Asia's Pollution: How Can We Help?

South Asia is home to 9 of the world's 10 cities with the worst air pollution, which causes an estimated 2 million premature deaths across the region each year. Air pollution is an eminently solvable problem, but it requires urgent action from governments and stakeholders. The UNEP works with these groups to facilitate intergovernmental initiatives and networks, and to develop national and subnational action plans and policies on air quality.

The World Bank is helping South Asia to #EndAirPollution

Air pollution is a pressing issue in Asia, with fewer than 8% of people living on the continent breathing 'clean air' as defined by the World Health Organisation. South Asia, in particular, is home to 9 of the world's 10 cities with the worst air pollution, causing an estimated 2 million premature deaths across the region each year.

In addition, the Asia-Pacific Clean Air Partnership, established in 2015, is a platform for policymakers and stakeholders to share knowledge, tools, and innovative solutions to tackle air pollution in the region. It brings together countries, networks, and initiatives that focus on clean air in Asia-Pacific.

The World Bank's efforts are crucial in addressing the urgent need for action to curb deadly air pollution in South Asia and improving the health and well-being of the region's population.

The UN Environment Programme works with governments and stakeholders to facilitate intergovernmental initiatives and networks

Air pollution in Asia is a pressing issue, with fewer than 8% of people living in Asia breathing 'clean air' as classified by the World Health Organisation. South Asia, in particular, is home to 9 of the world's 10 cities with the worst air pollution, causing an estimated 2 million premature deaths across the region each year.

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) works with governments and stakeholders to facilitate intergovernmental initiatives and networks to tackle this issue. Established in 2015, the Asia-Pacific Clean Air Partnership is a platform for policymakers and stakeholders to share knowledge, tools and innovative solutions to reduce air pollution in the region. UNEP supports the development of national and subnational action plans and policies on air quality and relevant sectors, such as transport. They also undertake independent studies on policies at the request of cities and municipalities to offer the best solutions to reduce air pollution.

The World Bank is also involved in helping South Asia curb deadly air pollution. The UN Environment report proposes 25 measures that would significantly reduce air pollution, falling into 3 groups: measures that are already adopted fairly widely in Asia but could be implemented and enforced more broadly; measures that could be quickly implemented and enforced with existing technologies and policies; and measures that would require additional research and development but could have a significant impact on air quality.

The Asia-Pacific Clean Air Partnership is a platform for policy makers and stakeholders to share knowledge, tools and innovative solutions to tackle air pollution in the region

Air pollution in Asia is a serious problem. South Asia is home to 9 of the world's 10 cities with the worst air pollution, which causes an estimated 2 million premature deaths across the region each year and reduces life expectancy by an average of 5 years.

The World Bank is also helping the region to tackle air pollution. A report by the World Bank highlights that air pollution is an eminently solvable problem and that South Asia needs urgent action.

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) works with governments and stakeholders to facilitate intergovernmental initiatives and networks to achieve a pollution-free Asia-Pacific. The UN Environment report proposes 25 measures that would significantly reduce air pollution. These air quality solutions fall into 3 groups: measures that are already adopted fairly widely in Asia and could be implemented and enforced in all parts of the continent where appropriate; measures that are already being implemented in some parts of Asia but need to be scaled up and enforced more strictly; and measures that are new to Asia but have been successfully implemented in other regions.

The UN Environment report proposes 25 measures that would significantly reduce air pollution

Air pollution is a major issue in Asia, with fewer than 8% of people living on the continent breathing 'clean air' as classified by the World Health Organisation. South Asia, in particular, is home to 9 of the world's 10 cities with the worst air pollution, causing an estimated 2 million premature deaths across the region each year.

The Asia-Pacific Clean Air Partnership, established in 2015, is a platform for policymakers and stakeholders to share knowledge, tools and innovative solutions to tackle air pollution in the region. It brings together countries, networks and initiatives that focus on clean air.

The World Bank is also working with the region to help curb deadly air pollution, and the UNEP works with governments and stakeholders to facilitate intergovernmental initiatives and networks, supporting the development of national and subnational action plans and policies on air quality.

Air pollution in South Asia causes an estimated 2 million premature deaths each year and reduces life expectancy by an average of 5 years

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) works with governments and stakeholders to facilitate intergovernmental initiatives and networks to reduce air pollution. The Asia-Pacific Clean Air Partnership, established in 2015, is a platform for policymakers and stakeholders to share knowledge, tools and innovative solutions to tackle air pollution in the region.

The World Bank and UNEP are working to support the development of national and subnational action plans and policies on air quality and relevant sectors, such as transport. The World Bank is also helping to optimise functionality and give people the best possible experience through the use of cookies.

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