Expansion of an Air Quality Monitoring network: 6 new stations installed in Ukraine
Six new indicative air quality monitoring stations have been installed in Ukraine, operating in the Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions, as well as in the Ivano-Frankivsk metropolitan area. They were purchased as part of the Ukrainian-Finnish institutional cooperation project UFAIR (Ukraine-Finland Air Quality Monitoring).
The stations operate in automated mode and measure key air quality indicators, including:
- nitrogen dioxide (NO₂);
- ozone (O₃);
- carbon monoxide (CO);
- particulate matter (PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅).
The data collected enables rapid assessment of air quality and timely response to potential risks to public health.
“The development of a modern air monitoring system is the foundation of an effective environmental policy that meets EU standards. Reliable data enables us to make informed decisions and better protect people’s health,” noted Ihor Zubovych, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine.
In parallel, preparations have begun for the tender documentation to procure two fixed air quality monitoring stations. The procurement will be carried out by the Finnish Meteorological Institute as part of the UFAIR project. The equipment is expected to be delivered to Ukraine by the end of 2026. These stations will meet reference standards and provide even more accurate and representative data for assessing air quality.
Recall that the first UFAIR monitor began operating in the Lviv region in early March of this year.
Background information
The UFAIR project is being implemented in partnership with Finland and aims to strengthen the capacity of Ukrainian national and local institutions to provide the public with reliable, timely information on air quality.
Its further implementation will contribute to:
- aligning the monitoring system with European Union requirements,
- reducing the negative impact of air pollution on public health and the environment,
- supporting the assessment of the war’s impact on air quality in Ukraine.