A major €6.5 million cross-border initiative aimed at improving air quality has been launched at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Donegal. The PEACE-Air project, supported by the PEACEPLUS programme and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), brings together researchers, policymakers, and community partners from across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Led by a consortium of universities, local authorities, and public health organisations, PEACE-Air will focus on three key sources of air pollution: solid fuel burning, transport emissions, and agricultural ammonia. The project will combine scientific research, community engagement, behavioural insights, and policy support to deliver practical, evidence-based solutions.
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin will play a key role in analysing air quality data from border communities and developing interventions to reduce pollution exposure for vulnerable groups.