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Slovak project Populair part of European debate on air quality
05. 03. 2026
Air
The LIFE IP project – Improving Air Quality (Populair) participated in the international networking meeting of the LIFE programme aimed at improving air quality in Europe in early March. The event, entitled Achieving Clean Air for European Citizens through the Ambient Air Quality Directive, was organised by the European Executive Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and the Environment (CINEA) to bring together LIFE project partners, experts and representatives of the European Commission.
The Trenčín Region has prepared a program to improve air quality
26. 02. 2026
Air
On February 19, 2026, the Trenčín District Office issued and published the Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) for the Trenčín Region zone. The document is intended to help reduce pollutant emissions and improve air quality, especially in areas threatened by poor air quality. The PZKO measures focus, for example, on local household heating, transport or public information, and are targeted at risk municipalities in the region.
We educate for clean air
16. 02. 2026
Awareness
The Slovak Environmental Agency, as part of the LIFE Populair project, invites teachers of the second level of primary schools and secondary school teachers to methodological days dedicated to the manual on methods of air quality assessment. The methodological days will take place in various regions of Slovakia from March to April.
Populair under the microscope
09. 02. 2026
Air
In recent days, the 6th monitoring visit of the LIFE IP project – Improving Air Quality took place, with the participation of a representative from the ELMEN organization, responsible for monitoring and presenting projects supported by the European Union under the LIFE program. The monitoring visit took place in a very constructive and positive atmosphere. The project is progressing successfully and the activities are being implemented according to the approved schedule.
A fifth temporary monitoring station has been added to the Trnava Region
22. 01. 2026
Air
In early December, a mobile monitoring station was installed in Ratnovce, western Slovakia, to measure PM10 and PM2.5 dust particles in the village for a defined period. This is an important milestone for the village, which has been increasingly active in the issue of air quality in recent years.










