Ten major African cities sign onto C40 clean air declaration to improve public health and climate.

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Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Dakar, Ekurhuleni, Freetown, Johannesburg, Lagos, Nairobi and Tshwane sign the C40 Clean Air Cities Declaration
City leaders made the announcement at the 9th Africities Summit in Kisumu, Kenya
C40 is launching the African Cities for Clean Air Programme to support cities in taking action

KISUMU, KENYA (19 May, 2022) – Ahead of COP27 being held in Africa later this year, the mayors and governors of ten major African cities announced today an unprecedented, ambitious commitment to improve air quality with the signing of the C40 Clean Air Cities Declaration.
23 May 2022 5AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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