Annual Forum 2026 – Pretoria

The Africa Clean Air Forum is the flagship event of the Africa Clean Air Network (AfriCAN). It serves as a platform to convene policymakers, academia, industry, media and civil society organisations to foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, and cross-border partnerships to address air pollution across Africa. 

The 2026 Forum will be held under the theme “investment case for clean air and healthy cities” and seeks to achieve the following goals:

• Highlight progress on the implementation of evidence-driven clean air actions in Africa and opportunities for capacity strengthening on science-driven interventions.

• Increase the adoption of integrated solutions and best practices for air quality data handling, modelling and forecasting using low-cost sensors, reference-grade monitors, Artificial Intelligence, and remote sensing.

• Discuss and co-create potential pathways and models for sustainable funding streams, including private sector-led investments.

• Foster cross-border knowledge sharing and increase synergies with existing initiatives, including the Africa Clean Air Programme (ACAP), and other regional networks.

Call for sessions 

The forum steering committee welcomes proposals for scientific and training sessions, panels, and workshops. The proposals can be for 60- or  90-minute sessions with up to 2 co-chairs and no more than 4 presenters. Workshop/training sessions will have up to 3 hours.

Note: Co-chairs and speakers must be able to attend the forum in person. Submit your idea.

The due date for submissions is February 27th, 2026.  You will be notified by March 20th, 2026, if your proposed session is accepted.

Further details forthcoming.