The Air Quality Programme of the Gothenburg Region
The Air Quality Programme is a platform for regional environmental work focusing on air quality and a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences. The programme is based on work co-operation between local councils and companies in the region. Cooperation with the Administrative boards of the provinces of Västra Götaland and Halland, Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg among others, are also involved in the program.
The aim of the program is to...
provide an overview of air quality in the region
provide reference material for the assessment of environmental and health effects
present measurement results as reference material for spatial planning
act as an advisory board on air quality issues
provide an information service on air quality in the region
work actively to improve air quality in the region
We work with...
Measurements
Continual monitoring of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particles, ozone and volatile hydrocarbons is carried out in co-operation with the Environmental Protection Office of Gothenburg (3 measurement sites)
Measurements applied to specific projects using three mobile measuring stations.
Information
Monthly reports with results from our continual measurements
Project reports and popular newsletter editions
Exhibitions on air quality and measurement methods
Seminars on environmental issues
Distribution of information on levels and emissions of air pollutants from the "Emissions Database of Western Sweden" and simulation models
The Air Quality Programme contributes to reporting the pollen counts in the region
Air Quality
In co-operation with the companies and local councils within the programme, action plans and other measures to improve the environment are put forward.
Contribution with work on Environmental Impact Assessments
Work co-operation with government and provincial authorities to a long-term reduction in air emissions
Help us take care of
the environment!
You are welcome to contact us with questions concerning the air environment. The Air Quality Programme warmly welcomes new members. Is your company or organisation interested in supporting us through membership or in any other way? Contact information in english