The role of Enviroinmetal policies in protecting air quality in Kosovo
Session
Security Studies
Description
The purpose of this paper is to study the role of environmental policies for the protection of air quality in the Republic of Kosovo and its harmonization with the acquis Communautaire of the European Union. Air pollution is an urgent global environmental challenge with far-reaching consequences for human health and well-being. The increase in the number of inhabitants in urban centers in Kosovo has also directly influenced the increase in environmental pollution. The objective of this research was to study the policies for the protection of air quality as one of the important problems in the Republic of Kosovo and their harmonization with the European Union policies on air, The paper is based on the qualitative method which is based on the collection and processing of data focused on the legal basis and institutional policies for air quality in the Republic of Kosovo. For the monitoring of air quality in Kosovo there are 12 fixed monitoring stations and one mobile station. The Hydrometeorological Institute of Kosovo monitors air quality and all data are accessible in real time. Currently, the largest contributors to air pollution in Kosovo are stationary and mobile sources, sources in urban areas, major energy production areas and industrial areas. Respecting and implementing international air quality standards strengthens Kosovo's image, protects the health of citizens, meets environmental criteria, and the role of environmental policies is considered important.
Keywords:
Environmental policy, air quality, pollution, monitoring, legislation, European Union, Kosovo
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.295
Recommended Citation
Balaj, Nexhat; Balaj, Filloreta; Januzi, Vezir; and Rizani, Hyzer, "The role of Enviroinmetal policies in protecting air quality in Kosovo" (2025). UBT International Conference. 2.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/SS/2
The role of Enviroinmetal policies in protecting air quality in Kosovo
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
The purpose of this paper is to study the role of environmental policies for the protection of air quality in the Republic of Kosovo and its harmonization with the acquis Communautaire of the European Union. Air pollution is an urgent global environmental challenge with far-reaching consequences for human health and well-being. The increase in the number of inhabitants in urban centers in Kosovo has also directly influenced the increase in environmental pollution. The objective of this research was to study the policies for the protection of air quality as one of the important problems in the Republic of Kosovo and their harmonization with the European Union policies on air, The paper is based on the qualitative method which is based on the collection and processing of data focused on the legal basis and institutional policies for air quality in the Republic of Kosovo. For the monitoring of air quality in Kosovo there are 12 fixed monitoring stations and one mobile station. The Hydrometeorological Institute of Kosovo monitors air quality and all data are accessible in real time. Currently, the largest contributors to air pollution in Kosovo are stationary and mobile sources, sources in urban areas, major energy production areas and industrial areas. Respecting and implementing international air quality standards strengthens Kosovo's image, protects the health of citizens, meets environmental criteria, and the role of environmental policies is considered important.