Over 250 participants representing national and local governments, academic institutions, startups, funding organizations, development partners, and grassroots groups from across Africa will convene in Nairobi from July 15th to 17th for the third edition of the CLEAN-Air Forum.

Organized by AirQo, a pan-African air quality research initiative at Makerere University, and hosted in collaboration with Nairobi City County Government, WRI Africa, and the Health Effects Institute, the Forum builds on the success of previous editions held in Kampala (2023) and Lagos (2024). This year’s meeting will feature a dynamic program designed to foster collaboration and inspire action. Participants can expect engaging policy dialogues that focus on advancing evidence-informed regulations across African cities. The forum will also showcase emerging technologies, including low-cost air quality sensors and the use of artificial intelligence for pollution forecasting tools that are transforming how cities monitor and respond to air quality challenges.

“The CLEAN-Air Forum has become Africa’s leading platform for driving evidence, innovation, and equity in air quality,” said Wanjira Mathai, Managing Director for Africa and Global Partnerships at WRI. “The theme, Partnerships for Clean Air Solutions, is a timely reminder: no one city, country, or community can solve this crisis alone. We have to work together.”

Register as a virtual participant to watch livestreams of the plenaries.