Eindhoven shows how municipalities can filter out air pollution

The municipality of Eindhoven, in collaboration with TNO and other stakeholders, implemented a five-step data-driven approach to combat air pollution. By integrating air quality mapping, anonymized mobile data to track population exposure, and source tracing, the city identified local pollution peaks from traffic, industry, and other sources. This evidence-based strategy led to tangible actions, including road redesigns, targeted traffic measures, and stricter industrial permit requirements, aligning with the national Clean Air Agreement's goal of a 50% health improvement by 2030.

• TNO utilizes a five-step methodology to improve air quality: mapping air quality through integrated models, assessing health impact by combining air quality data with anonymized mobile data, tracing pollution sources (such as traffic, industry, households, and restaurants), implementing targeted measures, and evaluating the effects of those measures.
• Eindhoven established a three-level air-monitoring network consisting of two national units, 50 TNO sensors, and resident-contributed data, providing comprehensive coverage for south-east Brabant.
• The data-driven approach in Eindhoven has resulted in specific interventions, including the redesign of central roads, targeted traffic measures, improved public transport connectivity near the airport, and the issuance of industrial permits based on the best available techniques to meet WHO guidelines.
• The initiative supports the national Clean Air Agreement's objective to achieve a 50% improvement in health by 2030.

APA

Goudriaan, B. H. R. (2024). Eindhoven shows how municipalities can filter out air pollution. World Economic Forum. https://www.weforum.org/stories/nature-and-biodiversity/eindhoven-air-pollution/

Chicago

Goudriaan, Bas Henzing, Ruben. Eindhoven shows how municipalities can filter out air pollution. World Economic Forum, 2024. https://www.weforum.org/stories/nature-and-biodiversity/eindhoven-air-pollution/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{goudriaan2024eindhoven, author = {Goudriaan, Bas Henzing, Ruben}, title = {{Eindhoven shows how municipalities can filter out air pollution}}, institution = {World Economic Forum}, year = {2024}, month = jan, url = {https://www.weforum.org/stories/nature-and-biodiversity/eindhoven-air-pollution/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }