Clear, Actionable Air Quality Data in Across Europe

This work package ensures the aggregation and validation of air quality data from satellite, station, and API sources. It defines the core data architecture, ingestion pipeline, and QA/QC methods.

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Focuses on creating user-centric designs for interactive data visualization. This includes the design of maps, charts, infographics, and content interfaces for both experts and the public.

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Develops short-term air quality forecasting models using meteorological and environmental datasets. Models are tested against historical data and validated for integration into dashboards.

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Estimates the health impact of pollution exposure using epidemiological data. Supports policy framing and public education components through digestible outputs.

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Implements the CleanAir EU digital platform including data dashboards, mobile accessibility, performance optimization, and multilingual compatibility.

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Coordinates project visibility, EU-compliant branding, event participation, media relations, and stakeholder communication. Also manages social media and newsletter updates.

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CleanAir EU merges satellite and ground‑based sensor data cleanair.cloud and delivers them through interactive dashboards with live updates cleanair.cloud . By using modern web frameworks for a fast, smooth user experience cleanair.cloud , the platform turns complex air‑quality data into clear, actionable information cleanair.cloud . This allows citizens to check local pollution levels before outdoor activities and helps schools, urban planners and policymakers make evidence‑based decisions, such as rerouting traffic or encouraging greener transport options.

The project’s smart data integration cleanair.cloud and forecasting work package (WP3) use meteorological and environmental datasets to predict pollution peaks and identify hotspots. Combined with the health‑impact evaluation package (WP4), which estimates the health burden of pollution exposure cleanair.cloud , these tools enable authorities to implement targeted interventions. For example, cities might temporarily restrict traffic during predicted smog episodes or advise vulnerable groups to stay indoors, thereby reducing exposure and lowering hospital admissions.

CleanAir EU’s real‑time, reliable air‑quality insights cleanair.cloud provide policymakers with data needed to enforce and refine regulations aligned with EU air‑quality standards. By transforming raw data into clear communication cleanair.cloud and engaging stakeholders through dissemination activities (WP6) cleanair.cloud , the project supports EU Green Deal objectives for cleaner air and climate neutrality. The platform can inform strategic decisions such as implementing low‑emission zones, adjusting industrial permitting and assessing progress toward meeting EU directives.

A key deliverable is an open‑source, EU‑compliant web platform for air‑quality monitoring and data sharing cleanair.cloud . Hosted by a consortium of partners across Europe cleanair.cloud , the platform ensures data interoperability, transparency and long‑term availability beyond the project’s lifetime. Open APIs cleanair.cloud allow researchers, civic tech developers and public bodies to build their own applications on top of the data, fostering innovation and collaboration across borders.

CleanAir EU doesn’t just provide data; it invests in UX/UI design and visual storytelling (WP2) cleanair.cloud and public‑education tools cleanair.cloud . By presenting pollution information through accessible maps, charts and infographics, the project encourages individuals to modify daily habits—such as choosing public transport or cycling on high‑pollution days—and empowers communities to advocate for cleaner air. Dissemination efforts (WP6) cleanair.cloud ensure that insights reach schools, media outlets and civil‑society organisations.

• 100,000+ active users in Year 1, scaling to 1M by 2027
• 50 municipalities & 100 schools onboarded in first 2 years
• 500+ monitoring stations and satellite feeds integrated
• 10% PM₂.₅ reduction in pilot cities; aligned with 55% EU 2030 goal
• 20+ new policies influenced by CleanAir EU data by 2027
• 80% of users report better awareness; 10,000+ education downloads