As we prepare for our October event on the EU Air Quality Guideline, we draw your attention to the latest report from the European Environment Agency. Despite notable improvements, air quality standards in Europe remain unmet. Alarmingly, 96% of urban populations are still exposed to harmful PM2.5 levels. Air pollution is linked to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, with over 300,000 premature deaths annually in the EU. The report also highlights new stricter standards to be implemented by 2030.
The numbers below illustrate the exposure levels of the EU urban population to various pollutants compared to both EU standards and WHO guidelines:
We are honored to have Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Achim Dittler as our moderator:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Achim Dittler is the Head of the Institute for Mechanical Process Engineering and Mechanics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). He specializes in particle handling and separation processes, gas cleaning techniques, and the investigation of particle properties. Prof. Dittler will guide us through the discussions, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging experience.
To provide deeper insights and drive meaningful discussions at our event, we are thrilled to announce our first speakers.
For more details about the event, visit our website here.
The numbers below illustrate the exposure levels of the EU urban population to various pollutants compared to both EU standards and WHO guidelines:
- Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5): Less than 1% above EU standards; 96% above WHO guidelines.
- Particulate Matter (PM10): 9% above EU standards; 83% above WHO guidelines.
- Ozone (O3): 19% above EU standards; 94% above WHO guidelines.
- Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2): Less than 1% above EU standards; 88% above WHO guidelines.
- Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP): 13% above EU standards; 65% above WHO guidelines.
- Sulphur Dioxide (SO2): Less than 1% above both EU standards and WHO guidelines.
- EU Standards: PM2.5 (25 µg/m³), PM10 (50 µg/m³), O3 (120 µg/m³), NO2 (40 µg/m³), BaP (1ng/m³), SO2 (125 µg/m³).
- WHO Guidelines: PM2.5 (5 µg/m³), PM10 (15 µg/m³), O3 (100 µg/m³), NO2 (10 µg/m³), BaP (0.12 ng/m³), SO2 (40 µg/m³).
We are honored to have Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Achim Dittler as our moderator:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Achim Dittler is the Head of the Institute for Mechanical Process Engineering and Mechanics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). He specializes in particle handling and separation processes, gas cleaning techniques, and the investigation of particle properties. Prof. Dittler will guide us through the discussions, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging experience.
To provide deeper insights and drive meaningful discussions at our event, we are thrilled to announce our first speakers.
- Jeffery K. Smith – WHO Consultant and Environmental Health Solutionist:
Jeffery K. Smith is a Senior Advisor for Global Clean Air at the Ella Roberta Foundation and a consultant for the WHO. He focuses on improving air quality and public health through innovative solutions.
He will present to us insights on the internal discussions leading to the WHO Air Quality Recommendations.
- Anna-Lena Franke – EU Policy Officer Air Quality and Transport, Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH):
Anna-Lena Franke works on improving air quality and reducing traffic emissions at the European level. She develops and implements policy strategies, promotes sustainable transport options, and ensures compliance with EU air quality standards.
Topic of her presentation will be the key demands and changes as well as their significance.
For more details about the event, visit our website here.
