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Collecting air quality data is crucial for evidence-informed measures to reduce air pollution. But the systems used to manage this data bring numerous challenges to governments and organisations. An open-source system developed by the global clean air movement would enable smarter and cheaper data management across the world.

Global leaders have finally agreed to transition away from fossil fuels and make crucial progress on renewables and energy efficiency by 2030. But the outcomes of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) will fall short of addressing the global climate and health crisis if governments don’t deliver a full phase out of fossil fuels that is fair, fast and funded.

Beyond long overdue commitments on fossil fuels and health, COP28 was an opportunity for clean air advocates to highlight the transformative potential of clean air for climate and health. A group of Clean Air Fund’s staff give their top reflections from this year’s conference in Dubai, UAE.

From deaths linked to fossil fuels to the impact of air pollution on period poverty, here’s your roundup of the latest air quality news.

Warsaw councillors voted in favour of implementing a low emission zone in Poland’s capital from July 2024. This significant win for Poland’s clean air movement is the result of concerted action involving civil society organisations, city government and the public.

The first-ever dedicated Health Day at COP28 brought together over 50 ministers of health to join their climate counterparts. Our Head of Health, Nina Renshaw, reflects on three major health announcements and what action is still needed to protect people and planet.

9 cities in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe will join London and Warsaw to receive support to clean their air as part of a $30 million initiative supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Clean Air Fund and C40 Cities. Breathe Cities aims to contribute to cutting air pollution by 30% by 2030 and prevent 39,000 premature deaths in selected cities

Black carbon emissions fuel climate change, but this pollutant is still largely untracked and uncapped by governments. As COP28 kicks off, it’s time the global climate community reassesses and addresses this critical element of the climate crisis.

Bulgaria’s capital introduced the first low emission zone in Eastern Europe on 1 December. Sofia’s bold clean air measures targeting polluting vehicles and domestic heating will reap numerous benefits for residents.

There is growing evidence that extreme temperatures and air pollution combined pose a greater risk to public health. But a range of measures can decrease the impact of heat on our health and reduce exposure to air pollution at the same time.