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Jane Burston
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Founder & CEO at @cleanairfund.bsky.social | WEF Young Global Leader & Council on Clean Air | Trustee @parkinsons.org.uk | Triathlon enthusiast | She/Her
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📢 NEW from #COP30: 9 countries announce they’ll tackle major sources of black carbon emissions: Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Madagascar, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Uganda.

A milestone for multilateral action on #SuperPollutantSolutions 👇
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November 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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.@cop30brazil.bsky.social has begun in Belém 🌎

Our message is clear: the global community must step up action on super pollutants – the emergency brake for climate change.

What exactly are we hoping to see? Let @janeburston.bsky.social explain 🎥⬇️ #SuperPollutantSolutions #COP30
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Action on super pollutants can slow global warming 4x faster than acting on carbon dioxide alone‼️

Learn more about the climate’s ‘emergency brake’ 🛑⬇️ or visit the #SuperPollutantSolutions Pavilion in the #COP30 Blue Zone to pull it in person!

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November 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Wildfires are intensifying due to black carbon, a super pollutant that harms health, degrades #AirQuality & accelerates climate change 🧯

These free to use images by
@climatevisuals.bsky.social expose the impacts of black carbon in the Amazon ahead of #COP30 📸 www.cleanairfund.org/news-item/ph...
Community in the Amazon fights wildfires, exposed to black carbon smoke. Community in the Amazon fights wildfires, exposed to black carbon smoke. Community in the Amazon fights wildfires, exposed to black carbon smoke. Community in the Amazon fights wildfires, exposed to black carbon smoke.
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Waste burning is a huge source of #AirPollution and greenhouse gases.

This #InternationalDayofClimateAction, we spotlight how community-led initiatives on waste management are fighting air pollution and climate change at the same time: bit.ly/4oAPb6h

#ClimateAction #ClimateActionDay #COP30
October 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Join our webinar on Oct 28 (1-2:15 GMT) to hear:
✅ Key findings from the 2025 State of Global #AirQuality Funding report
✅ Where regional funding disparities exist
✅ How countries & donors can overcome barriers & scale up funding equitably
Register now: bit.ly/3KXgRDX @theadvocacyteam.bsky.social
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October 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Africa is the fastest urbanising continent in the world, & #AirPollution is its 2nd biggest health threat.

Ahead of the #G20, South Africa's Environment Minister shares why improving #AirQuality can save lives, protect health & build fairer, more resilient economies 📺 👇 https://t.co/ebjipTv9Lv
October 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Clean air saves lives & boosts economies. Yet just 1% of #GlobalDev finance goes towards improving #AirQuality.

It’s time for governments & donors to fund clean air solutions for healthier communities & sustainable growth. Read the report ▶️ bit.ly/4gXEAjm
Graphic reading 'cutting air pollution could boost global GDP by up to $2.4 trillion' Graphic reading 'targeted clean air policies could save 2 million lives per year' Graphic reading 'funding for outdoor air quality still only makes up 1% of international development finance'
October 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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📢 NEW: Governments continue to funnel billions into fossil fuel-prolonging projects - while clean air gets just 1% of #GlobalDev finance.

Explore the findings of our report, The State of Global Air Quality Funding 2025, out today 👉 bit.ly/4gXEAjm
October 8, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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We spoke to Reckitt, Haleon & @shareaction.bsky.social on their roles driving business action on dirty air - to ensure better health for communities and the planet. Check out the video below ⬇️📹
September 18, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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We’re excited to announce our 2025 #UrbanCleanAirChampions!🌍

From grassroots action in Accra, to influencing policy in Bangkok, these champions demonstrate how clean air action looks in practice. Meet them ahead of
@unep.org #CleanAirDay 👇
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September 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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NEW: #AirQuality Toolkit for Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) 🛠️

This practical guide supports DFIs to integrate clean air into their multi-sectoral investments & to understand how their development projects can lead to air quality improvement ⬇️ bit.ly/42ZOU4J @cleanairasia.bsky.social
Quote from Jane Burston, CEO of Clean Air Fund - "In the current economic climate we need to make our money go further. We need to prioritise investments that improve lives in multiple ways - by increasing economic prosperity, promoting sustainable development and improving health. Clean air can contribute to all of those. This Air Quality Toolkit for development finance institutions helps donors to integrate air quality considerations into their projects. By harnessing these resources, we can drive transformative change worldwide, creating a healthier, more sustainable future for all."
April 28, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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Cities are at the forefront of the clean air movement, with transformative results for #PublicHealth & the environment.

@janeburston.bsky.social & @metecoban92.bsky.social reflect on the work of Breathe Cities, @london.gov.uk's ULEZ & more ⬇️ #AirQuality
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From smog to solutions: The case for cleaner air in our cities
Mete Coban, deputy mayor of London for energy and environment, and Jane Burston, CEO of the Clean Air Fund, discuss the drive to clean air for communities in every part of the globe.
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April 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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👏 Over 50 countries, cities and organisations agreed to reduce the health impacts of air pollution by 50% by 2040 at the @who.int Global Conference on #AirPollution and #Health.

