Training on industrial emissions monitoring and access to environmental information
The way industrial facilities are monitored, public access to environmental information, and the use of online platforms that present data on industrial emissions were among the main topics discussed during trainings held at the Ministry of Environment between 10 and 12 March 2026. The training covered issues related to the implementation of the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and its revised version (IED 2.0, 2024) conducted by the short terms expert Kaj Forsius from the Finnish Environment Institute.
The sessions presented methods by which authorities can verify whether businesses comply with environmental requirements, as well as tools that allow citizens to have access to information about the impact of industrial activities on the environment. Participants were familiarized with Best Available Techniques (BAT), BAT Conclusions (BATC) and BAT Reference Documents (BREFs) applicable to important industrial sectors, such as production of metal, cement, glass, chemical industry, waste treatment or large combustion plants. They also learned about Finland experience in implementing Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions, including the procedure for issuing an integrated environmental permit and the responsibilities of competent authorities in the environmental permitting and control process.
Representatives of the Ministry of Environment, the Environment Agency, the Environment Protection Inspectorate, as well as representatives of economic agents whose activities are associated with industrial emissions, participated in these trainings.
These series of trainings contribute to improving industrial pollution control, applying cleaner technologies, and protecting air quality and the environment.
The activity was carried out within the framework of the EU-funded Twinning project “Air Quality and Environment” targeting component 1: Air quality management, control and enforcement strengthened and implemented by the Finnish Meteorological Institute, in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency of the Republic of Lithuania and the Swedish Chemicals Agency.
This material was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the Twinning project ”Air Quality and Environment,” funded by the European Union. The contents of this material are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.
