Emission is a term used to describe the presence of gases or particles in the air originating from various sources.
The main components of atmospheric air are nitrogen (78.08%), oxygen (20.95%), and argon (0.93%). However, in addition to these, the air contains substances such as sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), etc. These can originate from natural or anthropogenic sources and are present in trace amounts, yet they have a direct or indirect negative impact on the environment, human health, the biosphere, and material goods
Increased industrialization, intensification of production, the use of coal and firewood, oil and oil derivatives as energy resources, and traffic have led to an increase in the concentration of these pollutants.
To reduce the harmful effects of air pollution on people and the environment, the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP) was established in 1979. It is one of the earliest international agreements aimed at addressing transboundary air pollution. The Convention is implemented through eight protocols , which include legally binding targets for the reduction of air pollutant emissions.
In accordance with CLRTAP and its protocols, our country is obliged to prepare and submit the following
to the United Nations Secretariat and the European Environment Agency's Central Data Repository ЕIONET
These tasks are carried out continuously throughout the year by the Macedonian Environmental Information Centre (MEIC) within the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning (MoEPP).
