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Air pollution is associated with over a million premature deaths per year in Africa, which occur due to people being exposed to harmful pollutants both indoors and outdoors. According to the IPCC 6th Assessment Report (AR6), Africa remains among the world’s most vulnerable regions to climate change with the continent facing a double burden of worsening air quality and climate vulnerability. SEI Africa director Philip Osano spoke to Quartz on the link between good air quality and sports.
Installation of an air quality sensor in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Photo: Lawrence Nzuve/SEI
Air pollution is associated with over a million premature deaths per year in Africa, which occur due to people being exposed to harmful pollutants both indoors and outdoors. Africa faces a double burden of worsening air quality, and climate vulnerability, which affects all sectors, including sports
SEI Africa director, Philip Osano
Journal article / Using arts-based approaches, researchers worked with communities in Nairobi to empower people to take action on air pollution.
Feature / The Climate and Clean Air conference brought together partners to discuss a shared agenda for clean air and climate change. SEI researchers share key takeaways.
Media coverage / Air pollution, another environmental risk associated with climate change, is found to increase the risk of low birth weight in infants and preterm births.
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