Nine out of ten people breathe polluted air. From 24 May, through to #WorldEnvironmentDay on June 5, UN Environment Programme are calling on everyone to join the Mask Challenge. Face masks are a great symbol to show leaders we want to breathe clean air. Alongside celebrities, influencers and creators, the World Environment Day campaign invites everyone to:

Decide what action you are going to take to #BeatAirPollution

Here are some examples:

• Use public transport or car sharing, cycle or walk
• Switch to a hybrid or electric vehicle and request electric taxis
• Turn off the car engine when stationary
• Reduce your consumption of meat and dairy to help cut methane emissions
• Compost organic food items and recycle non-organic trash
• Switch to high-efficiency home heating systems and equipment
• Save energy: turn off lights and electronics when not in use
• Choose non-toxic paints and furnishings

Steps You Can Take

1. Make a pledge and challenge others to take action May 24th – June 4th

   • Take a photo or video of yourself wearing a mask to post on social media. Don’t have a mask?
   • Get creative and make your own!
   • In your post share the action you’ll take to reduce air pollution
   • Tag 3 people/organizations/ companies to challenge them to do the same.
   • Use #WorldEnvironmentDay and #BeatAirPollution in your social media posts and don’t forget to tag @UNEnvironment.

2. On World Environment Day, show how you have fulfilled your pledge!

• • Take another photo or video of yourself fulfilling your commitment and post it on social media.
  • Use #WorldEnvironmentDay and #BeatAirPollution in your social media posts and don’t forget to tag @UNEnvironment.