Impact of air pollution on children among issues discussed at ‘Climate Con’ in Bhopal
Correspondent
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BHOPAL: To mark the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies which falls on September 7, 2025, an event was organised by Youth4Children in partnership with UNICEF at Bhopal.
Children, young people and social media influencers participated in the programme.
During the event, Anil Gulati, Chief field office (a.i.) UNICEF Madhya Pradesh spoke on the theme of the day 'Racing for Air' and importance of clean air and the impact of air pollution on everyone and in particular children.
He said that the aim of such climate conversations with young people was to push for simple solutions and awareness among young people and use the power of social media for clean air and climate action.
Participants suggested solutions like planting trees, reuse of products, discouraging use of plastic, walk rather than drive to save petrol and use of alternative sources of fuel and repurposing products etc. All participants made a commitment to bring about one change in their life and something which they will push within their peers.
Nidhi Kaushik, Storyteller and Podcaster also spoke to children on how they can go for reuse rather than buying new products or cloth and walk rather than use two-wheelers if one needs to go short distance. Radio Jockey (RJ) Anadi conducted playful activities with children as what they will do for clean air and blue skies.
RJ Parul, Mansi Samadhiya, Avi Shukla Udenia also interacted with children and young people to spread awareness of steps they can take for clean air.
The United Nations General Assembly designated 7 September as International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies in 2019, with the first Day held in 2020.
The theme for the year 2025 is ’Racing for Air’; the sixth International Day of Clean Air for blue skies will emphasize the need to accelerate solutions and collective action to deliver clean air for all.
Air pollution is the second leading risk factor for death, causing premature deaths annually from conditions such as stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
