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ECA report on urban pollution in the EU: Achievements and gaps

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23 January 2025

ECA report on urban pollution in the EU: Achievements and gaps

Urban/city tourism

Governance of tourism destinations

Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

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The ECA report assesses EU urban pollution regulations' effectiveness and offers recommendations to improve air and noise pollution management for public health and zero pollution goals by 2030.

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European Court of Auditors

Topics
Geographical descriptors

Greece

Poland

Spain

Organisation Type

Consumer / tourist organisation

International Organisations

Local authorities

National authorities

Regional authorities

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Improving statistics and indicators

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The European Court of Auditors published a special report on January 15, 2025, addressing urban pollution in the EU. The report evaluates the effectiveness of EU air quality and noise regulations in cities like Athens, Barcelona, and Kraków, highlighting achievements and gaps in implementation. It provides recommendations for policymakers to improve air and noise pollution management, aiming to protect public health and achieve zero pollution targets by 2030.

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Special report - Urban pollution in the EU
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