COST action TD1105: New sensing technologies for environmental sustainability in smart cities

This paper gives a detailed technical overview on some new sensing technologies for environmental sustainability in the context of the smart cities. COST Action TD1105 EuNetAir is the European networking framework to discuss a research roadmap for new sustainable technologies applied to the air quality monitoring, indoor/outdoor energy efficiency, odour monitoring, CO₂ detection for industrial applications, and automotive air quality measurements. The main aim of the concerted Action EuNetAir, funded by COST EU program, is to create an international network of world-class experts in a multidisciplinary approach to define challenging research and innovation needs related to the new sensing technologies for air-pollution and environmental sustainability. The key-technologies for supporting environmental sustainability are the low-cost, low-power and accurate sensors to provide pervasive technologies distributed in the smart cities by engaging citizens´ community for enhanced awareness in the clean environment and green energy. These efforts impact on future improved quality of life in Europe supporting green-economy and sustainable development.