Air Quality
Air quality in Xiamen
Why are we monetoring the air quality?
Air pollution poses a major threat to both health and climate.
Recent data from the World Health Organisation shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants with more than 90% of air pollution related deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries, mainly in Asia and Africa. It is estimated that air pollution kills around 7 million people every year from exposure to fine particles in polluted air that penetrate deep into the lungs and cardiovascular system, causing diseases including stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and respiratory infections, including pneumonia.
Air quality is closely linked to earth’s climate and ecosystems globally. Many of the drivers of air pollution (i.e., combustion of fossil fuels) are also sources of high CO2 emissions. Some air pollutants such as ozone 24 and black carbon are short-lived climate pollutants that greatly contribute to climate change and affect agricultural productivity.
Actions and policies to reduce air pollution represent a “win-win” strategy for both climate and health, lowering the burden of disease attributable to air pollution, as well as contributing to the near- and long-term mitigation of climate change.
Our local emission reduction strategies:
All spectators attending the event will be urged to use public transport to Egret stadium. We will promote the use of public and active transport through our channels.
Traffic around Egret stadium will be closed from on the meeting day, only open to those attending the event. There is limited car parking available on the arena to the public. There is also 4 large parking areas for bicycles.
There are NO fuel generators used for the event.
We try to minimize the use of on site vehicles on the stadium, by getting deliveries to the areas they will be used. There is some temporary building on site, but mostly for the press area. All signage is on wooden frames that is reused.
It is natural and mechanical ventilation in all indoor areas of the stadium. The stadium was built in 2023.
Planting trees with local tree planting project together with host city. Four trees were planted in 2024 and more will be planted in 2025.
See live air quality in Xiamen here.
Engaging and Communicating with Stakeholders
The air quality will be displayed on screens at the stadium with live data, and a printed version will be hung up at the information board at the hotel daily. This will be visible for athletes, event staff, sponsors, suppliers, and spectators.
