Pertubuhan Sains & Kesejahteraan
Science & Wellness Organisation
(PPM-013-05-16022012)
Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council
Monitoring Global Air Quality for a Cleaner and Healthier World
Global PM2.5 levels on 18 October 2025, 11:00 AM (UTC+8), reveal the current state of air pollution worldwide. SWO has been monitoring air quality across the globe for many years, providing evidence-based insights to protect public health and drive action for cleaner air.
Every Breath Matters. Every Life Counts.
Air pollution is a global health emergency. It silently harms billions and contributes to more than 7 million premature deaths each year. From major cities to rural communities, no region is spared.
For years, SWO has been monitoring air pollution across the world, tracking key pollutants such as particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), and providing evidence-based insights on air quality trends. Despite these efforts, pollution levels continue to pose a serious threat, highlighting the urgent need for action.
SWO’s Clean Air 2025 Campaign is a global initiative to protect public health, strengthen awareness, support disease prevention, and drive action toward cleaner air for all.
A Global Threat to Health
Air pollution affects every continent, impacting children, adults, and vulnerable communities the most.
It is linked to respiratory diseases, heart and lung complications, mental health challenges, and increased risk of pneumonia and chronic illness.
Is the Air You Breathe Making You Sick?
Cough
Difficulty breathing
Chest Pain
Confusion
Fever and Chills
Nausea and Vomiting
Fatigue
Air Pollution & Pneumonia:
A Global Health Crisis Confirmed by WHO
Explore verified reports and peer‑reviewed research from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF that reveal a disturbing link between air pollution and pneumonia, particularly among young children. Air pollutants like fine particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) are contributing directly to rising pneumonia cases globally, putting children under five and other vulnerable populations at severe risk. This isn’t just another health concern, it’s a life‑threatening crisis demanding urgent, global-level attention and action.
Air Pollution and Pneumonia
Air pollution is silently causing pneumonia and lung cancer, killing our children and elderly. This isn’t a theory, it’s a proven fact backed by WHO, the UN, and Malaysia’s own health experts.
Air Pollution and Mental Health
Growing evidence shows that air pollution impacts far more than our physical health, it also affects how we think, feel, and function.
Exposure to pollutants such as fine particulate matter (PM2.5), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), and sulfur dioxide (SO₂) has been linked to increased stress, mood instability, reduced concentration, and cognitive fatigue.
In recent years, many people report feeling confused more easily, becoming emotionally reactive, or experiencing persistent irritability. These patterns are increasingly associated with prolonged exposure to polluted air, which can influence brain chemistry, disrupt sleep quality, and heighten sensitivity to stress.
Air pollution is not only damaging our lungs; it is quietly shaping our mental well-being, making clean air essential for both physical and emotional health.
COVID-19 and Air Quality: A Global Overview
Communities already exposed to high levels of pollution face greater health risks, particularly children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions. Exposure to poor air quality has been linked to higher rates of severe illness, hospitalizations, and mortality worldwide.
While global and national COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise, improving air quality is a critical step in protecting public health, reducing disease risk, and strengthening community resilience against future outbreaks.
Global Air Quality Monitoring
A real-time global overview of PM2.5 pollution on 18 October 2025 at 11:00 AM (UTC+8), highlighting exposure levels that directly influence public health and disease risk.
Air Quality Transparency:
Our Right to Clean Air
Transparency on air quality is not a request, it’s a global responsibility. Everyone deserves accurate, timely, and unfiltered data about the air we breathe.
Several countries, including Malaysia, are not providing full transparency on air quality data, leaving communities without the information they need to protect their health.
Malaysia’s Air Quality Exceeds WHO AQGS
Air pollution levels across Malaysia from urban centers to rural communities have consistently exceeded the World Health Organization’s recommended limits, putting millions at risk every day.
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Air Quality Data:
Pollutant Concentrations in Malaysia
Clean Air Campaign Video Series
SWO’s Clean Air Campaign Video Series presents concise, science-driven content highlighting the dangers of polluted air and the critical need for global action. From the essential role of oxygen to the rising health risks linked to pollution, each video reveals the realities many communities face every day. The series is crafted to inform, engage, and mobilize viewers toward a future with cleaner, and safer air for all.
Air Pollution in the News & Stories
“Investing in clean air saves lives, combats climate change, strengthens economies, builds fairer societies, and advances the Sustainable Development Goals.”
- António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General
Every Breath Counts
Achieving the SDGs with the Clean Air Campaign
Allies in Action
The Forces Fueling SWO Clean Air Campaign 2025
Support Our Mission
Clean air is not a privilege, it’s a right. Your contribution helps us protect families, communities, and future generations from the silent threat of air pollution.
Every ringgit makes a difference, a minimum donation of RM30 helps us expand our research, awareness campaigns, and on-ground initiatives to create a healthier world for all.
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Thank you for being part of the change!
Corporate Engagement & ESG Collaboration
Air quality is now a core component of global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) responsibility. SWO partners with organisations committed to advancing environmental integrity, public health protection, and transparent data reporting.
We collaborate with corporations that seek to:
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Strengthen ESG performance through measurable environmental impact
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Support global clean air initiatives backed by science
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Enhance sustainability reporting with validated air quality insights
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Align organisational values with community health and environmental resilience
Partner with SWO to deliver meaningful and measurable ESG outcomes.
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We aim to build impactful collaborations that strengthen ESG performance and contribute to a cleaner and healthier world.