How to design the Emission and Air Quality Cadastre? A conceptual scheme supporting clean air policy

Abstract

Common knowledge states that prolonged exposure to air pollution negatively affects health. In the era of growing interest in air quality and widespread access to spatial data, there are increasingly more solutions in the field of maps and portals illustrating the concentration of air pollutants. They vary in detail, content, and analytical capabilities. Currently, there is no standardized cadastre of emissions and air quality that universally provides residents with information about air quality in selected places around the world. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to propose a model solution for the construction of the Emission and Air Quality Cadastre (EMAC). Business analysis methods were used in the research. To assess the macro-environment, i.e., external factors influencing the construction and development of EMAC, PESTEL analysis (identifies factors in six key areas: Political, Economic, Socio-cultural, Technological, Ecological, and Legal) and scenario analysis of environmental conditions were used. To assess existing map portals, the functionalities of which should appear in EMAC, the competitive profile assessment method was used. The implementation of the EMAC can contribute to increasing air quality awareness among residents of their area, encourage the implementation of actions to promote a healthy lifestyle, and help authorities take effective measures to protect the urban environment.