Clean Air Day - Schools
Taking place in June each year, Clean Air Day is the UK’s largest air pollution campaign.
In the UK, the transport sector is the biggest source of greenhouse gases that are contributing to global climate change. Clean Air Day encourages schools to learn about air pollution and take practical, accessible and positive actions. By working together and taking small steps, our collective action can create big changes.
Clean Air Day 2026
This year, Clean Air Day takes place on Thursday 18 June. Hampshire secondary schools can sign up to receive free resources to help raise awareness about air pollution and consider how we can make the air we breathe cleaner and healthier.
Clean Air Day 2026 will not only give pupils the opportunity to learn and talk about air pollution, but by taking part, schools and pupils can enter our competition to win a great prize!
Please register your school now and we'll email all the resources and competition information ahead of the event, so you'll have everything you need to get involved.
Sign up for Clean Air Day 2026 by Monday 15 June
Air Pollution Aware: Educate and inspire change competition
This year's competition invites pupils to create a promotional resource to raise awareness about air pollution and inspire simple actions that can improve air quality.
To help pupils become more air pollution aware and support their competition entry, below are a range of resources which they may find interesting.
Air Quality Quizzes
Air Quality Quiz - 8 questions
Air Pollution Quiz - 12 questions
Leaflets
Websites and videos
What is air pollution? - KS3 - The Regenerators - BBC Bitesize
What is sustainable transport? - BBC Bitesize
My Journey Secondary Clean Air film - Histrionics
Lichens - survey resources - Imperial College London
Clean air for schools vision - Action for Clean Air
Related news articles
Scientists using tree bark to assess air pollution - University of Southampton 13 May 2026
How lichen hold the secret to a breath of fresh air - BBC News
Clean Air Day 2025 secondary school competition
Last year's Clean Air Day competition winner produced the message Do your share to clean the air! for use on a promotional banner.
Other important messages included Cut the emissions for our clean air ambitions and Be part of the solution, not the pollution
Thank you for your interest in Clean Air Day and for your continued interest in promoting the importance of clean air for people and the environment.
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