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Ambient air

Clean ambient air is essential for human health, ecosystems and quality of life. Pollutants released by transport, energy production, industry, household heating and agriculture can affect both local communities and areas far from their source, making air quality a shared national and international responsibility.

European Union air quality policy establishes common standards for monitoring and assessing ambient air, informing the public and reducing pollution that is harmful to human health and the environment. The revised Ambient Air Quality Directive strengthens these requirements and brings EU standards more closely into line with scientific recommendations.

Lithuania works to improve ambient air quality by monitoring pollutant concentrations, reducing emissions from key sectors and implementing measures in areas where air quality standards are exceeded. Effective air pollution management requires coordinated action by national institutions, municipalities, businesses and residents.