The Accra edition of Breathe Cities, a global initiative aimed at empowering cities and communities to tackle air pollution and climate emissions, has been launched under the name ‘Breathe Accra’.
Alongside nine other cities worldwide, Accra has been selected to significantly reduce air pollution and its impact on residents’ health while empowering the government to create targeted policies and interventions.
Spearheaded by Clean Air Fund in collaboration with C40 Cities and Bloomberg Philanthropies, the initiative operates under the theme: “Reducing Air Pollution And Climate Emissions: Our Collective Path to a Healthier Future in Accra.”
Desmond Appiah, Country Lead for Clean Air Fund Ghana, emphasized the project’s focus on community engagement, aiming to empower residents to play a vital role in improving air quality.
He noted that the initiative would enhance Accra’s air quality data collection efforts, providing a more comprehensive understanding of pollution levels and enabling targeted solutions.
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Executive Director of Breathe Cities, Jaime Pumarejo, highlighted the deadly impact of toxic air, stressing the importance of collective action to save lives and address the climate emergency.
He praised Accra as a regional and global leader in reducing air pollution and carbon emissions while enhancing public health.
Antha Williams from Bloomberg Philanthropies welcomed Accra to the Breathe Cities initiative, expressing optimism about creating a safer and healthier future for all.
