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Want to understand more about air pollution? First, start with the basics and then deepen your knowledge!

RCPCH Clean Air Fund Partnership - Webinars

RCPCH Learning: Air Pollution and Child Health Advocacy

between Dr Helena Clements, RCPCH Officer for Climate Change and Dr Camilla Kingdon, former RCPCH President and chair of the Healthy Air Coalition, as they delve into air pollution and child health advocacy, drawing from their expertise and personal journeys.

RCPCH Learning: Upskilling child health professionals to talk about air pollution

to explore the barriers to talking to children, young people and their families about air pollution, and learn how clinicians can overcome them.

RCPCH Learning: Global Impacts of Air Pollution on Children’s Health

In this webinar, Pallavi Pant, Head of Global Health at the Health Effects Institute, and its significant impact on children's health worldwide.

RCPCH Clean Air Fund Partnership - Blogs

Dr Emily Parker: Speaking out about the health impacts of air pollution

In her first blog, Dr Emily Parker takes us through her journey leading to her role at RCPCH as a Clinical Fellow with the Clean Air Fund Partnership.

Dr Helena Clements: Reflections on my first one hundred days as Officer for Climate Change

Helena Clements, RCPCH Officer for Climate Change, joins us for a blog to chat about her role leading the Climate Change Working Group and Clean Air Fund Partnership.

Dr Alice Willson: Air pollution: the global health issue that's every paediatrician's problem

Get to know Alice Willson, the second of three Clinical Fellows to join RCPCH as part of the Clean Air Fund Partnership. Leading on educational resources and clean air clinics, Alice brings incredibly useful experience to the project through her previous out of programme experiences.

Dr Alice Willson: The value of green and blue spaces for wellbeing

Can access to nature and fresh air improve wellness and reduce health inequalities? Dr Alice Willson reflects on her experience as RCPCH Clinical Fellow with the Clean Air Fund Partnership, and how we can imbed sustainability into our working lives.

Dr Alice Willson: Public transport and air pollution: why the new government urgently needs to act

Dr. Alice Willson reflects on the crucial need for equitable and efficient public transport to reduce air pollution and protect children's health.

Dr Helena Clements: From hot days to healthier futures - tackling air pollution for child health

After a day with the RCPCH Clean Air Fund Partnership team in rural Nottinghamshire, Dr Helena Clements shares her insights on advocating for cleaner air and driving policy change at local, regional, and national levels to protect children’s health.

Reports

RCP & RCPCH, 2016: 'Every breath we take: the lifelong impact of air pollution'

This is suitable for those looking for a detailed overview of evidence on the health impacts of exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollution at every stage of life.

RCPCH, 2020: 'The inside story: health effects of indoor air quality on children and young people'

This publication examines in-depth the impact of indoor air pollution on the health of children and young people.

Health Effects Institute, 2024: 'State of Global Air'

This report for countries across the world in 2021.

eLearning

UNICEF Introduction to Children's Environmental Health

This interactive course from UNICEF and the WHO provides on children's environmental health. It includes modules on ambient air pollution and household air pollution.

Glossary

If you are unsure of any of the terms used in the context of air pollution, the UK Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has a fantastic .