À l’approche de la #CleanAirDay, nous mettons en lumière les initiatives et actualités du système des Nations Unies, de nos partenaires et d’autres acteurs qui contribuent à souligner l’urgence de trouver des solutions à la pollution de l’air et à ses graves conséquences sur la santé humaine, le climat, la biodiversité, les écosystèmes et, plus largement, la qualité de vie.
07 Sep
2026
16:33 EAT
António Guterres (@antonioguterres)
Air pollution is taking a devastating toll on lives & economies.
The case for action has never been clearer.
Reducing air pollution protects health, boosts productivity & builds more resilient & prosperous societies.#CleanAirDay pic.twitter.com/sOHXtV18g7— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) September 7, 2026
07 Sep
2026
14:42 EAT
UNEP Executive Director highlights clean air as a smart investment
“Clean air is not a cost. It is one of the smartest investments that we can make.”
On the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen shares her message, highlighting the economic and health benefits of clean air and calling for accelerated action.
Watch the full message:
07 Sep
2026
12:56 EAT
New report launched: Clean air and climate action delivers returns far beyond its costs
Every US $1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together can generate around US $15 in economic benefits, according to a new UNEP and Climate and Clean Air Coalition spotlight publication launched today for #CleanAirDay.
Hidden assets: The economic and health case for climate and clean air action examines 25 proven measures and shows how integrated action can protect health, strengthen economies and deliver climate benefits.
04 Sep
2026
15:01 EAT
UN Secretary-General urges governments, businesses and investors to act now in Clean Air Day message
Ahead of International Day for Clean Air and blue skies, UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls on governments, businesses and investors to act now, stressing that cleaner air saves lives, boosts productivity and builds more resilient and sustainable societies.
04 Sep
2026
14:07 EAT
Air pollution glossary: Key terms for understanding the air we breathe
What we talk about when we talk about clean air
From PM2.5 and ground-level ozone to black carbon and VOCs, the language of air pollution can get technical fast. Ahead of #CleanAirDay, explore UNEP’s glossary of the key terms you need to know – and why they matter for people and the planet.
03 Sep
2026
18:23 EAT
Open call for nominations: recognizing outstanding work in preventing chronic respiratory diseases and air pollution
The United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is now accepting nominations for its 2026 awards. This year's awards focus on preventing and managing chronic respiratory diseases, as well as reducing the harmful impact of air pollution on human health.
Since 2018, these awards have recognized achievements on multisectoral action in the prevention and control of NCDs, mental health and the wider NCD-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
More information at: Call for nominations for UN NCD Task Force Award 2026