EUluftkvalitetsdirektiver
EUluftkvalitetsdirektiver are a set of European Union directives aimed at protecting human health and the environment from air pollution by establishing ambient air quality standards, monitoring obligations, and reporting requirements across member states.
The central instrument is the Ambient Air Quality Directive, 2008/50/EC, which sets limit values and target
Related measures include the earlier directive 1999/30/EC on sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulates, and directive
Implementation involves networked air-quality monitoring, reporting requirements, and enforcement pathways, including infringement procedures for non-compliance. Member
Impact and ongoing work: The directives have contributed to reductions in some pollutants, but urban areas