EANET addresses the deposition of major acidifying species and related chemical substances such as SO42-, NO3-, H+, SO2, NO2, ozone, and particulate matter (PM) issues in an integrated approach for implementing the following major activities:
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1. Acid deposition and air pollution monitoring
- Review and revision/establishment of the national monitoring plans where appropriate*
- Implementation of monitoring using common methodologies*
wet deposition, dry deposition, soil/vegetation, inland aquatic environment and catchment
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2. Compilation, evaluation, storage, analysis and provision of data
- Submission of monitoring data to the Network Center*
- Issuing of the Annual Data Report
- Preparation and publication of the Periodic Reports on the State of Acid Deposition
- Dissemination of the data and relevant information through EANET website
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3. Promotion of Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) activities
- Development of QA/QC programs
- Development of Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs)*
- Implementation of Inter-laboratory comparison projects
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4. Implementation of technical support and capacity-building activities
- Dispatch of technical missions
- Identification of training needs
- Individual training at the Network Center
- National training*
- Utilization of existing training programs and others
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5. Promotion of research and studies related to acid deposition and air pollution problems
- Joint studies on wet/dry deposition, catchment analysis, etc.
- Fellowship Programs
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6. Promotion of public awareness
- Development of reports for policymakers, web-stories, factsheets, policy briefs, brochures, videos
- National and Regional Workshops
- e-Learning and webinars
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7. Other relevant activities
- Cooperation and exchange of information and experiences with other regional and global networks/initiatives
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* by Participating Countries