On September 24th, 2025, from 09:00 - 12:00 (New York), a panel discussion entitled “Smarter Feed, Stronger Genes, Healthier Herds: The Path to Lower Livestock Emissions” will be held.Livestock methane represents 32% of all human-made methane emissions. Increasing productivity of livestock systems is a crucial lever to reduce emissions from agriculture. It increases the production of food while reducing the need for extra animals, and it paves the way for the development and adoption of groundbreaking methane-reducing technologies by farmers. Investing in groundbreaking solutions to reduce emissions from livestock and on productivity increases are crucial steps to achieve the emissions reductions from livestock we need. The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), Clean Air Task Force (CATF), Spark Climate Solutions, and the Environmental Defense Fund are coming together to highlight the key pillars for optimizing productivity and reducing emissions in livestock: feed, breed, and animal health – the triple win. Through the lenses of multiple livestock stakeholders, we will highlight the opportunities and challenges on the path to sustainable intensification, technology development, and farmers’ adoption of solutions. We will also discuss how data and a strong measuring framework is crucial for livestock to achieve its goals: food production, economic gains, land protection, and emissions reductions. Register to participate!
On September 8th, 2025, from 5:30 - 17:00 (Paris), a virtual event entitled ‘‘Accelerating Clean Air Action: New Tools for 2025 and Beyond” will be held to mark the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 2025, this webinar will showcase new tools and knowledge resources designed to empower air quality managers globally. Together these initiatives strengthen decision-making, improve public engagement and drive effective policies for clean air. Featured launches include: New Curated Guidance on Air Quality Management Exchange platform (AQMx); The WHO Science and Policy Snapshots; The introduction of the UNECE E-learning course on monitoring air pollution effects under the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution; The launch of the WMO/Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW)’s 5th Edition of the Climate and Air Quality Bulletin; and the launch of the UNEP - Law and Air Quality Toolkit. Register to participate!
On September 7th; to mark the 6th annual International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, Participants will focus on the urgent need for stronger partnerships, increased investment, and share responsibility for overcoming air pollution. Air pollution, indoors and outdoors, directly impacts human and ecosystem health. We all share and breathe the same air; thus, we all have a responsibility to protect our atmosphere and ensure healthy air for everyone. Register to participate!
On September 3rd, 2025, from 15:00 - 16:30 (Paris) a Webinar entitled ‘‘Improving waste management in MENA region through better data: lessons from Iraq and Jordan.” was held. This webinar showcased the insights from two country-led initiatives in Iraq and Jordan aimed at strengthening data systems to support waste sector management strategies and climate goals, including reporting. Participants heared directly from the organizations that led the implementation in each country, gain insights into key findings and challenges, and can engage with project teams and technical experts during a live Q&A session. Watch the livestream!
WEBCASTS: Watch the Climate and Clean Air Coalition webinar to mark the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2025 and explore the calendar of upcoming meetings and events.
From 20-21 May 2025 - The Annual meeting of the Joint Task Force on Health Aspects of Air Pollution will be held virtually. The 2025 annual meeting of the Joint Task Force on the Health Aspects of Air Pollution gathered virtually 50 participants representing 27 Member States and 4 intergovernmental organizations to share information and updates or air quality and health and to review recent progress in the health risk assessment of air pollution under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (UNECE Air Convention). As recognized in the Declaration of the Seventh Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health, the Task Force will play an important role in supporting the implementation of Conference commitments on air quality, climate change and health, by providing a platform to exchange knowledge and information. The agenda covers international policies and processes for air quality and health, WHO tools for health risk assessment of air pollution (AirQ+ and CLIMAQ-H), progress in research on air quality and health, and relevant experiences in Member States. Other agenda items will address air pollution, climate change and health, and communicating on air quality and health. Presentations will include updates on the ongoing revision of the European Union Directive on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe, information about the Second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health in 2025 and the contribution of the Task Force to the regional Science and Policy Snapshots, and the use of behavioural and cultural insights for environment and health. Participants will also review current activities of the Task Force workplan for 2024–2025 and discuss the next steps for implementation.
STATEMENTS:
Statement from the U.N. Secretary General on the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2025; September 7th.
Air pollution is a global emergency – and a preventable one.
Today, nearly every person on Earth breathes air that is unsafe, contributing to millions of deaths every year – particularly amongst the elderly and children.
But solutions are within reach. We can rein in the pollutants that choke people, and heat the planet by investing in renewable energy, improving waste management, halting deforestation including wildfires, and promoting eco-friendly agriculture.
Bold policies are key, including stronger enforcement, public alert systems, and collaboration across borders.
Governments must seize the opportunity of new national climate plans – NDCs – due this year, to chart a course to drastic emission cuts, and a just transition away from fossil fuels.
For too many around the world, blue skies have been stained grey by inaction and injustice.
Let us take urgent steps today, for clean, breathable air for all.
António Guterres.
Every day, billions of people are on the move to school, to work and to care for others.
But for many, every step is harder than it really should be.
Not because of the journey itself, but because of the air that they breathe.
Air pollution is one of the world's deadliest environmental threats, claiming over 8 million premature lives each year, and countless days are lost for school and work accordingly and impacting people's quality of life. But this race against air pollution can be won.
We have the solutions, cleaner energy and cooking solutions, sustainable transport, better agricultural and waste practices, stronger regulatory frameworks and proven solutions to cut super pollutants.
Clean air is not a privilege. It's a right.
On this International Clean Air Day for Blue Skies, now is the time to pick up the pace and win this race. Sorry. We just do it again. Yes. No problem. It's a great pleasure to welcome everyone here today as we celebrate clean air for blue skies.
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Let me also expressed deep appreciation to the Republic of Korea for the strong support to this day, but also to the work that Unep does on the environment.
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