India, Oct. 6 -- Investment in clean indoor air is crucial for future pandemic and climate emergency preparedness.

Recognised as essential to health, clean air can prevent respiratory infections and improve productivity.

The global pledge, led by the Australian Academy of Science, aims to establish indoor air standards, highlighting the need for strategic government action and community involvement.

Each day, we breathe more than 7,000 litres of air. Unsurprisingly, the quality of this air really matters. And given most of us spend a significant part of the day inside, clean indoor air is essential.

It keeps us alert and focused and protects us from the harmful effects of air pollution, including cancers and asthma. It can also slow t...