On Monday 18th January 2021, the Future Urban Ventilation Network hosted a launch event online. Professor Cath Noakes (PI) provided an overview on the project and four air quality experts delivered excellent presentations.
The Clean Air programme and the health challenges associated with poor air quality
Professor Stephen Holgate, University of Southampton, Clean air champion
Indoor air quality and its health impacts
Dr Sani Dimitroulopoulou, Principal Environmental Public Health Scientist, Public Health England
COVID-19 and Net Zero: challenges and opportunities for the built and urban environment
Professor Paul Monks, Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Policy challenges associated with air quality and buildings in urban environments Professor
Alan Penn, Chief Scientific Adviser, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
