The state of global air quality funding 2020

Abstract

Improving air quality leads to healthier communities and a more sustainable and productive society. Philanthropic foundations and Official Development Finance have been funding efforts to improve outdoor air quality, with foundations granting at least $118 million and Official Donors granting at least $155 million between 2015 and 2019. Funding should be geographically diverse, and collaboration between donors can increase impact. Demonstrating the broad benefits of tackling air quality can attract more funders, and sharing best practices and lessons learned can help countries learn from each other’s experiences.