Nearly one billion people in the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills region—which spans parts of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Pakistan—are exposed to hazardous air every day, leading to around one million premature deaths annually and shortening average life expectancy by more than three years. The economic cost is immense, with an estimated 10 percent of regional GDP lost to reduced productivity, illness, and related damages.

Air pollution is an eminently solvable problem and South Asia needs urgent action to #EndAirPollution. Together for Clean Air!

 

 

Air Quality Champions

  • Reshab

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    Rishabh Pant and the World Bank have joined forces to call for action for bluer skies and a healthier planet.

  • SANA

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    Sana Mir, Pakistani cricket commentator and former cricketer talks about air quality in South Asia and its impacts on the public.

  • Sompal

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    Nepali cricketer & pacer Sompal Kami is calling for collective and individual action for clean air.

  • Wasim

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    Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram is calling for greater awareness, and collective and individual action for clean air.

  • Deepa

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    Deepa Malik, Indian Paralympian talks about air quality in South Asia and its impacts on the public.

Watch: How Countries are Tackling Air Quality Management

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#SouthAsia is home to 9 of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution. @WorldBank is helping the countries of South Asia #EndAirPollution and find workable solutions to achieve clean air. Learn more.
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Reducing sources of household air pollution should be one of the highest priorities to improve air quality in #SouthAsia. Learn how @WorldBank is helping the region implement feasible solutions. #EndAirPolltuion
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More than 50% of air pollution in major cities in #SouthAsia is not local, but travels from outside. To #EndAirPollution, cities, states, and countries need to work together. Learn more about effective regional responses.
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Air pollution is an eminently solvable problem and South Asia needs urgent action to #EndAirPollution. Learn how the @WorldBank is helping the region.
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Nearly one billion people across the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills breathe unhealthy air every day. New analysis shows practical clean air solutions can improve health, productivity, and lives across #SouthAsia.
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Across parts of #Bangladesh, #Bhutan, #India, #Nepal, & #Pakistan, nearly 1 billion people face unhealthy air daily. Read our latest report on cost-effective & scalable actions to #EndAirPollution
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Air pollution does not stop at borders. Coordinated and collaborative approaches to air quality management get better results and are nearly 45% less costly. Read our latest report on solutions for cleaner air across #SouthAsia
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