Category: GO IAQS
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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:…
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A Global Voice for Clean Air: Prof. Juliana Jalaludin Champions the GO AQS Initiative at Global Health Sciences Conference 2025
Professor Dr. Juliana Binti Jalaludin, a distinguished figure from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Universiti Putra Malaysia, is lending her influential voice to a critical global health movement: the Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS) initiative. Her active support was prominently featured during her recent plenary address at the GLOBAL HEALTH SCIENCES CONFERENCE…
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Global Open Air Quality Standards Policy Working Group Call
We’re excited to announce the first official meeting of the GO AQS Policy Working Group! The call will take place on September 8 at 4:00 PM CEST. This working group will be dedicated to developing policy recommendations for indoor air quality. A robust indoor air quality (IAQ) policy helps pinpoint areas for improvement and sets clear benchmarks to…
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GO AQS White Paper v0.90 – Update
The GO AQS white paper has undergone a significant transformation from version v0.81 to v0.90, reflecting a period of intensive development and refinement. This latest iteration, building upon the foundational concepts of its predecessor, introduces a multitude of additions and corrections that enhance the clarity, scope, and precision of the framework. A primary focus of…
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GO IAQS Breakpoints – 2nd Session
This session served as a crucial follow-up to our initial discussion on environmental pollutants, as we previously ran out of time to cover all the necessary ground. In today’s meeting, we delved into the specifics of index breakpoints for ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and radon. Ozone (O3) Proposed GO IAQS Index: The proposed index tiers for ozone are 0 to 50…
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GO IAQS Breakpoints – 1st Session
During the 1st GO IAQS Index Breakpoints meeting, discussions focused on proposed breakpoints for various pollutants based on survey results, comparisons with existing standards, and feedback from attendees. The meeting aimed to cover results, compare them with existing breakpoints, and gather comments on specific pollutants, with a focus on PM2.5, Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Carbon Monoxide…
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Survey Results: GO IAQS Index Breakpoints
The results presented below are based on a questionnaire distributed to participants from the GO AQS members list. The survey, conducted using Google Forms, was open from May 15th to June 15th, 2025. PM2.5 The GO IAQS Index Breakpoints Survey, with a total of 40 participants, indicated strong support for the proposed PM2.5 breakpoints, with…
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GO AQS Members Unite to Define the Future of Indoor Air Quality Index
Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS) has taken a significant step towards establishing the world’s first common Indoor Air Quality Index (IAQI) by launching a comprehensive survey among its members. This initiative aims to consolidate breakpoints for the GO IAQS Index, a crucial tool for assessing and communicating indoor air quality consistently across the…