A new report from @cleanairfund.bsky.social examines global clean air investment trends. Many high-burden regions continue to receive limited funding despite growing air quality challenges. The findings reinforce the need for investment aligned with local priorities & evidence. 🔗: bit.ly/49oA5eT

The Air Sensors International Conference (ASIC) is underway in Los Angeles, convening global leaders in air quality science and technology. Advisory Council member Dr Rose Alani will present on cross-border, evidence-driven clean air action across Africa. Learn more: bit.ly/4u4wxqI

Campus-based air quality monitoring in Cameroon is giving students & communities direct access to #AirQuality data. It highlights the role universities can play in expanding monitoring infrastructure and generating data to inform policy & public health action. bit.ly/4w6nSp7

The Air We Share by EPIC & BBC StoryWorks shows how communities, from The Gambia to India, are using air quality data to inform decisions. In The Gambia, monitoring scaled to nationwide coverage in under 2 years, supporting new environmental legislation. 🔗 Watch: bit.ly/4eZA3Oa

Check out the exciting programme for #AfricaCleanAirForum26 I am especially keen to attend the G20 technical workshop!

Cities can cut air pollution by 20–45% within 15 years with sustained, coordinated action. In Nairobi, sensor networks are helping identify hotspots and enforce standards. In Johannesburg, planning is integrating community voices alongside policymakers. Read more: bit.ly/4ulTlSp

The programme outline for the #AfricaCleanAirForum26 is now live. Sessions will draw on expertise from across Africa and beyond, exploring key issues at the intersection of science, policy, innovation, and finance for clean air action. Stay tuned for updates. Explore the programme: bit.ly/41Y83D2

Applications are open for ISES 2026 Conference Awards, supporting scientists from low- and lower-middle-income countries, as well as students and early-career researchers. Support includes registration, membership, and some travel funding. Apply by 7th May Learn more: bit.ly/4txSzS9

Across Africa, Earth intelligence is transforming how air quality is monitored and addressed. GEO Health CoP and AfriGEO spotlight 12 projects using satellite data, geospatial tools, and AI to track pollution, forecast dust, and identify air quality hotspots. Read more: bit.ly/4vA0v6S

The #AfricaCleanAirForum2026 brings together global experts working to advance clean air action. Organisations are invited to partner with the Forum through sponsorship opportunities including travel scholarships, sessions, and networking engagements. Learn more: bit.ly/47CJMp0

The UNFCCC Climate Week 2026 is underway in Yeosu (21–25 April), bringing together global experts ahead of COP30. As climate and air pollution challenges overlap, discussions this week offer space to advance integrated clean air and climate solutions. 🔗 Learn more: unfccc.int/climate-week...

📢 Air Gradient is hiring Communications & Outreach Interns (remote & paid, 3–6 months starting June). Open to individuals 25 years or younger. Gain experience in content creation, outreach campaigns, and global engagement for clean air action. Apply: bit.ly/4cPSbIN

As environmental challenges grow more complex, accessible and reliable data becomes even more critical for decision-making. EnvironmentGPT by @unep.org is designed to help users navigate environmental data and generate evidence-based insights. Explore the tool: wesr.unep.org/environmentg...

Abstract submissions are now open for ISES 2026. Share your research and connect with global experts at the International Society of Exposure Science Annual Meeting slated for 4th – 8th Oct 2026 in Vancouver, Canada. 📄 Submit your abstract: www.intlexposurescience.org/ises-2026-an...

Registration is open for the #AfricaCleanAirForum26. Join us in Pretoria for pre-event trainings and workshops, followed by three days of dialogue, evidence, and collaboration to advance clean air action across Africa. 📌 Secure your spot → bit.ly/46TiSck

We recently attended #BAQ2026 in Thailand, & it was a refreshing reminder that the air pollution crisis is not only solvable but also within reach when collaboration is prioritized. Check out our new blog with our key learnings from the conference ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yyazeseu#BAQ2026#CleanAirForAll

Interested in how satellite data can strengthen air quality monitoring across Africa? The EO AFRICA R&D Facility is offering an online course on satellite remote sensing of air quality and how this data can be applied in real-world contexts. Deadline: May 10th, 2026 Apply: bit.ly/4slHane

