Improving indoor air quality
The Geneva Health Forum (GHF) has launched and hosts an international initiative aimed at submitting a resolution to the World Health Assembly calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop a global strategy for improving indoor air quality.
This initiative brings together experts and supporters committed to advancing science-based solutions that protect public health.
Below are the key groups involved in shaping and supporting this effort.
The Geneva Health Forum is the initiator and coordinator of the initiative. GHF provides the organizational framework, maintains neutrality, and fosters collaboration among all actors working to improve indoor air quality worldwide.
The Scientific Committee is composed of 15 experts from diverse backgrounds.
Working in a transdisciplinary spirit, it brings together:
The committee defines a science-based consensus that guides the initiative, ensuring the rigor, credibility, and independence of the recommendations.
These organizations contribute to the development and financing of the initiative. Their engagement strengthens the project’s reach and its ability to mobilize key actors at global, national, and local levels. They are organized into four categories, each contributing in a specific and complementary way:
These supporters represent public authorities.
They provide policy expertise and may offer financial support. Their involvement helps ensure alignment with public-health priorities and strengthens the project’s ability to inform global health governance.
These actors actively relay information, co-organize conferences, and contribute knowledge from the field.
Their involvement helps anchor the initiative in real-world needs and fosters broad engagement across civil society and academia.
Patrons and philanthropic donors provide essential financial contributions that allow the initiative to grow and maintain its independence. Their generosity ensures long-term sustainability and impact.
Sponsors also contribute financially to the initiative.
To avoid conflicts of interest, sponsors do not participate in the Scientific Committee.
However, structured moments of exchange—such as dedicated meetings and participation in selected conferences—allow private-sector actors to share their expertise and experience in a transparent and appropriate manner.