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CIEH Air Quality Conference
About this conference
Air quality remains a significant public health challenge, and local authorities play a vital role in tackling air pollution and protecting the health of their communities.
The CIEH Air Quality Conference will bring together environmental health professionals and experts from across the sector to explore the latest developments in air quality guidance, policy, research and practice. The half-day conference will focus on how national priorities, emerging evidence and practical tools can support local action to improve air quality.
Through expert presentations and real-world case studies, delegates will explore how community-led monitoring and local data can strengthen understanding of air pollution, how global sources of pollution influence local air quality, and how collaboration across organisations can help inform effective responses. The programme will also examine the resources available to Environmental Health Officers and the role local authorities can play in delivering meaningful improvements.
Join us to gain new insights, learn from current practice and explore how environmental health professionals can turn evidence into action to support cleaner air and healthier communities.
Conference topics
The following subjects will be explored in more detail at the conference:
- Clean air, local action: Delivering on the UK 100 breathing report
- Tools for cleaner air: DEFRA’s latest guidance, resources and services
- The bigger picture: Understanding the global drivers of local air pollution
- Air quality in action: Empowering local authorities to lead change
Explore the full programme here
CPD: 4 hours
Why should you attend?
- Stay up to date with the latest air quality guidance, policy developments, research and resources to support your work.
- Gain practical insights from real-world case studies exploring local air quality data, community monitoring and approaches to tackling pollution.
- Share knowledge and strengthen collaboration with environmental health professionals and sector experts to explore how local authorities can turn evidence into action and improve public health.
What past delegates thought
- "Really interesting and useful to see statistics from studies"
- "I really enjoyed the variety of speakers, with lots of wide ranging but relevant content"
- "Interesting examples of what AQ work is being done across the country"
Matthew Clark, Programme Manager - Air Quality, Hertfordshire County Council. HonFCIEH Matt has worked in local authorities since 2010 with an air quality focus since 2012. His current role at Hertfordshire County Council involves developing the links between environmental health, public health and sustainability functions. He is an active member of the air quality profession serving as a member of the CIEH environmental protection panel. Matthew has represented CIEH in discussions with the CMO for England and the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) and written pieces featuring in UK100 CANZ document, AQN magazine and EHN. He represented LAs on DEFRAs Air Quality Information System Review which published in 2025. In 2025 - 2026 Matt became the East of England regional Clean Air Champion for the UKRI Clean Air Programme becoming the only Local Authority champion and represented the LA voice at events across all four devolved nations. More recently Matt has been accepted a role as Regional Air, Climate and Health (REACH) champion associated with the UKRI climate and health funded hubs.
Date
Time
Venue
Online (BigMarker)
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Price
CIEH member: £75 (Associate, Member, Fellow)
CIEH Student member: £10
CIEH Affiliate member: £180
Non-member: £180
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