We’re pleased to welcome new partners to the Africa Clean Air Network. Their expertise across research, monitoring and public health supports more coordinated and evidence-driven action on #AirQuality across Africa. Meet our partners: bit.ly/48s2Dmr

Have an upcoming event on #AirQuality or a related topic? Add it to the Africa Clean Air Network events calendar and connect your work with the growing network of experts across the continent. 📅 👉 bit.ly/45xOEeu

#AirPollution may not feel immediate, but its effects build over time,impacting more than just our lungs. A new @heisoga.bsky.social factsheet shows how it affects multiple organs, with risks varying by life stage, occupation and exposure. 📄 Read more: bit.ly/4bJKELe

Applications are open for the EPIC Air Quality Fund, supporting projects that turn data into national policy impact. Notably, around 60% of awardees have been based in Africa, including AfriCAN members. Interested? Reach out and we can connect you with a past awardee. Apply here: bit.ly/3P3uIL3

The #CleanAirForumPretoria is organised in close partnership with a broad mix of partners, including government, research institutions, civil society organisations, and multilateral organizations whose immense support shapes the 2026 edition of the forum. Learn more: bit.ly/4t5q7GH

The Chatham House Fellowship with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation offers early–mid career professionals 10 months to develop independent research while engaging global policy experts. 📅 Apply by 7th April 2026 More details here: www.chathamhouse.org/academy/fell...

The Call for Abstracts deadline has been extended! There is now more time to submit your abstract for the #CleanAirForumPretoria and shape conversations on the investment case for clean air and healthy cities. 🗓️ New due date: 5th April 2026 Submit your abstract: bit.ly/4u8URrw

Final call for abstracts! Submit your abstract and contribute to the dialogue on investing in clean air and healthy cities across Africa. This is your opportunity to present research that will shape policy, partnerships, and action. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/46TiSck 📝 Submit your abstract: bit.ly/4u8URrw

🔴 Happening today! We’re going live to explore how Digital Earth Africa is using satellite data to track air pollution and support air quality action across Africa. ⏰ 1–2 PM GMT | 4–5 PM EAT 👉 Haven't registered yet? Join the session here: bit.ly/4lBmu8P

⏰ Just 1 day to go. Join us tomorrow as we explore how Digital Earth Africa is using satellite data to strengthen air quality monitoring and support more informed decision-making across Africa. 📅 March 24th ⏰ 1–2 PM GMT | 4–5 PM EAT 👉 Register: bit.ly/4lBmu8P

Understanding #AirPollution goes beyond ground monitoring. Satellite data helps track trends, identify sources, and provide a clearer picture of #AirQuality across regions. Learn how Digital Earth Africa is making this possible. 👉 bit.ly/4lBmu8P

There are just 7 days left to submit your abstract for #CleanAirForumPretoria. Contribute to the programme by sharing perspectives, evidence, or innovations that support stronger #AirQuality action across Africa. Deadline: 27th March, 2026 Submit here: bit.ly/4u8URrw

On the sidelines of #BAQ2026, we met with colleagues from @cleanairasia.bsky.social, a collaboration that has grown since the 2nd #CleanAirForum in Lagos. Working across regions and sharing lessons strengthens the partnerships needed to accelerate practical clean air solutions. #CleanAir4All

Many African cities and countries still face gaps in air quality data, making it harder to track pollution and respond effectively. Join us to explore how Digital Earth Africa uses satellite data to support #AirQuality monitoring and better decision-making. 📅 Mar 24 | ⏰ 1–2 PM GMT 👉 bit.ly/4lBmu8P

Clean air is gaining recognition as a human rights issue. A new UN Special Rapporteur report shows how #AirPollution undermines rights to health, life and a safe environment. It calls for stronger policies and monitoring, and shifts responsibility to governments and polluters. 🔗: bit.ly/3Nogh3E

The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago has opened applications for the 2026 EPIC Air Quality Fund, supporting projects that use air quality data to drive national policy change. Funding supports monitoring, open data, and evidence-based action. More details: bit.ly/3P3uIL3

Abstract submissions are open. The #CleanAirForumPretoria invites abstracts that contribute to advancing #AirQuality action across Africa. Selected submissions will be featured as podium or poster presentations at the Forum. Deadline: 27th March, 2026 More details: bit.ly/4u8URrw

Registration is open for the #AfricaCleanAirForum26. Key discussions will: ✔️Spotlight evidence-driven action ✔️Advance emerging technologies ✔️Unlock financing pathways ✔️Strengthen regional collaboration Register here: bit.ly/46TiSck

It has been great connecting with members of the Network including UrbanBetter, AirQo, AirGradient, @openaq.org, Health Effects Institute, University Felix Houphouet Boigny, and Clarity in Bangkok this week Areminder that progress on #AirQuality depends strong cross-sector collaboration.

