Annual Forum 2026 – Pretoria

The 2026 Africa Clean Air Forum brought together more than 500 participants from over 40 countries, including policymakers, journalists, civil society organisations, researchers, innovators, start-ups, development partners, philanthropic organisations, and private-sector leaders.

Held in Pretoria, South Africa, under the theme “Investment Case for Clean Air and Healthy Cities,” the Forum served as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and cross-border partnerships aimed at addressing air pollution across Africa.

As the flagship event of the Africa Clean Air Network (AfriCAN), the Forum convenes policymakers, academia, industry, media, and civil society to advance dialogue and collective action on clean air. The 2026 edition focused on the following objectives:

• 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.

Please visit the main Forum website for more details.

For all inquiries, contact: forum2026@cleanairafrica.org