About this Event
Healthy air is enshrined as a fundamental right in 19 EU Member States. Yet, despite indoor air pollution levels often being two to three times higher than outdoor levels—and in extreme cases up to 100 times higher—there is no specific EU-level legislation governing indoor air quality (IAQ). The current regulatory landscape remains fragmented, addressing only certain pollutants in specific environments. At the international level, the WHO Indoor Air Quality Guidelines provide the only recognised reference for IAQ standards. While the recent revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directives offers robust European-level legislation for outdoor air quality, there remains a significant gap for indoor spaces. Air quality, however, does not stop at the doorstep.
Despite this uneven patchwork, several national-level initiatives across EU Member States could serve as models for a broader European framework. For example, France mandates IAQ monitoring in establishments frequented by vulnerable populations, such as schools and nurseries. Similarly, Belgium has recently introduced a comprehensive act encompassing IAQ monitoring, limit values, and certification for shared enclosed spaces.
Given this context, the EDIAQI project is convening a webinar titled "Closing the Gap: Toward a Comprehensive European Union Act on Indoor Air Quality" to explore the following key questions:
- Which national and regional-level frameworks in Europe serve as exemplary models for a comprehensive approach to indoor air quality, and how could they inform a European-wide strategy?
- What are the main obstacles—whether legal, political, or technical—to the formation of EU-wide legislation on indoor air quality, and what research or data is needed to support its development?
- What should a comprehensive EU legislative act on indoor air quality encompass, and how can it effectively address the diverse challenges across Member States?
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