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CleanAIR

Clean Air, Healthy Future

International Collaboration

The CleanAIR project is implemented with the support of the Interreg VI-A Romania–Hungary Programme. This programme places special emphasis on cross-border cooperation: addressing shared challenges that do not stop at national borders—such as air pollution or the impacts of climate change. CleanAIR is therefore not an isolated initiative, but the result of an international partnership, where Romanian and Hungarian partners work together to:
  • Share experiences,
  • Jointly develop the best solutions,
  • Create a more sustainable and liveable future on both sides of the border.
Below we introduce the partners whose expertise, commitment, and innovation contribute to the success of the project.

Oradea Metropolitan Area Intercommunity Development Association

The Oradea Metropolitan Area Intercommunity Development Association has many years of experience in implementing urban development and environmental protection programmes. Their expertise covers urban planning, transport development, and managing projects in line with EU environmental standards (EMAS, ISO 14001).

Role in the project:

  • Overall project coordination,
  • Supervision of the sensor network installation in Oradea,
  • Organization of dissemination activities,
  • Leading the development of the final “Walking Forest Handbook” strategic document.
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Békéscsaba, city of county rank

Békéscsaba is committed to climate-neutral and sustainable urban development. The city is a member of the CrAFt – New European Bauhaus city network and an active participant in the WWF One Planet City Challenge. Role in the project:
  • Designating and implementing the sites for the Walking Forest pilot programme on the Hungarian side,
  • Installing the air quality and microclimate sensor network in Békéscsaba,
  • Organizing local community events and volunteer actions,
  • Incorporating the pilot results into the city’s long-term sustainability strategy.
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University of Szeged (SZTE)

The research groups of the University of Szeged (SZTE) have achieved outstanding results in artificial intelligence, software development, climatology, and plant biology. The university is a regional leader in developing smart city technologies. Role in the project:
  • Researching “super plants” – identifying which species are most effective at filtering pollution,
  • Developing machine learning models for air pollution forecasting,
Organizing educational and scientific collaborations: student research programmes and workshops.
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University of Oradea (UO)

The University of Oradea has extensive international experience and research background in environmental protection and sustainable urban development. Role in the project:
  • Scientific analysis of sensor network data in Oradea,
  • Researching water purification solutions (in connection with air quality protection topics),
Scientific evaluation of the effects of the Walking Forest (e.g., soil moisture, CO₂ sequestration, temperature reduction).
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Why Is This Partnership Valuable?

The CleanAIR consortium has been established so that each partner can contribute their expertise towards a common goal: creating a greener, healthier, and more sustainable urban environment.

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This project is supported by the Interreg Danube Region Programme co-funded by the European Union.

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