Bharat Shah from Chipaharmai, Nepal use solar irrigation instead of diesel pump for field irrigation. Solar irrigation has reduced carbon emissions whilst increasing productivity. Credit: Nabin Baral / Climate Visuals
Our action on super pollutants and health programme supports research, policy and advocacy efforts to accelerate action where most needed. We run open calls for proposals for research focused on closing evidence gaps on the health and climate impacts of super pollutants.
New multi-million programme to tackle black carbon and protect health
Clean Air Fund’s landmark programme is accelerating action on black carbon, a super pollutant that harms people’s health and drives climate change far beyond its share. With £10m funding from Wellcome, we will drive pioneering research and advocacy to deliver urgent health and climate benefits.
Black carbon, or soot, is one of the short-lived climate pollutants, or super pollutants, that are collectively responsible for half of global warming. Black carbon also pollutes the air, contributing to the millions of premature deaths from fine particulate matter and billions of economic costs each year.
