The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is annually observed on 7th September .
The purpose of the day is:
- to raise awareness of the importance of clean air for health, productivity, the environment, and the economy,
- to highlight the close link of air quality to other environmental and developmental challenges such as climate change,
- to promote and facilitate actions to improve air quality by sharing actionable knowledge best practices, innovations, and success stories, and
- to strengthen international cooperation in reducing air pollution and improving air quality.
Inception:
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies was held around the world for the first time on 7th September 2020.
In late 2019, the Republic of Korea proposed to launch an annual International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies.
Theme
2023 theme: “Together for Clean Air”.