Developing effective air quality planning strategies through innovative multi-scale modelling
Funding for innovative multi-scale air quality modelling to improve planning, support policy, and reduce pollution impacts on health and vulnerable groups across Europe.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 22, 2027
Funding Amounts: ~€4.9 million per project | 2 projects funded | Lump sum grant; project duration typically 36–48 months
Summary: Funding for innovative multi-scale air quality modelling to improve planning strategies, support policy, and reduce pollution impacts on health and vulnerable groups across Europe.
Key Information: Single-stage Horizon Europe RIA; open to international consortia; strong focus on policy impact and inclusion of vulnerable groups.
Description
This Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action (RIA) supports the development of advanced, integrated modelling chains to simulate air quality across multiple spatial and temporal scales, from regional to urban and micro-scale environments. The goal is to enhance the accuracy, usability, and integration of air quality models, considering factors such as urban structure and vegetation, and to provide public authorities with robust tools and scientific evidence for effective air quality planning and policy implementation.
Projects should address current limitations in multi-scale modelling, improve the integration of diverse modelling systems, and incorporate temporal and spatial representativeness. Proposals must also consider the impacts of air pollution on vulnerable populations, foster inclusivity in air quality plans, and collaborate with European research infrastructures and initiatives. The expected outcome is to better inform policy, reduce air pollution, and protect public health across Europe, supporting the implementation of EU legislation and strategies for a clean environment.
