DEAR PEOPLE OF GURUGRAM,
You're losing onto 9.9 years*
of you're life as you read this
Air Quality Life Index 2021 Report, Energy Policy Institute,
University of Chicago
The Where is My Blue Campaign is a commitment that aims to bring individuals, businesses, organisations, and local authorities together to help achieve a less-polluted, low-carbon, and climate-resilient Gurugram.
Air pollution is one of the most severe issues faced by India at present. It is the 3rd leading risk factor for mortality. The quality of air in the city of Gurugram has deteriorated in the past few years, with industrialisation and
urbanisation steadily taking over. While these are important for development, it cannot come at the cost of the citizens’ health and wellbeing.
Now is the time to acknowledge how we are going wrong, recognize the shortcomings, and take appropriate action. If you wish our future generations to breathe in clean air, proactive steps must be taken as it is still not too late. However, in order to
truly achieve this, we need to bring key changes in both our professional and personal lifestyles that will help us mitigate the omnipresent air pollution in the city.
As an individual or business, you can start today by taking the pledge now!
Unfortunately, Gurugram ranks #1 as the most polluted city in WHO’s World Air Quality Report in 2018! There are so many factors causing this menace in the city. It ranges from having the highest vehicle ownership to poor public transport
infrastructure to never-ending construction and more. All of this clearly indicates the need for action to be undertaken at all levels — be it as individuals, community, corporate, or the administration — so as to combat and mitigate
the rampant issue of air pollution in Gurugram.
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Our planet is warming-up at an alarming rate- it is predicted that average temperatures will rise by 1.5 degrees in the next few decades. As Gurugram continues trudging on its path towards rapid urban development, it has taken a toll on the
city’s overall environmental state, especially the air. Air pollution and climate change are also closely linked, with climate affecting air quality and vice-versa, and with both directly or indirectly affecting health.
But it
may not yet be too late! We are optimistic that collective, concerted actions will contribute to a more secure and climate-resilient future for all of us. Now is the time to take a sustainable approach and give nature its much-deserved
chance to replenish and bounce back!
