Airparif
| Founded | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-profit organisation |
| Focus | Air quality monitoring in Paris agglomeration |
| Location |
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Area served | Île-de-France |
Revenue | € 6.8 millions |
Employees | around 60 |
| Website |
airparif |
AIRPARIF is an organisation responsible for monitoring the air quality in the Paris agglomeration. It was founded in 1979.
Mission
According to the 30 December 1996 law on Air, AIRPARIF is a non-profit organisation accredited by the Ministry of Environment to monitor the air quality in Île-de-France. Its missions meet a regulatory requirement and come in four functions:
- to monitor air quality,
- to forecast pollution episodes,
- to assess the impact of emission reduction measures,
- and to inform the authorities and citizens (daily during of an occurrence).
AIRPARIF must continuously monitor the air quality and contribute to the assessment of health risks and environmental impacts.
External links
- Official website (in French)
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