ASSESSING PUBLIC SATISFACTION WITH URBAN AIR QUALITY UNDER THE “CLEAN AIR” FEDERAL PROJECT

Abstract

Environmental pollution, particularly air pollution, remains a pressing issue for residents of modern industrial cities. One of the key tools in combating air pollution in Russia is the federal “Clean Air” project, which aims to reduce emissions of priority pollutants. Within the framework of the project, measures are being implemented to modernize production capacities and introduce advanced technologies designed to ensure compliance with hygiene standards for chemical substances in the atmospheric air and achieve an acceptable risk level for public health. The success of these initiatives requires a comprehensive approach, which must include the assessment of public satisfaction with the outcomes of implemented measures. Therefore, it is necessary to develop methodological approaches to determine the level of public satisfaction with air quality and the effectiveness of the measures taken under the project. The study focuses on analyzing the opinions and expectations of residents in industrial cities participating in the project. The toolkit for assessing the integral indicator of public satisfaction should include modules on socio-demographic characteristics, self-assessed health, subjective well-being, and satisfaction with air quality. In this context, it is important to evaluate overall air quality as well as specific pollution indicators and changes in air quality over time. This allows for a more objective understanding of public reactions to the efforts of industrial entities, government agencies, and local authorities. The findings of this study may contribute to the improvement of environmental policy and the enhancement of citizens' quality of life within the framework of sustainable development.