This joint event hosted by the IAQM, the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) will provide a platform for ecology and air quality professionals to network, collaborate and discuss the important crossover of these two disciplines.Speakers will provide an insight into their new experiences and research in this area, and the pressures and demands professionals are facing in light of several court cases and new guidance in this area.This afternoon discussion meeting will…

Delivering real improvements in local air quality.In line with the IAQM guidance as air quality professionals, we quantify impacts (negligible, slight, moderate or substantial at individual receptors) and based on our professional judgement, conclude whether effects on local air quality are likely to be significant. The assessment of impacts considers the effectiveness of mitigation measures that are incorporated into the development proposals, but in terms of reducing residual impacts, we often don’t go far enough. We are frequently steered by local authorities…

30th April 2019 Crowne Plaza, The City - LondonEven with recent advances in modelling, measurement remains an important means of gaining insight into the nature of air pollution. Without it, we cannot fully understand the problem and, without an accurate diagnosis, we cannot propose solutions. This conference provides an opportunity to share experiences of using new measurement techniques whilst exploring ways to interpret data collected by analysers in a variety of environments.SpeakersA tale of two cities: Are policies improving air pollution in Paris…