On the margins of BAQ 2026 in Bangkok, we met with colleagues from the @ccacoalition.bsky.social and South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment to advance plans for the #CleanAirForumPretoria. Looking forward to an exciting line-up of events in Pretoria!

Are you in Bangkok for BAQ 2026 this week? Visit the @ccacoalition.bsky.social booth and connect with the Africa Clean Air Network team. Learn how we’re advancing evidence-based clean air action across the continent and explore opportunities to collaborate. 🔗: cleanairasia.org/baq

The #AfricaCleanAirForum26 welcomes abstract submissions. We particularly encourage: ✔ Collaborative submissions ✔ Partnerships with African institutions ✔ New scientific data The submission deadline is 27th March 2026. For more details: bit.ly/4u8URrw

We’re proud to spotlight CLEAN Air (Africa) KEMRI, whose research on household air pollution is helping shape cleaner cooking policies across sub-Saharan Africa, linking science, health evidence, and climate action. Meet more AfriCAN partners: bit.ly/48s2Dmr

Join us at BAQ 2026 from 11–13 March where we'll be represented by our Advisory Council members and partners. We're also excited to announce our pre-event on 10th March with @heiresearch.bsky.social, @ccacoalition.bsky.social and World Bank Institute for Economic Development. Details: bit.ly/4tZr5Wt

The #CleanAirForumPretoria Call for Sessions has been extended! Submit proposals for: 🔹 Scientific sessions or panels 🔹 Training sessions 🔹 Workshops New submission deadline is 8th March 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4rs4fVP

Our partners @openaq.org are hosting a practical training webinar for #OpenDataDay 2026, focusing on the OpenAQ Explorer, AQI Hub, and programmatic data access. Tools to help you turn air quality data into real-world impact. 📅 11th March | ⏰ 2PM UTC 📌Register: bit.ly/4aD0zdH

Household #AirPollution is one of the most overlooked health risks. Cooking with solid fuels can push indoor pollution far beyond safe limits, putting children at greatest risk. Expanding access to cleaner fuels is critical for protecting communities. Learn more: bit.ly/3OGjRpU

For the first time in nearly 20 years, WHO has updated the global #AirQuality guidelines. New research confirms air pollution damages health at far lower levels than we knew. The updated guidelines give governments a concrete, science-backed foundation to raise standards. bit.ly/4qL6RfY

The call for sessions for the #CleanAirForumPretoria is now open. The #AfricaCleanAirForum26 Steering Committee invites proposals for: 🔹 Scientific sessions or panels 🔹 Training sessions 🔹 Workshops The submission deadline is 27th February 2026. Learn more and submit here: bit.ly/4rs4fVP

We are pleased to welcome Aminat and Melissa to the AfriCAN Secretariat, bringing expertise in #AirQuality monitoring, modelling, and science communication. They will offer critical comms support, organise training and knowledge exchange events, and multi-lingual updates on data on air quality.

We’re pleased to share this call from UrbanBetter, inviting locally registered, youth-focused organisations working across climate, health, and sustainable urban living to apply as Cityzens Hub Hosts. Apply here: bit.ly/3Omsrdf

Recap from our webinar! Today’s session showcased how AQMx consolidates trusted guidance and tools in one structured platform that hosts 1,400+ resources, air quality management guidance and sectoral policy guides to support capacity building. Learn more: aqmx.org

⏰ 1 day to go! Join us tomorrow for the AQMx webinar as we explore how tools, data, and guidance can support clean air and stronger decision-making. 📅 Feb 10th, 2026 ⏰ 1–2 PM GMT | 4–5 PM EAT 👉 Register: tinyurl.com/yvvrwbb4