@africacleanair.bsky.social
Uniting partners across disciplines and borders for clean air. We bridge science and policy to drive scalable, open-access and evidence-based solutions for African cities.
#AirPollution is among the top 5 threats to life expectancy in Nigeria.
EPIC's 2025 #AQLIReport finds pollution shortens the average Nigerian resident’s life expectancy by 1.8 years, relative to what it would be if the @who.int guideline was met. bit.ly/41L9gOr
EPIC's 2025 #AQLIReport finds pollution shortens the average Nigerian resident’s life expectancy by 1.8 years, relative to what it would be if the @who.int guideline was met. bit.ly/41L9gOr
November 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
#AirPollution is among the top 5 threats to life expectancy in Nigeria.
EPIC's 2025 #AQLIReport finds pollution shortens the average Nigerian resident’s life expectancy by 1.8 years, relative to what it would be if the @who.int guideline was met. bit.ly/41L9gOr
EPIC's 2025 #AQLIReport finds pollution shortens the average Nigerian resident’s life expectancy by 1.8 years, relative to what it would be if the @who.int guideline was met. bit.ly/41L9gOr
Super pollutants like methane, black carbon & HFCs warm the planet faster than CO₂ and worsen #AirQuality. Cutting them brings quick wins for health & climate.
🔗 Learn more via this factsheet from the Climate and Clean Air Coalition: bit.ly/47W9KDw
🔗 Learn more via this factsheet from the Climate and Clean Air Coalition: bit.ly/47W9KDw
November 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Super pollutants like methane, black carbon & HFCs warm the planet faster than CO₂ and worsen #AirQuality. Cutting them brings quick wins for health & climate.
🔗 Learn more via this factsheet from the Climate and Clean Air Coalition: bit.ly/47W9KDw
🔗 Learn more via this factsheet from the Climate and Clean Air Coalition: bit.ly/47W9KDw
Partner Spotlight | Makerere University Lung Institute
From lung health research to policy advocacy, Makerere University Lung_Institute is advancing #CleanAir & stronger health systems in Uganda & beyond.
Proud to collaborate for #CleanAir4Africa.
From lung health research to policy advocacy, Makerere University Lung_Institute is advancing #CleanAir & stronger health systems in Uganda & beyond.
Proud to collaborate for #CleanAir4Africa.
November 12, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Partner Spotlight | Makerere University Lung Institute
From lung health research to policy advocacy, Makerere University Lung_Institute is advancing #CleanAir & stronger health systems in Uganda & beyond.
Proud to collaborate for #CleanAir4Africa.
From lung health research to policy advocacy, Makerere University Lung_Institute is advancing #CleanAir & stronger health systems in Uganda & beyond.
Proud to collaborate for #CleanAir4Africa.
Register for this interactive briefing with @heisoga.bsky.social to unpack key findings from the State of Global Air 2025 report, exploring what the latest data means for health, research and policy action across Africa.
🗓️ November 12th, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM EAT | 12:00 PM GMT
🔗: bit.ly/4oxD8XT
🗓️ November 12th, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM EAT | 12:00 PM GMT
🔗: bit.ly/4oxD8XT
November 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Register for this interactive briefing with @heisoga.bsky.social to unpack key findings from the State of Global Air 2025 report, exploring what the latest data means for health, research and policy action across Africa.
🗓️ November 12th, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM EAT | 12:00 PM GMT
🔗: bit.ly/4oxD8XT
🗓️ November 12th, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM EAT | 12:00 PM GMT
🔗: bit.ly/4oxD8XT
The AfriCAN Resources Hub brings together the latest research, tools & data to support clean air action across Africa.
Access insights, reports & case studies that turn evidence into impact.
👉 Explore: bit.ly/4ouqZmd
Access insights, reports & case studies that turn evidence into impact.
👉 Explore: bit.ly/4ouqZmd
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The AfriCAN Resources Hub brings together the latest research, tools & data to support clean air action across Africa.
Access insights, reports & case studies that turn evidence into impact.
