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We work with cities around the world, from Jakarta to Johannesburg, to clean their air. Learn more about our recent news, announcements and updates from our initiative and our 16 cities.
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Press Release23/06/2026GlobalBloomberg Philanthropies Commits $45 Million to Expand Clean Air Efforts as Breathe Cities Delivers Tangible Wins
New support builds on early successes in 14 cities where mayors have deployed nearly 1,200… -
Press Release26/05/2026GlobalThe ‘Air’ of Sofia: How Art and Data Are Transforming the Urban Environment Together
An interactive outdoor exhibition in Sofia is bringing together photography, science and public health to… -
Press Release13/05/2026Mexico CityMexico City Launches City’s First Low-Cost Air Sensor Network to Drive Targeted Clean Air Action as Part of Breathe Cities Initiative
Up to 15 low-cost sensors will be installed across community hubs to deliver hyperlocal air… -
Knowledge12/05/2026GlobalStrength in Numbers: How Cities Are Innovating Through Data to Unlock Ambitious Clean Air Action
Cities around the world are taking ambitious steps to clean the air we breathe, with… -
Blog07/05/2026GlobalIf Cities Want Public Support for Clean Air, They Need to Change How They Talk About It
Cities around the world are taking action on air pollution, yet public understanding and support… -
Blog20/04/2026GlobalWhat Are Effective Solutions to Reduce Air Pollution in Cities?
Air pollution is one of the biggest threats to urban health, climate stability and economic… -
Press Release11/03/2026GlobalNew Breathe Cities Research Shows Cities Leading on Air Quality Action Cut Air Pollution by Over 20%
New report, "Breathe better: How leading cities have rapidly cut air pollution", shows that cities… -
Knowledge11/03/2026GlobalBreathe Better: How Leading Cities Have Rapidly Cut Air Pollution
Air pollution remains the largest environmental health risk worldwide, with cities often experiencing some of… -
Press Release04/02/2026GlobalBreathe Cities Announces Cecilia Vaca Jones as New Executive Director
Former Ecuador Social Development Minister to lead global initiative supporting cities to clean our air.… -
Blog05/12/2025JohannesburgHow Youth Action is Breathing New Life into Johannesburg
From classrooms to community halls, Johannesburg’s Youth Air Champions are turning knowledge into action, leading… -
Press Release28/11/2025NairobiNairobi City County Launches New Air Quality Action Plan and First-of-its-Kind Public Data Portal to Accelerate Action for Clean Air
County announces strategic roadmap supported by Breathe Cities to improve air quality and make air… -
Press Release06/11/2025BogotáBreathe Cities Applauds the City of Bogotá, Earthshot Prize Winner
Colombian capital city honoured for its pioneering efforts to clean the air for eight million… -
Press Release04/11/2025GlobalBreathe Cities Mayors Unite On Air Quality Action at COP30 Local Leaders Forum
COP30 Local Leaders Forum gives mayors from around the world the chance to share solutions… -
Blog07/10/2025JakartaJakarta Students Reimagine a Cleaner City with Minecraft
Through the Schools Reinventing Cities competition, more than 2,000 young people from 324 schools used… -
Blog20/08/2025Johannesburg5 Ways Cities Can Deliver Long-Term Clean Air Action
The City of Johannesburg hosted the second Breathe Cities Knowledge Workshop, uniting officials from 10… -
Blog26/06/2025GlobalBreathe Cities Celebrates Two Years of Global Clean Air Action
Marking two years since its announcement, Breathe Cities reflects on how a local model for… -
Press Release11/06/2025NairobiNairobi Takes Action for Clean Air with First City-Owned Air Quality Monitoring Network
Nairobi launches its first city-owned air quality monitoring network—deploying 50 sensors delivering real-time data to… -
Blog03/06/2025GlobalAir Pollution: Sources, Impacts, and Solutions for Cities
Air pollution is one of the biggest threats to our health, our climate, and our… -
Blog25/04/2025GlobalFrom smog to solutions: The case for cleaner air in our cities
Mete Coban, Deputy Mayor of London for Energy and Environment, and Jane Burston, CEO of… -
Press Release28/03/2025GlobalMayors Show Their Support for Clean Air, as New Analysis Reveals Health and Economic Benefits of Tackling Air Pollution in Cities
C40 Cities Co-Chairs Mayor Sadiq Khan of London and Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown welcome… -
Knowledge27/03/2025GlobalBreathing Life into Cities: The Health and Economic Opportunities of Action for Clean Air
Cities are in a unique position in the battle against the “silent killer” of air… -
Press Release15/11/2024Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro launches Breathe Cities initiative to tackle air pollution
Rio de Janeiro has launched the 'Breathe Rio de Janeiro' initiative to enhance air quality… -
Press Release16/10/2024GlobalMexico City joins Breathe Cities initiative to cut air pollution
Mexico City has joined the Breathe Cities initiative to improve air quality, reduce carbon emissions,… -
Press Release23/09/2024GlobalThe city of Bogotá joins Breathe Cities initiative to tackle global air pollution
Bogotá has joined the Breathe Cities initiative to enhance air quality for its 7.9 million… -
Press Release11/09/2024NairobiNairobi launches Breathe Cities initiative in fight against air pollution
Nairobi is taking bold steps to tackle air pollution with the Breathe Cities initiative, uniting… -
Press Release10/09/2024GlobalThe city of Bangkok joins Breathe Cities initiative to curb global air pollution
Bangkok has joined the Breathe Cities initiative to reduce air pollution to improve public health… -
Press Release06/09/2024GlobalJohannesburg launches Breathe Cities initiative
Johannesburg has launched the Breathe Cities initiative during its annual Clean Air Week, aiming to… -
Press Release08/08/2024AccraAccra joins Breathe Cities to combat air pollution
Accra has shared more about its work with Breathe Cities to tackle air pollution through… -
Press Release23/04/2024GlobalJaime Pumarejo is new Executive Director of Breathe Cities
Jaime Pumarejo, former Mayor of Barranquilla in Colombia, has been appointed as the inaugural Executive… -
Press Release02/12/2023GlobalBreathe Cities: More cities join global initiative to fight air pollution
Breathe Cities is uniting cities worldwide to combat air pollution, protect public health, and accelerate… -
Press Release26/06/2023GlobalBreathe Cities: New initiative to tackle air pollution in cities around the world
Breathe Cities, a new global initiative, is bringing together city leaders, businesses, and communities to…
