Best practicesCreated on: 2 April 2026

Tallinn (Estonia): e-Noses, a permanent monitoring and alert system

Goal 9.1

Allowing independent, transparent measurement of air quality, water quality, sound levels, and light pollution in the City Port territory.

Challenge(s)

How can monitoring the air quality in ports improve the surrounding environment ?

Best Practice

Monitoring air quality in ports through technologies like E-Noses improves the surrounding environment by providing early detection of odour anomalies, identifying sources of pollution, and enhancing transparency through regular data publication. By accurately pinpointing the origins of odour complaints, E-Noses help reduce grievances directed towards port activities, fostering better community relations. Strategic placement ensures efficient monitoring while optimising resources.

This good practice also includes objective 4.4 (Developing collaborative approaches, drawing on scientific and technologic knowledge from the scientific community and civil society to support decision making) of the AIVP’s 2030 Agenda.

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