👉 Explore: bit.ly/4ouqZmd
Access insights, reports & case studies that turn evidence into impact.
👉 Explore: bit.ly/4ouqZmd
Be part of the #CleanAir4Africa Network.
AfriCAN bridges people, science & policy to transform air quality data into meaningful action, from local innovation to global progress.
Learn more: bit.ly/4ov6OEY
AfriCAN bridges people, science & policy to transform air quality data into meaningful action, from local innovation to global progress.
Learn more: bit.ly/4ov6OEY
November 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Be part of the #CleanAir4Africa Network.
AfriCAN bridges people, science & policy to transform air quality data into meaningful action, from local innovation to global progress.
Learn more: bit.ly/4ov6OEY
AfriCAN bridges people, science & policy to transform air quality data into meaningful action, from local innovation to global progress.
Learn more: bit.ly/4ov6OEY
Partner Spotlight: The National Public Transport Alliance (NAPTA) is transforming Kenya’s transport sector through community engagement & policy advocacy.
From the Breathe Cities Initiative to Nairobi’s AQ Working Group, NAPTA is driving cleaner, sustainable mobility.
🔗 www.napta.or.ke
From the Breathe Cities Initiative to Nairobi’s AQ Working Group, NAPTA is driving cleaner, sustainable mobility.
🔗 www.napta.or.ke
November 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Partner Spotlight: The National Public Transport Alliance (NAPTA) is transforming Kenya’s transport sector through community engagement & policy advocacy.
From the Breathe Cities Initiative to Nairobi’s AQ Working Group, NAPTA is driving cleaner, sustainable mobility.
🔗 www.napta.or.ke
From the Breathe Cities Initiative to Nairobi’s AQ Working Group, NAPTA is driving cleaner, sustainable mobility.
🔗 www.napta.or.ke
Calling early-career researchers in #AtmosphericChemistry! The ECR-IGAC-iCACGP Committee is recruiting new members, especially from Africa and S. America.
Applications are due 4th January, 2026.
Learn more & apply: bit.ly/4nKRqmK
#CleanAir4Africa
Applications are due 4th January, 2026.
Learn more & apply: bit.ly/4nKRqmK
#CleanAir4Africa
November 6, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Calling early-career researchers in #AtmosphericChemistry! The ECR-IGAC-iCACGP Committee is recruiting new members, especially from Africa and S. America.
Applications are due 4th January, 2026.
Learn more & apply: bit.ly/4nKRqmK
#CleanAir4Africa
Applications are due 4th January, 2026.
Learn more & apply: bit.ly/4nKRqmK
#CleanAir4Africa
No one is immune to the health effects of air pollution, but the impacts are not felt equally. 90% of all deaths from air pollution occur in LMIC's.
#SoGA2025 addresses this & highlights success stories of combatting #AirPollution.
Read the full report: tinyurl.com/4enbywce
#SoGA2025 addresses this & highlights success stories of combatting #AirPollution.
Read the full report: tinyurl.com/4enbywce
November 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
No one is immune to the health effects of air pollution, but the impacts are not felt equally. 90% of all deaths from air pollution occur in LMIC's.
#SoGA2025 addresses this & highlights success stories of combatting #AirPollution.
Read the full report: tinyurl.com/4enbywce
#SoGA2025 addresses this & highlights success stories of combatting #AirPollution.
Read the full report: tinyurl.com/4enbywce
On #WorldCitiesDay, we celebrate #AI & innovation powering people-centred smart cities.
Across Africa, tech & data are transforming how we monitor air pollution & design better policies for more sustainable cities.
Across Africa, tech & data are transforming how we monitor air pollution & design better policies for more sustainable cities.
October 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
On #WorldCitiesDay, we celebrate #AI & innovation powering people-centred smart cities.
Across Africa, tech & data are transforming how we monitor air pollution & design better policies for more sustainable cities.
Across Africa, tech & data are transforming how we monitor air pollution & design better policies for more sustainable cities.
Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha | Chair, Dept. of Computer Science & Lead, AirQo, Makerere University
Prof. Bainomugisha pioneers tech-based air quality solutions. As a founding force behind AirQo, his work reflects AfriCAN’s belief in homegrown innovation to tackle #AirPollution.
Prof. Bainomugisha pioneers tech-based air quality solutions. As a founding force behind AirQo, his work reflects AfriCAN’s belief in homegrown innovation to tackle #AirPollution.
October 31, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha | Chair, Dept. of Computer Science & Lead, AirQo, Makerere University
Prof. Bainomugisha pioneers tech-based air quality solutions. As a founding force behind AirQo, his work reflects AfriCAN’s belief in homegrown innovation to tackle #AirPollution.
Prof. Bainomugisha pioneers tech-based air quality solutions. As a founding force behind AirQo, his work reflects AfriCAN’s belief in homegrown innovation to tackle #AirPollution.
A demo of the interactive AQLI platform reveals how you can compare countries, see where #AirPollution ranks among other major risks, track trends since 1998, and find out which regions are improving, and which are falling behind.
Try the map and see how your country ranks: aqli.epic.uchicago.edu
Try the map and see how your country ranks: aqli.epic.uchicago.edu
October 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
A demo of the interactive AQLI platform reveals how you can compare countries, see where #AirPollution ranks among other major risks, track trends since 1998, and find out which regions are improving, and which are falling behind.
Try the map and see how your country ranks: aqli.epic.uchicago.edu
Try the map and see how your country ranks: aqli.epic.uchicago.edu
Spotlight on #AQLI findings: Tanushree Ganguly presents the latest Africa insights from the 2025 #AQLI update revealing that African countries still face gaps in #AirQuality monitoring infrastructure. The AQLI helps fill this by showing how much longer people could live if they had cleaner air.
October 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Spotlight on #AQLI findings: Tanushree Ganguly presents the latest Africa insights from the 2025 #AQLI update revealing that African countries still face gaps in #AirQuality monitoring infrastructure. The AQLI helps fill this by showing how much longer people could live if they had cleaner air.
Driving conversations that put #CleanAir4Africa at the centre of Africa's development agenda is essential. Through partnerships, we’re raising awareness & engaging communities to make #AirQuality central to Africa’s future.
Partner with us & Share your air quality events here: bit.ly/4oGuYvE
Partner with us & Share your air quality events here: bit.ly/4oGuYvE
October 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Driving conversations that put #CleanAir4Africa at the centre of Africa's development agenda is essential. Through partnerships, we’re raising awareness & engaging communities to make #AirQuality central to Africa’s future.
Partner with us & Share your air quality events here: bit.ly/4oGuYvE
Partner with us & Share your air quality events here: bit.ly/4oGuYvE
Only a day left for our webinar on “Unlocking the latest data on air pollution’s impact on life expectancy in Africa”. Join us to explore the latest data on #AirPollution and life expectancy in Africa.
🗓 Oct 30th | 3–4 PM EAT
🔗 bit.ly/3KWrJBT
🗓 Oct 30th | 3–4 PM EAT
🔗 bit.ly/3KWrJBT
October 29, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Only a day left for our webinar on “Unlocking the latest data on air pollution’s impact on life expectancy in Africa”. Join us to explore the latest data on #AirPollution and life expectancy in Africa.
🗓 Oct 30th | 3–4 PM EAT
🔗 bit.ly/3KWrJBT
🗓 Oct 30th | 3–4 PM EAT
🔗 bit.ly/3KWrJBT
#AirPollution and climate change are inseparable. A new
Clean Air Journal editorial co-authored by AfriCAN’s Prof. Rebecca Garland calls for action to make #cleanair central to G20 priorities.
📖 Read the editorial: bit.ly/4nwUpPv
#CleanAir4Africa
Clean Air Journal editorial co-authored by AfriCAN’s Prof. Rebecca Garland calls for action to make #cleanair central to G20 priorities.
