Research

Projects shaping policy & practice

From sensors on city streets to surveys across European cities — explore the Environment and Health Group's research portfolio.

01.07.2026 – 31.12.2027

Green Schools Initiative (GSI): Enhancing Energy Efficiency, Renewable Heating, and Sustainability in Education

A cross-border IPA III project modernizing schools in Brvenica (North Macedonia) and Ferizaj (Kosovo) with renewable heat pumps, battery storage and sustainability education for healthier, climate-resilient learning environments.

Energy EfficiencyRenewable HeatingCross-BorderIPA III
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2024

Bridging Science, Policy, and Community: Enhancing Air Quality Research, Advocacy, and Capacity Building in North Macedonia

SEEU and the University of Birmingham collaboration funded by Research England — strengthening air quality research, policy links, public engagement and capacity building, with Tetovo as a key case study.

Air QualityPolicyResearch EnglandBirmingham–SEEU
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01.03.2022 — 18 months

Assessing the Nexus Between Air Pollution and Human Mobility in Tetova

Bridging knowledge gaps on the relationship between human mobility and air pollution in North Macedonia. Nine professional air quality sensors across Tetova continuously measure pollutants and weather parameters.

Air QualityMobilityClean Energy
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10-year strategic plan

Realization of Low Emission University Campus through the Implementation of a Climate Action Plan

A roadmap to carbon neutrality at SEEU — combining a GHG inventory, prioritized carbon-friendly actions and milestones to embed sustainability across teaching, research and community outreach.

Climate ActionCarbon NeutralityCampus Sustainability
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2006 – 2008

EURO-URHIS 2 — Urban Health Monitoring (FP7)

EURO-URHIS 2 developed standardized survey tools and methodologies for assessing key measures of adolescent health and its determinants across heterogeneous European urban contexts.

Urban HealthEU FP7Adolescents
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Spatial planning research

Climate Change Considerations in Spatial Planning

Assessing the spatial-planning and climate-change nexus in the Western Balkans to identify gaps and recommend pathways for embedding climate considerations into national policies.

ClimatePolicyWestern Balkans
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