1 December 2025
2 December 2025
This demonstration and interview will highlight the features of the Sentinel satellites launched in 2025, especially Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5. One main objective of these missions is to monitor key air quality trace gases and aerosols over Europe in support of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) at high spatial resolution and with a fast revisit time.
This moderated panel discussion with a focus on how cutting-edge Earth observation technologies are reshaping our understanding and management of air quality. This session will highlight the pivotal role of satellite data and remote sensing in identifying pollution sources, assessing environmental impacts, and guiding effective policy responses.
This moderated panel discussion will explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in air quality analysis and assessment. This session delves into cutting-edge technologies that enable precise monitoring, predictive modelling, and innovative solutions to improve air quality and public health outcomes.
This moderated panel discussion will reflect on European competitiveness, and what role clean air plays in this context. Although Europe is a world leader in clean tech innovation, this is not (yet) translating into manufacturing superiority for clean tech. Meanwhile, investments into cleaner air translate into improved quality of life, which can offer competitive advantages in a global market.
This moderated panel discussion reflects on whether our clean air policies deliver benefits for our society and economy. It will include a summary of the main findings of the evaluation of the National Emission reduction Commitments Directive.
This moderated panel discussion focusses on the specific challenges regional (sub-national) authorities face when looking to implement effective clean air policies. Regions vary significantly as to how much of their air pollution originates within the regions as to how much is transported into them from other regions – but they share similar administrative challenges. This session explores the differences and commonalities of regional challenges and action taken across the EU.
This moderated panel discussion explores interlinkages between air pollution and climate forcers, and illustrates the role of ‘super pollutants’ (including methane, black carbon). These accelerate climate change and impact local air quality – but are impossible to manage without hemispheric and/or global cooperation. This discussion also looks at the links between a changing climate and air pollution, for example due to increased numbers of wildfires, and the impacts this has.
This moderated panel discussion focusses on the conversation around clean air and public health. It delves into the critical role that effective communication plays in raising awareness and driving action on air quality issues within our cities – and explores strategies for making air pollution and its health impacts more relatable to diverse urban populations. By connecting public health insights with everyday urban experiences, this session aims to catalyze a more vibrant and impactful dialogue on clean air as a fundamental component of healthy city living.
