RT by @EU_ENV: Increasing #AirQuality is the top priority for the EU.
Our study in #WesternBalkan cities brings insights into the sources & impacts of pollution in the region.
It is crucial for helping the authorities develop strategies for a healthier future for all: https://europa.eu/!nDyvRX
[2024-10-01 14:03 UTC]
Assessment of health impacts and costs attributable to air pollution in urban areas using two different approaches. A case study in the Western Balkans
In this study, two different air quality impact assessment methodologies were adopted and combined with a sensitivity analysis to estimate the unit costs. Air pollution health impact (mortality) assessment was carried out using one methodology based on log-linear concentration response functions (CRF) and another relying on the integrated exposure response curve (IER) from the Global Burden of Disease. Morbidity impacts were estimated with the CRF approach only. To assess the inequalities between low and high income countries, an area of low-medium income countries with a critical air pollution situation, was selected. The health impact and related external costs attributable to air pollution in 2019 were assessed in 30 urban areas of the Western Balkans region, one of Europe’s air pollution hot spots. The evaluation was based on PM2.5, O3 and NO2 concentrations in background sites from official monitoring networks. In 2019, the cost of mortality attributable to PM2.5 in 26 urban areas was 7.8 and 9.0 billion Euro according to IER and CRF methodologies, respectively. The cost of O3 associated with all-cause mortality estimated with the CRF methodology in 17 urban areas was 1.0 billion Euro while the one attributable to NO2 pollution in 28 urban areas was 1.5 billion Euro. The study results suggest that the economic burden of air pollution in the Western Balkans is higher in terms of GDP than the one observed in EU27 in the same time window. The study concludes that CRF and IER methodologies are coherent, because the discrepancy in the results are explained by the differences in the assessed health outcomes. The two approaches are complementary because the combination of them makes it possible to obtain a wider range of outcomes. In addition, despite the different causes of death considered, the comparison between them is useful for cross-validation.
Green and Peaceful Future in the Western Balkans
Join us on 15 November, 14h-18h, in Brussels for opportunities to exchange, discuss and network at the ‘Green & Peaceful Future in the Western Balkans - The next steps towards our shared European future’ conference.
Nothing is off table to get Ukraine into EU, says president of bloc’s parliament
Exclusive: Roberta Metsola warns ‘pushing the can down the road’ will fuel nationalism and the far right
How US & Russian conservatives help fuel anti-LGBTQ+ agenda in Europe
Foreign interference and growing anti-LGBTQ+ movements are threatening the European Union membership prospects of Western Balkan countries. #EuropeDecoded
Thank you so much for coming and contributing so valuable with the Montenegrin perspective to this important debate #china #rawmaterial #extractiveindustry #westernbalkan https://n.respublicae.eu/jomarovic/status/1673586924462678018
<div class="rsshub-quote">
Jovana Marovic: Yesterday, in the European Parliament, we discussed Chinese investments in the Western Balkans, how to fight malignant influence, as well as directions for potential cooperation between European and Chinese partners for the benefit of the region. @violavoncramon @bueti https://t.co/4q3rta52vB
</div>
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ViolavonCramon/status/1673597614493671424
Jovana Marovic (@JoMarovic)
Yesterday, in the European Parliament, we discussed Chinese investments in the Western Balkans, how to fight malignant influence, as well as directions for potential cooperation between European and Chinese partners for the benefit of the region. @ViolavonCramon @bueti
Today I have the honour to co-host an event with my colleague @bueti and @chinaobservers on China's influence in #WesternBalkan states. Join us on our Livestream via the link bellow⏬
https://www.facebook.com/Viola4Europe/ https://t.co/lCAj22ME1n
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ViolavonCramon/status/1673331950809915397
ViolavonCramon MEP
ViolavonCramon MEP, Region Brüssel-Hauptstadt. Gefällt 2.954 Mal · 45 Personen sprechen darüber. Mitglied des Europäischen Parlaments
Fraktion der Grünen / Freie Europäische Allianz
RT MFEA Slovenia
"I told MFA @DinoKonakovic, as President @nmusar, PM @govSlovenia Golob & I wrote in joint statement on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the EU-WB Summit, that #WesternBalkan countries can count on our support & assistance in moving closer to #EU," - MFEA @tfajon. https://t.co/M2k204FVzW
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/MZEZ_RS/status/1671878206318837761
MFEA Slovenia on Twitter
“"I told MFA @DinoKonakovic, as President @nmusar, PM @govSlovenia Golob & I wrote in joint statement on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the EU-WB Summit, that #WesternBalkan countries can count on our support & assistance in moving closer to #EU," - MFEA @tfajon.”
#MadeofUs in 🇲🇰 is on the road!
From #Skopje to #Bitola, our two #EU-#WesternBalkan vloggers, Elena & Nick took the word adventure to the next level with their visit at the 🇪🇺 EU-funded project Adventure Park Skopje 💪
But they did not stop there💯
@EuHouseSkopje
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/WeBalkans/status/1654508022637445121
WeBalkans.eu 🇪🇺 (@WeBalkans)
#MadeofUs in 🇲🇰 is on the road!
From #Skopje to #Bitola, our two #EU-#WesternBalkan vloggers, Elena & Nick took the word adventure to the next level with their visit at the 🇪🇺 EU-funded project Adventure Park Skopje 💪
But they did not stop there💯
@EuHouseSkopje
RT @WeBalkans: #MadeofUs in 🇲🇰 is on the road!
From #Skopje to #Bitola, our two #EU-#WesternBalkan vloggers, Elena & Nick took the word adventure to the next level with their visit at the 🇪🇺 EU-funded project Adventure Park Skopje 💪
But they did not stop there💯
@EuHouseSkopje https://t.co/bwzAZwRlMq
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/eu_near/status/1654510049073479681
WeBalkans.eu 🇪🇺 on Twitter
“#MadeofUs in 🇲🇰 is on the road!
From #Skopje to #Bitola, our two #EU-#WesternBalkan vloggers, Elena & Nick took the word adventure to the next level with their visit at the 🇪🇺 EU-funded project Adventure Park Skopje 💪
But they did not stop there💯
@EuHouseSkopje”
Thanks for inviting me to this extremely inspiring exchange - and for the tasty food.
#shecurity
#SheSecure
#feministforeignpolicy
#FFP
#WesternBalkan
RT @GLOBSEC: Yesterday, GLOBSEC's CEE Her Workshop brought together a group of inspiring women from the Western Balkan to Brussels to exchange experiences and gain new knowledge in security, politics, foreign policies and more. https://t.co/KEN3xb3jhq
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ViolavonCramon/status/1651161430815539204
GLOBSEC on Twitter
“Yesterday, GLOBSEC's CEE Her Workshop brought together a group of inspiring women from the Western Balkan to Brussels to exchange experiences and gain new knowledge in security, politics, foreign policies and more.”
EU Environment
Viola von Cramon 🇺🇦🇪🇺
Paladino
Susan Larson ♀️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌈
Tanja Fajon
WeBalkans.eu 🇪🇺
EU Neighbourhood & Enlargement