International Cooperative Programme on Modelling and Mapping of Critical Loads and Levels and Air Pollution Effects, Risks and Trends

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web links

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UNECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP)

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Agency, regulator or other governmental or inter-governmental body

Web link for product information:

http://www.icpmapping.org/

EUGRIS Keyword(s):

Diffuse pollution-->Contaminants-->Pesticides
Diffuse pollution-->Scales

Short description:

The International Cooperative Programme (ICP) on Modelling and Mapping of Critical Loads & Levels and Air Pollution Effects, Risks and Trends works under the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The objectives of the ICP Modelling and Mapping are to (a) determine receptor specific critical loads for indirect effects of the (long-term) deposition of various air pollutants, and critical levels for direct effects of gaseous air pollutants; (b) map pollutant depositions and concentrations which exceed critical thresholds; and (c) establish appropriate methods as a basis for assessing potential damage, e.g. via dynamic modelling.

Link to Project(s):

ESPREME Estimation of willingness-to-pay to reduce the risks of exposure to heavy metals and cost-benefit analysis for reducing heavy metals occurrence in Europe

Link to Organisation(s):

UNECE United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

Submitted By:

Professor Paul Bardos WhoDoesWhat? Last update: 07/12/2007