Case Studies Air Quality
Our case studies provide a more detailed account of some of the different projects that we have worked on.
Low Emission Zone in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Workshop for the implementation of a Low Emission Zone in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Air pollution impacts on ecosystems
To provide the Commission with a thorough qualitative and quantitative analysis of the ecosystem monitoring information and data submitted by Member States under the National Emissions reduction Commitments Directive (NEC Directive
Comparison between the Directive (EC) 2016/2284 and the amended Gothenburg Protocol under the UNECE Air Convention
To provide a comparative analysis of the differences in obligations and provisions between the Air Convention Gothenburg Protocol and Directive (EU) 2016/2284 (NEC Directive).
Increasing policy coherence between bioenergy and clean air policies and measures
To review the impact of bioenergy use on air quality in the EU and investigate the ways in which member states can mitigate those impacts.
Evaluation of the Polluter Pays Principle in EU Policy
We are conducting a Fitness Check to assess the state of play on the implementation of the polluter pays principle in EU environmental policy including selected EU funding programmes.
Implications of extended pollutant coverage within E-PRTR – Relevance and significance of air emissions from mineral oil and gas refineries
Scientific review and recommendations to the mineral oil and gas refining sector.
The potential impact of Low and Zero Emission Zones on air quality in European cities
Support to the Clean Cities Campaign position on the proposed new Ambient Air Quality Directive by providing evidence for the current and potential future impact of Low and Zero Emission Zones on air quality
Air Policy Support Framework
Leading a consortium to support development of clean air policy in the EU
Air Quality Deep Dive for cities in Eastern Europe
Explore air quality challenges in urban areas, identifying contributing factors to poor air quality, and providing recommendations to improve air quality
Evaluation of the 25 Year Environment Plan (25YEP)
To identify what has been done to implement the 25YEP since it was published in 2018
Asia Clean Blue Sky Programme
Support to the Asian Development Bank in developing the Asia Clean Blue Sky Program to scale up investment projects on air quality management in developing member countries.
Analysis of compliance assessment methods under the Industrial Emissions Directive
Review of existing provisions and approaches to compliance assessment and identification of solutions to gaps and challenges
Cost-benefit analysis of policy measures reducing unintentional release of microplastics
In-depth assessment of impacts of policy measures to reduce unintentional releases of microplastics in Europe.
Assessment of permitting stringency in industrial installations
To support the Commission’s ongoing assessment of implementation of the IED and the BAT Conclusions.
Air quality, mobility and Covid-19
How could the air quality benefits of Covid-19 lockdowns be replicated by fleet and mobility policy changes?
Impact assessment support for the revision of the E-PRTR Regulation
Undertake a formal impact assessment of options to revise the Regulation establishing the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR) according to the Commission’s Better Regulation Guidelines.
Evaluation of the Member States’ National Air Pollution Control Programmes
To provide an evaluation of Member States’ NAPCP submissions under the revised National Emission Ceilings Directive and key recommendations for Member States and the European Commission.
Air Quality policy support, London (various contracts, GLA)
Provide evidence on the impacts of air pollution to support the development and implementation of air quality policy in London, including the London Plan
Health Effects due to Emissions from EfW in London
Consider the latest evidence related to health effects from modern Energy from Waste plant
Exposure reduction for PM2.5 in Australia
Provide evidence to support an exposure-reduction framework for PM2.5 in Australia
Mapping of EU Air Quality Legislation
Map existing EU air quality legislation and identify missing or conflicting policy instruments
Reducing Non-transport Emissions
Evaluation of options to reduce emissions from the non-transport sector, including energy plant and NRMM
Development of Indoor Air Quality Guidelines
Development of guidelines and monitoring protocols for indoor air quality
Air Quality Management Plan – Saudi Arabia
Development of a plan to improve air quality in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Domestic and NRMM emissions control options
Develop policy options for the control of key non-road emission sources in Bristol, based on the powers available to UK local authorities.
Clean air action plans for Asian cities ($2.5M, ADB)
Supporting seven cities across five Asian countries to develop and implement Clean Air Action Plans extensive stakeholder engagement and capacity building