“Bangladesh Lung Foundation contributes actively towards Climate Health Initiatives and improving the air we breathe”

Bangladesh Lung Foundation (BLF) has observed a “decade of dedication to the promotion of lung health for the people of Bangladesh”. Since then, Bangladesh Lung Foundation (BLF) is dedicated to raising awareness of the link between climate change and lung health, organizing various activities throughout the year. These efforts position BLF as a leading advocate for lung health amidst climate change challenges, advocating for policies, research, and community-driven initiatives for a healthier future.

• Sessions dedicated to exploring climate change and it effects on respiratory health at Pulmocon: BLF scientific conference, featuring research findings and expert dialogues.
• Supports the Clean Air Act
• Collaborates with Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA): to advocate for robust environmental
• policies.
• BLF hosts talk shows and roundtable discussions with media personalities and activists to highlight climate
• change& its impact on respiratory health. media platforms like Ekhon TV, Channel 24, and radio Foorti
• Goodwill ambassadors: BLF has designated leading showbiz celebrities to strengthen its media
• campaign
• BLF theme song: A theme song promoting lung health is available on YouTube.
• Conducts community-based interventions to address smoking cessation and occupational hazards including those in tanneries, through lung health camps in rural areas.

Activities of BLF regarding air pollution:

• Dedicated sessions involving multidisciplinary experts to discuss challenges of air pollution at conferences on lung health
• Advocacy campaign for promoting smooth transition to CFC-free inhalers thereby protecting against global warming
• Promotion of Lung health awareness among policy makers, civil society and general public υ Organizing roundtable discussions involving patients, public representatives, media and other stakeholders
• Promotion of environment friendly cooking stoves
• Organizing rallies and camps for medical students to enhance their involvement regarding air pollution.