Airparif
French air quality monitoring organization
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AIRPARIF is an organisation responsible for monitoring air quality in the Paris agglomeration. Founded in 1979, AIRPARIF is approved by the Ministry of Environment for the monitoring of air quality throughout the Ile-de-France, Paris, France.
Founded1979
TypeNon-profit organisation
FocusAir quality monitoring in Paris agglomeration
Location
- Paris, 7 rue Crillons, 75004
| 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 million |
| Employees | around 60 |
| Website | airparif |
Mission
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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
- to inform the authorities and citizens (daily during an occurrence)
AIRPARIF continuously monitors air quality and contributes towards the assessment of health risks and environmental impacts.[1]