Advocacy Workshop: Ensuring Action on Air Pollution at the 4th UNGA HLM on the Prevention and Control of NCDs

Air pollution has overtaken tobacco as the world’s major risk factor for NCDs, now causing over 8 million avoidable premature deaths every year. The NCD community is most affected, with 4 in every 5 air pollution deaths being due to NCDs. Despite world leaders’ recognition of the toll of air pollution on health, more policies and investment for clean air are urgently needed – and will improve the lives of billions of people living with NCDs. This workshop will convene the global NCD community to discuss a common agenda and action plan to ensure that clean air becomes a higher health priority, including at the 4th UNGA High-Level Meeting (HLM) on NCDs by Heads of State and Government. Participants will help identify specific steps to take at national, regional and global level pre- and post-HLM to accelerate action on air pollution as part of the NCD response.