24 June 2026
24 June, 9:00 – 17:00
Buffini Chao Deck, 3rd Floor, National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX
In the heart of London — a city at the forefront of tackling air pollution — we’re bringing together climate, health, and finance leaders to spotlight the latest evidence, explore what’s working and where momentum is building, and what it will take next to make clean air a reality for everyone, everywhere.
The Hub will take place on 24 June, with a day-long programme of curated conversations, practical sessions and cultural activations at the National Theatre.
What to expect at the Clean Air Hub
Our full-day programme highlights how to move from evidence to action on clean air, structured around key thematic tracks:
Global solutions for our shared air | 9:00 – 12:45
Climate, clean air and health – the economic case for action
09:30 – 10:30 | Keynote and panel
Reducing air pollution and climate pollutants represents one of the most immediate opportunities to protect human health while advancing climate goals and driving economic growth. Join Jane Burston OBE, Founder and CEO of Clean Air Fund, Martina Otto, Head of Secretariat at the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, and more to explore how climate, air quality and health priorities can be advanced together through practical implementation, investment, and international cooperation. The discussion will draw attention to the health and economic co-benefits of the UK’s climate policies, as demonstrated in new analysis from the Clean Air Fund and CBI Economics, and build momentum ahead of the launch of the CCAC-UNEP Global Economic Assessment of Climate and Clean Air in July 2026, which will further highlight the significant economic and health returns from rapid action to reduce air pollution and super pollutants.
Financing: making air quality and super pollutants visible in climate finance
10:35 – 11:30 | Panel
Air pollution and super pollutants are major yet underfunded drivers of adverse health outcomes, economic loss, and climate change. Join leading experts, including Valerie Hickey, Director of Environment at the World Bank Group, Jane Burston OBE, Founder and CEO of Clean Air Fund, and others, for a panel discussion moderated by climate finance expert David McCauley to unpack barriers to air quality finance, showcase practical solutions, and identify opportunities to scale investment through climate and development finance systems.
Supercharge your sustainability goals with clean air
11:45 – 12:45 | Panel
As expectations from investors, benchmarks and reporting frameworks evolve, air quality is becoming an increasingly material component of corporate sustainability performance. Join Catherine Howarth, CEO of ShareAction, Robin Hodess, CEO of GRI, and more, to explore how air pollution is shaping investor expectations, what leading frameworks (including WBA and GRI) expect from companies, how peers are acting on air pollution, and how to strengthen your organisation’s sustainability strategy.
Community clean air action | 13:00 – 14:30
Parent & love-led creative campaigning for city-level change
13:00 – 13:45 | Panel
Children are uniquely vulnerable to the air pollution crisis, and parents are powerful advocates for change. This panel brings together grassroots clean air leaders from India, Mexico and the UK, including Bhavreen Kandhari, Co-Founder of Warrior Moms, Areli Carreón, organiser at Mamás y Papás por el Clima, Jemima Hartshorn, Founder of Mums for Lungs, Rosamund Kissi Debrah, a leading advocate on air pollution, Maya Mailer, Co-Director of Our Kids’ Climate, and more. They will share lived experiences, local insights and tangible solutions, from safer streets and cycling initiatives to community-owned renewables and creative campaigning. Spanning traffic fumes, wildfires and oil refineries, the conversation will explore the power of parent-led organising and campaigning.
Until the Last Breath: the story of community-led change in Poland
14:00 – 14:30 | Screening and Q&A
This session brings to life the human stories behind clean air action through a powerful excerpt from Until the Last Breath, a new documentary film spotlighting residents who mobilised for reform in Krakow and wider Poland. The short screening will be followed by a Q&A with Andrzej Guła, Co-Founder of the advocacy group Polish Smog Alert, in conversation with Maria-Krystyna Duvel, Executive Director for Europe at Clean Air Fund.
Cities turning ambition into action | 14:45 – 17:30
Champions of Breathe Cities: the new chapter of clean air action
14:45 – 15:45 | Keynote and panel
This session will explore how political leadership, public support and city-led delivery are helping turn clean air commitments into lasting progress for people, health and climate. Join Cecilia Vaca Jones, Executive Director of Breathe Cities and city leaders for a high-level mayoral conversation on the next chapter of urban clean air leadership. Hosted by Breathe Cities, a global initiative delivered by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Clean Air Fund and C40 Cities, supporting cities to clean the air and enhance public health.
London’s Clean Air Journey – in conversation with Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy
16:00 – 16:30 | In conversation with Mete Coban
London has taken bold steps to tackle air pollution and improve public health. Join Mete Coban, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy and Cecilia Vaca Jones, Executive Director of Breathe Cities, for a conversation on the city’s progress to date, the benefits being realised, and how cities can go further and faster to deliver cleaner air whilst tackling climate change.
London’s clean air journey – UrbanBetter Cityzens clean air run
16:30 – 16:45 | Presentation
Young Londoners from UrbanBetter will share findings from a Cityzens clean air run taking place on Sunday 21st June, showcasing how air quality data can shape local action and engage young people.
London’s clean air journey – the Inside Story
16:45 – 17:30 | Screening & Panel
Featuring a screening of Inside Story: the fight to clean up London’s air, a new film by the Grantham Institute, this session brings together researchers, health professionals and city leaders, including Dr Ian Mudway, Imperial College London, and Dr Abigail Whitehouse, Queen Mary University London, to discuss how London has tackled air pollution. The conversation, moderated by Dr Neil Jennings, Grantham Institute, will explore the role of data, effective policies, and priorities for the next phase of action. Co-hosted with the Grantham Institute.
Arts and culture – making the invisible visible | 9:00 – 17:30
Black carbon photography collection
9:00 – 17:30 | Exhibition
Black carbon is a powerful super pollutant: heating the planet, polluting the air and harming human health. Explore highlights from a travelling exhibition bringing to life the human impact of black carbon – showing the communities hit hardest and the actions they are taking to protect their health and livelihoods. The photographs were taken by local photographers in Brazil, Kenya, Nepal and Nigeria, commissioned by Climate Visuals in partnership with Clean Air Fund, and are available for free for non-profit, educational and editorial use.
Mothers Rise Up exhibition
9:00 – 17:30 | Exhibition
Curated by Mothers Rise Up, this exhibition of powerful artwork will showcase how creativity can drive clean air action. More details to follow.
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