This report evaluates the societal relevance and impact of the AURORAE platform, a web-based air quality forecasting tool developed within the Arctic PASSION project to support Arctic communities. AURORAE provides real-time and forecasted PM₁₀ concentrations across Northern Europe, aiming to increase public awareness of air pollution and its health implications, particularly for remote and Indigenous Arctic populations. The assessment combines qualitative and quantitative approaches: a Value Chain Analysis (VCA) is used to map how the service transforms atmospheric data into actionable information, while an economic evaluation estimates the avoided health costs associated with reduced air pollution exposure. Results indicate that AURORAE delivers meaningful value by empowering users to make informed decisions, potentially reducing health risks and healthcare costs. The communication strategy revealed strong user interest, a preference for visual and accessible information, and highlighted the importance of culturally grounded, community-driven engagement. Lessons learned emphasize the need for early and sustained stakeholder involvement, trust-building, and the integration of Indigenous perspectives to enhance the effectiveness and acceptance of environmental services in the Arctic. The findings provide recommendations for future projects aiming to bridge scientific innovation with the lived realities of Arctic residents.
LOUWETTE Josephine;
CROTTI Ilaria;
DOBRICIC Srdan;
2026-04-17
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC145788
978-92-68-38908-9 (online),
1831-9424 (online),
EUR 40686,
OP KJ-01-26-155-EN-N (online),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC145788,
10.2760/2893873 (online),
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