Top 10 Most Polluted Cities In The World (2023)
According to the 2021 World Air Quality Report by IQAir, the top 10 most polluted cities in the world, based on average levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are:
The following are the top 10 most polluted cities in the world based on PM2.5 concentrations, according to the 2021 World Air Quality Report by IQAir:
- Delhi, India
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Kolkata, India
- Kabul, Afghanistan
- Wuhan, China
- Guangzhou, China
- Shanghai, China
- Chengdu, China
- Jakarta, Indonesia
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| World Air Quality Index (AQI) Report 2023 |
There are several organizations and agencies that publish world pollution reports. Here are a few notable ones:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): UNEP is a global organization that works to address environmental challenges, including pollution. It publishes a range of reports and assessments on pollution, including the Global Environment Outlook (GEO) report.
World Health Organization (WHO): The WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that focuses on public health. It publishes reports on the health impacts of air pollution, water pollution, and other forms of pollution.
Greenpeace: Greenpeace is an international environmental organization that campaigns on a range of issues, including pollution. It publishes reports and investigations on the sources and impacts of pollution in different parts of the world.
World Air Quality Index (AQI): The World AQI is a global network of air quality monitoring stations that provides real-time data on air pollution levels in different cities and regions around the world. The network is managed by a team of researchers and data scientists who analyze and publish air quality data and reports.
The Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health: The Lancet Commission is a global initiative that brings together researchers, policy-makers, and other stakeholders to address the health impacts of pollution. It publishes reports and policy recommendations based on its research findings.
These are just a few examples of the many organizations that publish world pollution reports. The reports they publish are used by governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders to guide policy-making and advocacy efforts aimed at reducing pollution and protecting human health and the environment.
