Starting in 2025, Emory began sending students to attend the WHO's second conference on air pollution and health. Emory's attendance continues their collaboration on the BreatheLife campaign that encourages cities and countries to improve local air quality.
From the WHO: "The Global conference on air pollution and health: accelerating action for clean air, clean energy access and climate change mitigation will highlight evidence-based, coordinated multi-sectoral solutions in cities, countries and regions to prevent communicable and noncommunicable disease, save lives, protect child health and limit climate change across the world."
Pre-Conference Recap
Monday, March 24th was the pre-conference day of the WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health. This day, researchers, activists, and emerging leaders gathered to set the stage for a successful conference later this week.
Day One Recap
Tuesday, March 25th was the first day of the WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health. Today, experts from around the world convened to share testimonies about the impacts of air pollution and discuss pressing topics including superpollutants, wildfires, and chronic disease.
Day Two Recap
Wednesday, March 26th was the second day of the WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health. Panels on topics including agriculture, air quality management, transportation, and solid waste burning continued to promote the sharing of expert knowledge across national borders, and the day ended with an energetic concert featuring environmental activist and artist Ricky Kej.
Day Three Recap
Thursday, March 27th was the third and final day of the WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health. Highlights included a special speech from President Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego of the Republic of Colombia, a strategic communications panel, and a screening of the movie Respira, Mamá. In the evening, key stakeholders convened for high-level commitments to decisive action on clean air.

Mikee Octobre

Rodrigo Puentes, Ph.D Candidate

Jiyoung Hwang, MPH '24

Kylie Hanson '25C

Isobel Li, '27C

Candelaria Bergero, PhD Candidate

Willow Newcomb, '25 LGS

Maria Cardelino, '25 RSPH

Lucas Huang, '27 C
