NECdirektiiveillä

NECdirektiiveillä refers to the European Union's directives aimed at reducing national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants. The primary directive, formally known as Directive 2001/81/EC, and its subsequent revisions, sets emission ceilings for Member States for sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs), and ammonia (NH3). These ceilings are designed to limit the adverse effects of air pollution on human health and the environment, such as acidification, eutrophication, and ground-level ozone formation.

The directives require Member States to develop and implement national programmes to achieve these emission reduction targets. These programmes often involve a range of measures, including emission standards for industrial sources, vehicles, and agriculture, as well as policies to promote cleaner technologies and practices. The overarching goal is to improve air quality across the EU and contribute to international efforts to combat transboundary air pollution. The directives are part of the EU's broader environmental policy framework and are periodically reviewed and updated to reflect new scientific understanding and evolving environmental challenges.