ASSESSMENT REPORT BASED ON THE OBSERVATIONAL DATA IN BRINDISI

The harbour areas are economic centres and transport hubs, which bring together different transport modes (sea, road, railway transport) and, often, industrial activities. In contrast to the expected reduction in emissions from land-based sources, the maritime sector is becoming a more and more important source of air pollution in Europe ("The impact of international shipping on European air quality and climate forcing" - EEA Technical report N. 4/2013). Globally, ship exhaust is estimated to contribute 1.2-1.6 Tg particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter less than 10 ?m (PM10), 4.7-6.5 Tg sulfur oxides (SOx as S) and 5.0-6.9 Tg nitrogen oxides (NOx as N) annually (Corbett et al., 2007; Eyring et al., 2005). Several of the Mediterranean harbours are located in areas surrounded by large populations. In these areas the gaseous and particulate matter (PM) emissions from ships could affect air quality and human health significantly (Corbett et al., 2007; Viana et al., 2009). Further, for technical and economical reasons, harbours are often located close to industrial areas. This complicates the evaluation of the contributions of the different sources to air quality and this is important information to define strategies for the development of these areas. At the beginning of 2012 the research project CESAPO (Contribution of Emission Sources on the Air quality of the POrt-cities in Greece and Italy - www.cesapo.upatras.gr) started, funded within the framework of Interreg Italy-Greece (2007-2013). The general objective of the project is to quantify the contribution of emission sources to the air pollution of two port cities (Brindisi in Italy and Patras in Greece), giving more emphasis on the maritime transport and the activities within the harbour for which the existing information is very limited. Results will be used to link the scientific outcomes with integrated proposed actions for sustainable development these coastal areas. The actions will favour and support the implementation of EU Directives and International laws. The project focuses on two important port cities, namely Patras (Greece) and Brindisi (Italy) investigated through the synergic work of the partners, using an integrated approach, based on modelling and experimental activities. This report is an organic assessment of the contribution of pollution sources in the Brindisi area obtained following different methodologies based on measured data specifically integrating high and low temporal resolution measurements.