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UN Observed International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on 7 September 2025.

Important Days | Dated: 10 Sep 2025

The United Nations (UN) observed the 6th International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on 7 September 2025 to raise awareness about the urgent need to reduce air pollution, the leading global environmental health risk. The 2025 theme was “Racing for Air. Every Breath Matters.”

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution 74/212 on 19 December 2019, designating 7 September each year as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies.
  • - The first observance of this international day took place on 7 September 2020, highlighting the global call for clean and healthy air.
  • - The 2025 global event was jointly organized by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on 5 September 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC-BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The Bangkok event was conducted in a hybrid format, bringing together governments, civil society, and experts to discuss innovative policies and practices to combat air pollution.
  • (ii) Climate Week India 2025, aligned with the observance, is scheduled from 7–14 September across 22 cities to promote nationwide community-led climate action.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

When is the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies observed annually?

Correct Answer: 7 September

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