📖 Read the editorial: bit.ly/4nwUpPv
#CleanAir4Africa
October 28, 2025 at 7:14 AM
#AirPollution and climate change are inseparable. A new
Clean Air Journal editorial co-authored by AfriCAN’s Prof. Rebecca Garland calls for action to make #cleanair central to G20 priorities.
📖 Read the editorial: bit.ly/4nwUpPv
#CleanAir4Africa
Clean Air Journal editorial co-authored by AfriCAN’s Prof. Rebecca Garland calls for action to make #cleanair central to G20 priorities.
📖 Read the editorial: bit.ly/4nwUpPv
#CleanAir4Africa
Global action for #cleanair!
G20 ministers adopt the Cape Town Ministerial Declaration on Air Quality, protecting vulnerable populations, sharing best practices, and expanding access to reliable data.
Read the full declaration here: bit.ly/42X2eGO
G20 ministers adopt the Cape Town Ministerial Declaration on Air Quality, protecting vulnerable populations, sharing best practices, and expanding access to reliable data.
Read the full declaration here: bit.ly/42X2eGO
October 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Global action for #cleanair!
G20 ministers adopt the Cape Town Ministerial Declaration on Air Quality, protecting vulnerable populations, sharing best practices, and expanding access to reliable data.
Read the full declaration here: bit.ly/42X2eGO
G20 ministers adopt the Cape Town Ministerial Declaration on Air Quality, protecting vulnerable populations, sharing best practices, and expanding access to reliable data.
Read the full declaration here: bit.ly/42X2eGO
Partner Spotlight!
Taita Taveta County is advancing local #CleanAir action through strong #airquality management and pollution control—building healthier, more sustainable communities.
Together, we’re driving #CleanAir4Africa.
Taita Taveta County is advancing local #CleanAir action through strong #airquality management and pollution control—building healthier, more sustainable communities.
Together, we’re driving #CleanAir4Africa.
October 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Partner Spotlight!
Taita Taveta County is advancing local #CleanAir action through strong #airquality management and pollution control—building healthier, more sustainable communities.
Together, we’re driving #CleanAir4Africa.
Taita Taveta County is advancing local #CleanAir action through strong #airquality management and pollution control—building healthier, more sustainable communities.
Together, we’re driving #CleanAir4Africa.
The State of Global Air 2025 report is here!
It focuses on:
📌 Global air quality trends
📌 Impact of air pollution on dementia
📌 Rising noncommunicable disease risks
Let's pave the way for #CleanAirForAll through data-driven solutions tinyurl.com/4enbywce
It focuses on:
📌 Global air quality trends
📌 Impact of air pollution on dementia
📌 Rising noncommunicable disease risks
Let's pave the way for #CleanAirForAll through data-driven solutions tinyurl.com/4enbywce
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The State of Global Air 2025 report is here!
It focuses on:
📌 Global air quality trends
📌 Impact of air pollution on dementia
📌 Rising noncommunicable disease risks
Let's pave the way for #CleanAirForAll through data-driven solutions tinyurl.com/4enbywce
It focuses on:
📌 Global air quality trends
📌 Impact of air pollution on dementia
📌 Rising noncommunicable disease risks
Let's pave the way for #CleanAirForAll through data-driven solutions tinyurl.com/4enbywce
📢Applications are open! Passionate about #cleanair and environmental justice? The @openaq.org Ambassadors Program empowers emerging #airquality leaders with 9 months of training, mentorship, and global collaboration to fight air inequality.
📌Deadline: Dec. 5th, 2025
👉Learn more: bit.ly/47jcACh
📌Deadline: Dec. 5th, 2025
👉Learn more: bit.ly/47jcACh
October 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
📢Applications are open! Passionate about #cleanair and environmental justice? The @openaq.org Ambassadors Program empowers emerging #airquality leaders with 9 months of training, mentorship, and global collaboration to fight air inequality.
