pour notre webinaire sur "Les progrès en matière de qualité de l'air et de santé en Afrique". Thèmes clés: Les avancées scientifiques et politiques Les impacts sur la santé Les initiatives en cours 🔗: bit.ly/4g2AuWv #JournéeInternationaleDelAirPur

#ICYMI. This #Scienceonthe7th episode spotlighting air quality research and action in Africa with Dr. Evelyne Touré and Dr. Tunde Ajayi. Watch here: bit.ly/3VviwlX Tune in for the special #CleanAirDay episode on 8th Sept hosted by the Health Effects Institute.

Meet the Advisory Council Prof. Tolullah Oni, Clinical Professor, University of Cambridge and Founder, UrbanBetter A leading voice in urban health, Prof. Oni brings a public health lens to AfriCAN—supporting efforts to connect clean air with equitable, healthy city planning.

To celebrate this year's #WorldCleanAirDay, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition will host a special webinar: Accelerating Clean Air Action: New Tools for 2025 and Beyond, showcasing resources that strengthen decision-making & support effective clean air policies. Register here: bit.ly/3HZyKAN

Our panel of experts will deep dive into the air pollution impacts on health in Africa. This conversation will spotlight the links between pollution and health, share research insights, and explore solutions to protect communities across the continent. 🔗: bit.ly/4g2AuWv

Engineer & AirQo have made fantastic strides on #AirQuality data + governance across African cities. They have established the @africacleanair.bsky.social network bringing together scientists, policymakers, & practitioners to collaborate on air quality! 2/n 🧪 spectrum.ieee.org/africa-engin...

NEW 2025 #AQLIReport from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago makes clear that particulate pollution is the greatest external risk to human health, w/ impact on life expectancy: 🚬 = Tobacco use 🍷 >4x alcohol use 🚗 >5x transport injuries 🩸 >6x HIV/AIDS Learn more: bit.ly/3HQRthO

Meet the Advisory Council Prof. Francis Pope, Professor of Atmsopheric Science, University of Birmingham, UK Prof. Pope leads research at the intersection of atmospheric science and urban resilience—contributing to AfriCAN’s vision for data-informed, system-wide air quality solutions.

Join us for the first AfriCAN webinar hosted in french. A timely conversation on “Progress on Air Quality and Health in Africa”, in the lead-up to the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. 📅 : 5 Sept 2025 ⏰: 13:00 - 14:30 WAT Register here: bit.ly/4g2AuWv

Save the Date! Join the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority for the International Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility focused on “Harnessing Clean Urban Transport Innovation and Investment in Africa” to advance sustainable transport solutions. 📅 Oct 8–10, 2025 Learn more: bit.ly/4ggf2O5

From Ghana, a new documentary by Chibeze Ezekiel from SYNDGhana and BreatheLife sheds light on the country’s rising pollution crisis. This is a powerful reminder that addressing pollution demands collaboration & context-specific action. Watch the documentary: bit.ly/3Vg8B3u

How do short-lived climate forcers like methane, black carbon & ozone affect climate, air & health? Join experts from @wmo-global.bsky.social , Stockholm Environment Institute & University Of York to unpack solutions for clean air. 🔗Register: bit.ly/467dmTi 📢 Got an event? Share it: bit.ly/45xOEeu

Sept 7 is #CleanAirDay for Blue Skies. This year’s theme “Racing for Air” calls on all of us to accelerate solutions and drive collective action across every sector for #CleanAirNow. Planning an event? Share it with us and stay tuned for #CleanAirDay activities. 👉 bit.ly/45xOEeu

Based at the University of Ghana, AfriSET supports real-world evaluation and calibration for low-cost sensors being used in Africa, using globally recognized best practices. Their work supports the network to strengthen Africa’s data systems through locally relevant tools.

Partner Spotlight: Eastern Africa GEOHealth Hub What’s in the air we breathe, and how is it affecting our health? The Eastern Africa GEOHealth Hub is finding answers, investigating pollution sources, its impacts across life stages, and ways to inform effective policy. #CleanAir4Africa