Author: Sotirios Papathanasiou
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Happy 2026: Why 2026 is the Year of Real IAQ Collaboration
As the calendar turns and we welcome 2026, the team at GO AQS wants to wish our global community a very Happy New Year! Every new year offers a chance to reset, but 2026 feels fundamentally different. While previous years were defined by rapid technological shifts and individual innovations, we believe 2026 will be defined by something much…
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Highlights from the GO AQS Global Webinars December 2025
The Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS) held its 1st General Assembly Webinar across two sessions on December 11, 2025, bringing together international experts and academics to discuss foundational steps and future directions for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) worldwide. The sessions highlighted a consensus that IAQ must fundamentally shift from being a marginalized technical…
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WHO Releases HRAPIE-2: Updated Guidance to Reshape Global Air Quality Standards
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe has published a critical new document, Health risks of air pollution in Europe: HRAPIE-2 project, providing updated, evidence-based guidance that is set to become a vital resource for policymakers and organizations worldwide, including the Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS). This report updates the original 2013 HRAPIE…
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Webinar Announcement: Unveiling the Future of Indoor Air Quality!
GO AQS is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive webinar discussing the foundational document for the next generation of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) standards and implementation. 🗓️ Webinar Details 🔍 What We Will Cover Join our leading experts as they break down the critical components of the White Paper Version 1.0, which is set…
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GO AQS White Paper v1.0 – Milestone
We are proud to announce the official release of Version 1.0 of the GO AQS White Paper! This milestone signifies a major step forward, as we proudly present the definitive first version of our open and common standards. This latest version incorporates crucial updates and enhancements, solidifying GO AQS’s commitment to transparency, scientific rigor, and practical implementation. Changelog:…