"The #COVID19 pandemic & the measures taken in many countries to contain it have taken a heavy toll on lives, livelihoods & economies. But there have also been some unexpected benefits. In many places, we have seen a significant drop in #AirPollution"-@DrTedros on #CleanAirDay
"We are reminded of how starved our lungs have been of clean, uncontaminated air.
This respite in our normally bustling cities & towns has resulted in cleaner air, fewer cars, less noise, & communities that are safer for 🚶♀️ & 🚴"-@DrTedros #CleanAirDay
"In the face of global challenges posed by #AirPollution, #ClimateChange, social & economic inequalities, & the ongoing pandemic, we have a chance to build back better.
Building back better must mean building back greener & cleaner"-@DrTedros #CleanAirDay
"The WHO Manifesto for a healthy and green recovery to #COVID19 provides a prescription for a “better normal” with improved social and environmental health and well-being for all"-@DrTedros #cleanairday
"It includes 80+ specific actions for governments at all levels. Among those relevant to fighting #AirPollution are:
🌀Establishing & enforcing air quality standards
🌀Developing coherent multi-sectoral policies & actions for preventing air pollution"-@DrTedros #CleanAirDay
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🌀Developing & implementing policies to ensure clean fuels & technologies for 🥘, heating & 💡 in 🏠
🌀Ensuring cleaner air through implementing interventions in polluting sectors & through access to cleaner fuels & technologies for 🥘, heating & 💡"-@DrTedros #CleanAirDay
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🌀Stopping subsidies on fossil fuels, such as for power generation & transport
🌀Subsidizing or exempting tax of clean energy & fuels such as solar-, hydro- & wind-based electricity
🌀Embedding environmental & health benchmarks in the financial recovery packages"-@DrTedros
"We stand at a pivotal moment in history. We are not just fighting a virus.
We’re fighting for a healthier, safer & cleaner future; for clean air & blue skies.
We cannot expect a future generation to do it. We must do it – and we can only do it together"-@DrTedros #CleanAirDay
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