On 15-17 November 2023, the 11th Better Air Quality (BAQ 2023) Conference took place at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila, marking the first in-person BAQ event since 2018. With the theme Ambition to Action: Clean air for health and the climate, BAQ 2023 featured six plenary sessions, five themed tracks, and two days of side events. The discussions emphasized the importance of not simply intending to make a change but taking urgent action to address the dual challenges of poor air quality and climate change.
The conference focused on science as the basis for action, integrated solutions, and innovative financing mechanisms. This included advocating for heightened ambition and enhanced action addressing the critical issues of air pollution and climate change. This report highlights what transpired during the three-day 11th Better Air Quality Conference.