📌Deadline: Dec. 5th, 2025
👉Learn more: bit.ly/47jcACh
📌Deadline: Dec. 5th, 2025
👉Learn more: bit.ly/47jcACh
#AirPollution continues to silently shorten lives across Africa. Join us for a special webinar as we explore insights from
the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago's Air Quality Life Index on how cleaner air could extend life expectancy across the continent.
🔗 bit.ly/3KWrJBT
the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago's Air Quality Life Index on how cleaner air could extend life expectancy across the continent.
🔗 bit.ly/3KWrJBT
October 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
#AirPollution continues to silently shorten lives across Africa. Join us for a special webinar as we explore insights from
the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago's Air Quality Life Index on how cleaner air could extend life expectancy across the continent.
🔗 bit.ly/3KWrJBT
the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago's Air Quality Life Index on how cleaner air could extend life expectancy across the continent.
🔗 bit.ly/3KWrJBT
Meet the Advisory Council
Dr. Tunde Ajayi | General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency
Dr. Ajayi’s work in urban health and environmental governance supports AfriCAN’s vision of aligning city leadership with people-focused clean air strategies.
Dr. Tunde Ajayi | General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency
Dr. Ajayi’s work in urban health and environmental governance supports AfriCAN’s vision of aligning city leadership with people-focused clean air strategies.
October 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Meet the Advisory Council
Dr. Tunde Ajayi | General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency
Dr. Ajayi’s work in urban health and environmental governance supports AfriCAN’s vision of aligning city leadership with people-focused clean air strategies.
Dr. Tunde Ajayi | General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency
Dr. Ajayi’s work in urban health and environmental governance supports AfriCAN’s vision of aligning city leadership with people-focused clean air strategies.
The #CLEANAirForum 2025 may have wrapped up, but the conversations and insights continue.
You can now explore session resources, presentations, and highlights from the Forum, all in one place.
Access the full resource library here: bit.ly/476zFb1
You can now explore session resources, presentations, and highlights from the Forum, all in one place.
Access the full resource library here: bit.ly/476zFb1
October 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The #CLEANAirForum 2025 may have wrapped up, but the conversations and insights continue.
You can now explore session resources, presentations, and highlights from the Forum, all in one place.
Access the full resource library here: bit.ly/476zFb1
You can now explore session resources, presentations, and highlights from the Forum, all in one place.
Access the full resource library here: bit.ly/476zFb1
Research opportunity for early-career scientists!
Apply for the UNESCO–TWAS Programme in collaboration with Lincei Academy and SISSA for a 3-month research visit in Italy focused on sustainability science & the #SDGs.
🗓️ Deadline: Nov 17th, 2025
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4qfd4lj
Apply for the UNESCO–TWAS Programme in collaboration with Lincei Academy and SISSA for a 3-month research visit in Italy focused on sustainability science & the #SDGs.
🗓️ Deadline: Nov 17th, 2025
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4qfd4lj
October 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Research opportunity for early-career scientists!
Apply for the UNESCO–TWAS Programme in collaboration with Lincei Academy and SISSA for a 3-month research visit in Italy focused on sustainability science & the #SDGs.
🗓️ Deadline: Nov 17th, 2025
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4qfd4lj
Apply for the UNESCO–TWAS Programme in collaboration with Lincei Academy and SISSA for a 3-month research visit in Italy focused on sustainability science & the #SDGs.
🗓️ Deadline: Nov 17th, 2025
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4qfd4lj
We’re thrilled to welcome our newest partners to AfriCAN, each bringing unique expertise across science, policy, and citizen engagement.
Together, we’re expanding collaboration, strengthening data-driven action, and fostering unified effort for #cleanair4africa.
Together, we’re expanding collaboration, strengthening data-driven action, and fostering unified effort for #cleanair4africa.
October 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome our newest partners to AfriCAN, each bringing unique expertise across science, policy, and citizen engagement.
Together, we’re expanding collaboration, strengthening data-driven action, and fostering unified effort for #cleanair4africa.
Together, we’re expanding collaboration, strengthening data-driven action, and fostering unified effort for #cleanair4africa.