Original scientific paper
THE EUROPEAN AMBIENT AIR POLICY – DEVELOPMENTS AND THE ROLE OF MODELLING
Andrej Kobe
; Directorate-General Environment, European Commission, Brussels, EU
Abstract
European air policy has seen some important developments in the last few years. While the Thematic Strategy on Air
pollution in 2005 outlined EU objectives by 2020, the recently adopted Directive 2008/50/EC merged and streamlined the existing
directives and introduced new objectives and standards for fine particulate matter PM2.5. With the review scheduled in 2013 the
focus is now on implementation. Serious abatement efforts are still needed as for example 40% of all zones in EU still exceed the
PM10 limit value. Modelling is becoming a standard and an increasingly important tool in assessment and management of air
quality. EU wide initiatives such as INSPIRE, FAIRMODE, GMES and SEIS outlined in the text are further strengthening its role
and facilitate its effective use in the implementation of air policy.
Keywords
air quality; EU Directives; modelling; CAFE
Hrčak ID:
64232
URI
Publication date:
12.12.2008.
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