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Action ES0603: Assessment of production, release, distribution and health impact of allergenic pollen in Europe (EUPOL)


 
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Diseases due to aeroallergens are among major causes of a growing rate of morbidity and demand for healthcare. The overall prevalence of seasonal allergic rhinitis in Europe is about 15% and increasing. Adequate protective and pre-emptive measures require both the reliable assessment of production and release of various pollen species, and the forecasting of their atmospheric dispersion. The World Health Organization has therefore recommended new studies in the area. The pollen-related research is currently conducted within several scientific disciplines, countries and targeted activities; however, their coordination could be substantially improved. Several poorly understood complex biological, meteorological and climatic factors can significantly affect the timing and strength of pollen seasons. Their proper investigation requires an integrated approach. The proposed concerted Action will establish a multi-disciplinary forum for (i) the critical review of existing information and its use in current assessment systems, and finding out the gaps of knowledge; (ii) the improved co-ordination of on-going research; (iii) the development of a strategy and an action plan that aim to bridge the gaps of knowledge; (iv) strengthening the dialogue with end users. Specific research directions will be: Pollen Production and Release; Pollen Transport, Transformation and Interaction; Applications and collaboration with End Users.
Keywords: pollen; aerobiology; phenology; allergic season forecasting; air quality

Domain : Earth System Science and Environmental Management
Action title : Assessment of production, release, distribution and health impact of allergenic pollen in Europe (EUPOL)


Action details Parties
  Country Date Status
MoU : 331/06
CSO Approval date : 20/11/2006
Entry into force : 18/04/2007
End of Action : 13/09/2011
Austria 17/04/2007 Confirmed
Croatia 16/01/2009 Confirmed
Cyprus 29/06/2007 Confirmed
Czech Republic 04/10/2007 Confirmed
Denmark 17/04/2007 Confirmed
Estonia 12/10/2007 Confirmed
Finland 20/06/2007 Confirmed
France 05/06/2007 Confirmed
Germany 20/04/2007 Confirmed
Greece 26/09/2007 Confirmed
Hungary 17/04/2007 Confirmed
Ireland 18/04/2007 Confirmed
Israel 12/09/2007 Confirmed
Italy 22/05/2007 Confirmed
Latvia 17/04/2007 Confirmed
Lithuania 29/10/2007 Confirmed
Netherlands 13/09/2007 Confirmed
Norway 20/04/2007 Confirmed
Poland 20/09/2007 Confirmed
Portugal 10/10/2007 Confirmed
Serbia 22/09/2008 Confirmed
Slovak Republic 08/09/2009 Confirmed
Slovenia 05/02/2009 Confirmed
Spain 24/05/2007 Confirmed
Sweden 04/06/2007 Confirmed
Switzerland 22/05/2007 Confirmed
Turkey 16/06/2009 Confirmed
United Kingdom 22/05/2007 Confirmed
Total 28  
 
Non COST Institutions
Institution NameCountry
Moscow State University Russian Federation
 
Intentions to accept the MoU
Country   Status
Total 0  


Action Web Site: http://www.eupollen.eu/

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More Information can be obtained through the website :
http://www.eupollen.eu/

or  by contacting the Chair of the Action :
Dr Mikhail SOFIEV

Rapporteur :
Dr Joakim LANGNER

Science Officer :
Dr Stefan STUECKRAD

Administrative Officer :
Chandrasa SJAMSUDIN
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