World Bank Group

AI for Clean Air: Scaling Smarter Solutions

Air pollution is one of the most pressing development challenges globally, with far-reaching impacts on health, productivity, and economic growth. In South Asia alone, nearly one billion people are exposed to hazardous air every day, leading to around one million premature deaths annually, and shortening average life expectancy by more than three years. This AI for Clean Air virtual event brings together global experts, innovators, and regional leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming air quality management (AQM)—from real-time pollution mapping and predictive forecasting to private sector solutions and job creation. Featuring perspectives from across South Asia and beyond, the event will highlight how AI-driven tools are moving from pilots to system-scale impact, showcase emerging partnerships, and examine policy pathways to scale solutions in complex and rapidly evolving environments. Join the conversation — visit the event page to sign up for reminders and submit questions in advance in the chat. Our experts will be responding during the live event: https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/scaling-ai-solutions-to-tackle-air-pollution?cid=ECR_YT_worldbank_EN_EXT 👤SPEAKERS - Mike Bergin, PhD, Sternberg Family Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University - Dr Arunabha Ghosh, Founder-CEO, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) - Shakriya Pandey, Founder-CEO of BOTS Industries, and Founder, VayuDrishti Moderator: Genevieve Connors, Manager, Environment, Policy & Regulations, World Bank Group 🔔 Sign up to receive updates about upcoming events: http://wrld.bg/cxHK50W56x3 ▶️ Watch more event recordings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9mrcoX-oE-2f1BL-iPPoQ/streams/streams ABOUT US 🌐 The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org