In the Republic of Belarus, Mobility Week is being held from September 16 to 22, 2026, with its concluding event being 'Car-Free Day' on September 22.

Motorists (and motorcyclists) are encouraged to refrain from using fuel-consuming vehicles for at least one day.

Despite measures taken to reduce the harmful impact of transport on the environment, the problem of atmospheric air pollution from mobile sources (vehicles) remains acute.

Vehicle emissions are one of the anthropogenic factors of natural environment pollution. They include pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, hydrocarbons, sulfur dioxide, soot, and benz(a)pyrene, which harm the environment.

According to statistical data for 2025, approximately 35% of pollutant emissions into the atmospheric air in the Gomel Region come from automobiles, and 65% from industrial enterprises.

Experience from other countries has shown that solving the problem without public involvement is impossible. For this purpose, many countries hold the 'Car-Free Day' campaign.

Overall, in the Gomel Region, emissions of pollutants into the atmospheric air from mobile sources decreased by 4% in 2025. If such emissions amounted to 45 thousand tons in 2024, they amounted to 43 thousand tons in 2025.

On the day of the 'Car-Free Day' campaign, the amount of pollutants in the atmospheric air decreases, since each personal car emits about 800 kg of carbon monoxide, nearly 200 kg of hydrocarbons, and 40 kg of nitrogen oxides per year; therefore, reducing emissions by foregoing personal transport for one day undoubtedly has a

Recognizing that it is impossible to completely give up cars in today’s world and that a one‑day event cannot solve all the problems caused by the negative impact of motor transport on the environment and people, the district inspection of natural resources and environmental protection believes that the campaign is a good way to tell everyone that they have a choice of actions to preserve a healthy environment.