History of International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
During its 74th session, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for an International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on December 19, 2019, and invited the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to help organize the international day on September 7 in collaboration with other relevant organizations.
The day serves as a platform for increasing global solidarity and political momentum for action against air pollution and climate change. It includes increased international cooperation on air quality data collection, joint research, the development of new technologies, and the sharing of best practices. The resolution was adopted without a vote, indicating that all regions understood the importance of this concept, were united on the issue, and there were no obvious divisions.
The day seeks to promote the importance of clean air for health, efficiency, the economy, and the environment. This will help to demonstrate the close relationship between air quality and other environmental and developmental challenges such as climate change.
Efforts to mark the day focus on promoting solutions that improve air quality by sharing actionable knowledge, best practices, innovations, and success stories. These actions are geared toward bringing together diverse actors for concerted national, regional, and international approaches. Join the fight for cleaner air and blue skies by learning more about the effects of air pollution. With shared responsibility, we can develop creative solutions to help preserve our environment and health.
