New air quality initiative launched

The Atmo Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes observatory has introduced Oxygen, a free initiative designed to help local areas improve air quality. Running from 2026 to 2028, the program includes workshops, meetings, and webinars starting in November.

Support from multiple organizations

Oxygen is backed by several organizations, including the Regional Directorate of the Environment, Housing, and Urban Planning, Ademe, the Region, Grenoble Alpes Métropole, Lyon Métropole, and the Mixed Syndicate of Mobilities of the Grenoble area. These groups aim to assist local authorities in understanding and addressing air quality challenges.

Targeting officials and citizens

The initiative targets elected officials, local agents, and citizens in areas covered by an Air Protection Plan. Marine Latham, director general of Atmo Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, emphasized that air quality is a key factor in decisions related to urban planning, mobility, heating, and protecting vulnerable populations.

Interactive program formats

Oxygen offers various formats, such as the "Air Fresque" workshop, which helps participants understand atmospheric pollution and identify solutions. Screenings of the film Our Air will be followed by discussions, and the Captothèque service will allow citizens to measure fine particles in the air.

Webinars for local authorities

Starting in November 2026, the program will include "Air Meetings," a series of webinars addressing challenges faced by local authorities. Each session will focus on a real case, providing insights into legal, health, or technical issues, along with data and tools for local use.

First webinar details

The first webinar will focus on concerns about residents' exposure to pollutants and their living environment. Participants can choose between two time slots: Tuesday, November 17, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., or Friday, November 20, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The webinars are free and open to all local authorities.