In 2020, India was found to be home to 3[2] of the world’s 10 most traffic-congested cities. Over 1.2 lakh[3] Indians died from air pollution last year but this could have been prevented.
Through the Detox City campaign, we are working to impact the transportation systems across India, over the next few years.
If more citizens adopt sustainable transportation, we can demand better infrastructure - better public transport, more green spaces, and better pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. Ultimately, these small but significant actions will translate into cities that are cleaner, healthier, more equal and accessible to all citizens.
We are losing precious time in the fight for a safe and healthy future. This is our only chance to take action and change the course of our planet.
Together we can build back better cities.
Sources
[1] Climate Risk Index
[2] TomTom Traffic Index 2021
[3] Greenpeace: Cost to Economy Due to Air Pollution Analysis 2021