A letter recently published in Science by members of the iCACGP commission calls for more ambitious air quality goals than currently exist in the Sustainable Development Goals. The SDG, which only focus on particulate matter, are not enough to protect human health and the environment. The commission argues that including more specific targets for different pollutants the SDGs could facilitate more effective actions, monitoring, and funding. It also suggests that the goals should consider the impact on ecosystems and agriculture. Including these changes would improve data collection, policies, and incentives for air quality control.

This is an important step forward in the fight for clean air. The iCACGP commission’s recommendations would make a significant difference in the lives of millions of people around the world. We urge policymakers to take note and adopt more ambitious goals in future SDGs.

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