Clean air, free from dust and smoke, is an essential requirement for human beings and all life on earth. Unfortunately, industrialization, which began in the middle of the 19th century, heavily polluted our air and water sources, causing severe lung and heart disorders, and causing millions of premature deaths annually.
Air pollution also negatively affects the Earth’s fragile ecosystems, biodiversity and climate. To address the same issue, 7 September is celebrated every year as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. Below we look at the history of the day and the theme of this year’s event.
International Day of Clean Air 2021 for Blue Skies: History
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution at the 52nd plenary meeting of its seventy-fourth session on Sustainable Development on December 19, 2019, by which September 7 became the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. 2020 marked the first international celebration of the day with the theme “Clean Air for All”. The day is celebrated by the member states of the United Nations, United Nations organizations, governmental and non-governmental organizations and individuals around the world.
International Day of Clean Air 2021 for Blue Skies: Resolution
The United Nations adopted the resolution outlined above, acknowledging the need to reduce the number of casualties and diseases from pollutants such as chemicals in the air, water and soil by the year 2030. The resolution also emphasizes the need to reduce contaminants in our environment. and reducing our harmful effects on it through air quality and waste management.
The UN resolution report calls for stronger international cooperation for research and collection of data about air quality and finding solutions to air pollution. It underlined the importance of public awareness of air quality issues. The report also pointed out that clean air can help reduce the severity of climate change.
International Day of Clean Air 2021 for Blue Skies: Theme
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) website states that “Healthy Air, Healthy Planet” is the theme of this year’s observance of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. Apart from the topics mentioned, this year’s program also focuses on climate change and sustainable development. Official ceremonies will take place in New York, Nairobi and Bangkok.
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