Episode Details

Women are often among the people most exposed to polluted air, yet their experiences have rarely been at the centre of the conversation.

In this special edition of Clean Air Report Ghana, recorded at the Africa Clean Air Forum in Pretoria, South Africa, host Michael Asharley meets four women from across the continent who are changing that. From scientific research and environmental justice to communications and urban design, they are helping reshape how Africa understands, measures and responds to air pollution.

The conversation explores why women face unique risks from dirty air, how gender influences exposure at home and at work, and why greater female representation is essential to building healthier communities. The guests also reflect on their own journeys into the clean air movement and the growing Women in Air Quality network, which is connecting professionals across Africa to drive research, advocacy and policy change.

This episode is a reminder that cleaner air is not just about better science or stronger regulations. It is also about ensuring that the voices of those most affected are heard, valued and reflected in the solutions that shape Africa's future.

Clean Air Report Ghana is a collaboration between New Narratives and leading Ghanaian newsrooms. Funding is provided by the Clean Air Fund which had no say in the reporting.