701.ASSESSMENT OF AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN SKOPJE: LONG-TERM PM TRENDS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 2016–2025
Keywords:
air quality, particulate matte, , urban pollution, regulatory alignmentAbstract
Air quality remains a persistent challenge in urban environments, particularly in cities with complex emission structures and seasonal variability. This paper investigates air quality management strategies in Skopje from 2016 to 2025, emphasizing particulate matter (PM) concentrations and long-term pollution trends. The methodology integrates multi-year monitoring data with statistical processing, graphical interpretation, and an assessment of domi-nant emission sources. A significant portion of the study evaluates the relationship between national regulatory prac-tices and the European Union framework to determine practical alignment. By synthesizing technical observations with the regulatory context, this paper offers a grounded perspective on the evolution of air quality management over the analyzed decade.References
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