Speaker Biograghy: Sergio is President of Airport Regions Conference, and Vice Mayor of the City of El Prat (where Barcelona Airport is situated) in charge of airport affairs.


Day 2 - 21 March
Session: Energy, Environment & Sustainability

10:55 - 11:25 - Ultra-fine particles: the next challenge for air quality at airports
Synopsis: All airports are developing programmes and actions to reduce their environmental impact regarding air pollution. Until now, the main efforts have been devoted to CO2, but a new challenge is on the table: ultra-fine particles. Their reduction implies an 'in place' reduction of combustion of petrol (in all different ways) at the airport platform, which will result in a direct reduction of pollution at the platform and in the region, leading to a reduced health risk for workers and citizens.

Audience will learn:

• Air quality plans
• Health risks of ultra-fine particles
• Programme of reduction of ultra-fine particles