Clean Air Asia

"As we come together to mark this year’s International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, the theme 'Invest in #CleanAirNow' serves as an urgent reminder that the time to act is now. Clean Air Asia believes that clean air is not just a necessity, but a fundamental right for everyone." On the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, Clean Air Asia’s Executive Director Bjarne Pedersen highlighted the critical need for immediate investment in clean air initiatives. He underscored that by investing in cleaner air now, we can mitigate severe health issues, environmental degradation, and economic repercussions, ensuring a healthier and more sustainable future for all. #CleanAirNow #WorldCleanAirDay Read more: https://lnkd.in/gHxSXG-u

Transport Pollution in Asia is a growing concern, contributing to air quality decline, health issues, and climate change. 🚗 But the good news? There are solutions! 🌍 Every September 7 we celebrate the “International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies,” highlighting the urgent need for global action to combat air pollution and improve air quality. Clean Air Asia is leading the call to address this issue in the region and recognizes that investing in cleaner air is vital for safeguarding both public health and the environment. For more infomation, check out Clean Air Asia’s channels: 🍃 @cleanairasia 🌐 cleanairasia.org ▶️ youtube.com/@caiasia — #WorldCleanAirDay #CleanAirNow #CleanAirAsia #BetterAirQuality #AirPollution #CleanAir #ForHealth #ForClimate #ClimateChange #BeatAirPollution

Every day, we breathe in the air around us. However, due to the presence of air pollutants, the very air we breathe can pose a danger to our health. In 2021 alone, air pollution was responsible for 8.1 million deaths, according to the latest State of Global Air report. On this International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, Clean Air Asia is launching its new air quality explainer video to deepen the public’s understanding of air pollution and its harmful effects. As we rally behind the call to invest in #CleanAirNow, we believe that by fostering a broad awareness can we ensure that clean air receives the investment it so urgently needs. #WorldCleanAirDay Watch here:

🛣️ 🇮🇩 We’re excited to share progress on our Road Transport Decarbonisation Pathway (RTDP) tool, a key innovation in reducing transport emissions and air pollution in Indonesia. This initiative comes as we prepare to mark World Clean Air Day, underscoring the importance of clean air for a sustainable future. Developed with our partners Clean Air Asia and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) under the UK PACT programme, the RTDP tool was recently tested in a workshop with over 50 key stakeholders. It empowers policymakers and urban planners to model decarbonisation pathways for the transport sector, taking into account emissions reductions and co-benefits like public health. “These efforts aim not only to achieve Indonesia’s climate targets but also help us develop economic and social co-benefits, ultimately improving the health of urban communities,” said Harriet Cooney, Deputy Head of Low Carbon Infrastructure, UK in Indonesia - UK in Indonesia - British Embassy Jakarta. Discover insights from policymakers and urban planners who tested the tool at our August workshop in Jakarta: https://lnkd.in/dBr8ZafD #CleanAirNow #WorldCleanAirDay #SustainableTransport #ClimateAction #AirPollution #Indonesia

Over 200 leaders from across Southeast Asia gathered on September 4 for the first-ever Southeast Asia Climate Philanthropy Forum to discuss three significant climate issues facing the region: the clean energy transition, clean air, and ocean conservation. Atty. Glynda Bathan-Baterina, Deputy Executive Director of Clean Air Asia, highlighted the urgent need to combat air pollution to protect public health and emphasized the importance of addressing the needs of the most vulnerable populations. The Southeast Asia Climate Philanthropy Forum is a pre-event to the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum 2024, co-hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Indonesian Coordinating Ministry of Maritime and Investment Affairs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gApygfMN

Join us in celebrating the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies! Clean Air Asia, through its Integrated Programme for Better Air Quality in Asia (IBAQ Programme), is organizing the "Regional Forum: Mobilizing Finance to Accelerate Air Quality and Climate Change Co-Benefits for Asian Cities" as part of the Asia Pacific Commemoration of the 5th International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies today, September 5, in Bangkok, Thailand. Supported by the Ministry of Environment Japan (MOEJ) and in collaboration with UN Environment Programme and UNESCAP, this event will focus on fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and exploring opportunities for technology transfer, policy alignment, and capacity building to create cleaner and healthier urban environments. Join us online via Zoom today: https://lnkd.in/gBEHq8xd

Air pollution is a major environmental health risk that affected 99% of the global population and caused 8.1 million deaths in 2021. It is the second leading cause of death after high blood pressure. By 2060, air pollution is projected to cost the global economy $2.6 trillion annually due to rising healthcare costs, lost productivity, and premature deaths. Despite its severe impact and the clear benefits of addressing it, clean air initiatives are still vastly underfunded. On the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, Clean Air Asia stands with the global community and supports the call to invest in #CleanAirNow.

Clean Air Asia is excited to join Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs Republic of Indonesia, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and many more at the first-ever Southeast Asia Climate Philanthropy Forum on September 4 in Jakarta! This inaugural event will bring together 200+ leaders across government, business, civil society, and philanthropy to drive collaborative action on clean energy, clean air, and ocean conservation. Together, we can accelerate a clean and sustainable future in Southeast Asia. Join us for the plenary sessions and breakout session here: https://lnkd.in/gwgJkCAe

Every September 7 we celebrate the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, highlighting the urgent need for global action to combat air pollution and improve air quality. Clean Air Asia is leading the call to address this issue in the region and recognizes that investing in cleaner air is vital for safeguarding both public health and the environment. By prioritizing air quality improvements, we can help prevent serious health issues and ensure a sustainable future. Swipe through to learn more about the significance of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies and discover why it is crucial to invest in #CleanAirNow.

Are you passionate about developing innovative climate finance strategies and business models? Do you have experience collaborating with international funding organizations such as development banks, bilateral aid agencies, and multilateral funds? Clean Air Asia is seeking dedicated climate finance experts to lead our initiative in accelerating low-carbon transport in Indonesia. The successful candidates will develop frameworks for understanding and accessing climate finance for transport and its effective use on transport mitigation and adaptation. Apply on or before September 11: • Climate Finance (International Expert): https://lnkd.in/gBfhYKT6 • Climate Finance (National Expert): https://lnkd.in/g3NfA6VT