Read more: bit.ly/3QRg1s3 #CleanAir4Health2025
Commitments made to save 3 million lives by halving health impacts of air pollution at WHO conference
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Government of Colombia convened over 700 people from over 60 countries, including Ministers of Health, Environment and Energy, mayors, health professionals and ...
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March 31, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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ICYMI 👀 We're pledging an additional $90m for health & climate efforts over the next two years 🫁🌍

Learn more about the commitments made by countries, cities & organisations at last week's @who.int Global Conference on #AirPollution & #Health ▶️ www.cleanairfund.org/news-item/wh...
Graphic reading 'the WHO is committed to halving the health impacts of air pollution by 2040' Graphic reading 'delivering on this vision will save over 3 million lives annually by 2040, including 350,000 children under 5'. Graphic reading 'Over the past 5 years we've spent $110m towards our goal of clean air for all' Graphic that reads 'we're pledging an additional $90m for health and climate efforts over the next 2 years'
March 31, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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People’s experience of air pollution is front and centre at the
@who.int Conference on #AirPollution & #Health. This dsiplay of @climatevisuals.bsky.social ‘visualising air pollution’ collection shows how people all around the world experience the effects of dirty air. See more 👉 bit.ly/421TnlL
March 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Air pollution & climate change are both mainly caused by burning fossil fuels. Transitioning to cleaner energy sources & divesting from fossil fuels can improve #AirQuality, protect #Health & limit #ClimateChange.

Hear from @janeburston.bsky.social at our event with @fossiltreaty.bsky.social 🔽
March 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Delighted to co-host opening reception for @who.int Conference on #AirPollution & #Health with @fossiltreaty.bsky.social. Made for an inspiring start to a week of discussions, announcements & collaborations to drive action on clean air & protect health @drmarianeira.bsky.social @alexraf.bsky.social
Delegates attend the opening reception of the WHO 2nd Global Conference on Air Pollution & Health. Delegates attend the opening reception of the WHO 2nd Global Conference on Air Pollution & Health. Delegates attend the opening reception of the WHO 2nd Global Conference on Air Pollution & Health. Delegates attend the opening reception of the WHO 2nd Global Conference on Air Pollution & Health.
March 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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📢 NEW: Cutting black carbon is one of the fastest, most effective ways to slow #ClimateChange & reduce #AirPollution.

On this #WorldDayForGlaciers, our new report calls for urgent action to reduce black carbon emissions for climate gains & cleaner air 🔽
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Tackling Black Carbon: How to Unlock Fast Climate and Clean Air Benefits
This report highlights how to cut black emissions rapidly, and at scale, delivering near-immediate climate gains while improving air quality.
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March 21, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Mayors around the world are celebrating the news from London that ULEZ is delivering cleaner air for the UK capital.

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Cleaner air, global praise: climate leaders react to London's ULEZ success
March 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Countries have the chance to be global #Climate leaders AND drive near-immediate health and economic benefits.

How? By integrating clean air measures (like tackling super pollutants) into their #NDCs, writes @janeburston.bsky.social ✍️⬇️ #AirPollution
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Why reducing super pollutants isn't just good for the climate
Countries integrating clean air measures into their NDCs are driving action on climate change while benefiting public health and the economy.
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February 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Encouraging to see increasing recognition for #AirPollution as a critical threat to our health, climate and economies 🌍

Our CEO @janeburston.bsky.social is in Davos for #WEF25, calling on world leaders to prioritise #AirQuality and action on super pollutants ⬇️
January 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Many #ClimateChange solutions can also address #AirQuality, unlocking economic opportunities & supporting a just transition to sustainability.

Ahead of WEF's Annual Meeting, @janeburston.bsky.social urges leaders to prioritise clean air in the #ClimateFinance agenda www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
Why clean air must be central to the climate finance agenda
A lack of clean air is not only accelerating climate change, it is responsible for millions of deaths each year and is a silent driver of economic decline.
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January 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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#AirQuality in Germany has been improving for the last couple of decades, but more ambitious government action will be required to tackle #AirPollution head on.

@dorobaltruks.bsky.social from the Centre for Planetary Health Policy explains why there's reason to feel hopeful 🙏 ⬇️
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Germany’s domestic efforts and international ambitions for clean air
Germany’s air quality has improved over the past decades, but the government needs to do more to tackle air pollution.
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January 10, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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We need higher ambitions to improve #AirQuality for people and planet in 2025.

In our global to-do list, CEO @janeburston.bsky.social sets out six actions for governments, philanthropic funders and businesses to tackle #AirPollution🔽 #CleanAirNow
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New year, cleaner air: A global to-do list for 2025
Our global to-do list sets out six actions for governments, philanthropic funders and businesses to tackle air pollution in 2025.
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January 6, 2025 at 5:36 AM