Urban air and noise pollution are among the main environmental health challenges affecting cities across Europe. Supporting healthier and more sustainable urban environments requires better tools to understand pollution, assess its impacts on citizens, and support more informed urban decision-making.
In this webinar, participants will be introduced to the HARMONIE Project, its vision, and its innovative approach to tackling urban environmental challenges.
The session will present how the project addresses air pollution, noise, and their impact on urban health through advanced monitoring, modelling, and digital tools such as the HARMONIE Digital Twin.
It will also highlight the main tools and methodologies being developed, expected outcomes, and how these solutions can support evidence-based decision-making and contribute to healthier urban environments.
Additionally, the webinar aims to engage with stakeholders to better understand their needs and priorities.
Date: 17 June 2026
Time: 09:30 – 11:35: CEST
Place: Online – Via Zoom
Target audience:
The webinar is open to the general public and welcomes anyone interested in urban environmental health, air quality, noise pollution, and sustainable cities.
The session is particularly relevant for:
- Public authorities and policy makers
- Cities and urban planners
- Researchers and academic institutions
- NGOs and environmental organisations
- Projects and initiatives linked to the EU Zero Pollution and Climate-Neutral Cities missions
- EU-funded projects and related initiatives working on urban environment, health, and digital solutions for cities
- Language: English
Speakers:
Alberto Castro Fernández – Swiss TPH
Beatriz Eguzkitza – Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS)
Francisco Ramírez – BETTAIR
Ioar Rivas – IDAEA-CSIC
Oihane Gómez – University of Deusto
Pietro Podestà – FACTUAL
Agenda:
| Time (CEST) | Session | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30 – 09:35 | Welcome and introduction | María Paz Baghetti – BSC |
| 09:35 – 09:55 | Project overview: HARMONIE’s vision and approach | Beatriz Eguzkitza – BSC |
| 09:55 – 10:20 | Understanding pollution: monitoring and modelling | Ioar Rivas – IDAEA-CSIC Francisco Ramírez – BETTAIR |
| 10:20 – 10:45 | From data to solutions: integration, Digital Twin and pilot interventions | Oihane Gómez – University of Deusto Pietro Podestà – FACTUAL |
| 10:45 – 11:10 | Understanding health impacts: from exposure to outcomes | Alberto Castro Fernández – Swiss TPH Thomas Berkemeier – Max Plank Insitute for Chemistry |
| 11:10 – 11:30 | Q&A and discussion | Beatriz Eguzkitza – BSC |
| 11:30 – 11:35 | Closing | María Paz Baghetti (BSC) |
