Why clean air is a fundamental human right for every child

Space · Published 7 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah shares her personal struggle with air pollution and why governments must act immediately to protect the health of children and the planet.

This moving talk explores the devastating impact of unsafe air on human health, illustrated by the story of Ella Roberta, the seven-year-old daughter of Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, whose asthma was fatally triggered by pollution. Adoo-Kissi-Debrah argues that access to clean air is a basic human right and calls for urgent government intervention to prevent further tragedies and ensure healthy lives for all children.

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