A statue commemorating Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, the first person to have air pollution recorded as a cause of death, was unveiled in Mountsfield Park, South London. Standing 1.37m tall, symbolic of her age at death, the statue was funded through donations and represents a pivotal moment in awareness around air pollution. Attended by her mother and London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, the ceremony emphasized Ella's tragic loss and the ongoing fight against air pollution, highlighting the need for change to protect vulnerable children.
The statue stands 1.37m tall, the same height Ella was at nine, capturing her happy and confident spirit, aiming to raise awareness about air pollution.
Sadiq Khan stated that Ella's death inspired the introduction of the ULEZ, emphasizing the need to address the health impacts of air pollution on children.
Seeing Ella's statue unveils a painful reminder of lost potential; Ms. Adoo-Kissi-Debrah feels it represents ongoing struggles with air pollution's impact on health.
The statue, commissioned through public donations, honors Ella's memory and serves as a symbol for advocating change against harmful air quality.
Collection
[
|
...
]