# ERA > The European Radon Association ## Posts ### ERA Supports Environmental Renewal in Madeira The Institute for Forests and Nature Conservation of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (IFCN, IP-RAM) has recently planted 200 trees in Paul da Serra, a municipal county of Ponta do Sol, Madeira, which is the largest and most extensive plateau of Madeira. The conservation exercise was funded by the European Radon Association (ERA) and attendees from the Madeira Radon Week (each supplying 100 trees) which took place in October 2024. The background to this regeneration project relates to a huge forest fire which took place in Funchal back in August 2024. The fires decimated much of the natural habitat. During the conference, Paulo Pinto, an executive committee member of the ERA and an organizer of Madeira Radon Week, shared with participants satellite imagery which illustrated the impact the forest fire had on the environment. As a result of this, the ERA and delegates agreed to fund the planting of 200 new trees. The project was supported by Abel Martinho Martins from the Madeira Botanic Gardens, who at the conference gave advice and recommendations on growing and planting procedures. The entire concept was driven by the need to combat climate change and maintain the environment. With an altitude averaging about 1,500m. Paul da Serra is a unique landscape, with the plateau stretching for about 24 km², offering a stark contrast to the steep slopes and deep valleys that characterize the rest of the island. The IFCN – a public entity responsible for promoting nature conservation, sustainable forest management, and the management of protected areas in Madeira – planted the trees in an area which forms part of Laurissilva da Madeira. This forest formation and UNESCO World Heritage site has very high biodiversity and has been around for more than 20 million years. Laurissilva da Madeira forms part of the Madeira Natural Park and is protected by regional, national and international legislation. José-Luis Gutiérrez Villanueva, Secretary of the ERA, said: “The ERA is always striving to improve the environment and contribute funds to worthy causes whenever we can. As Radon Week was held in Madeira, it seemed appropriate to work with local institutions to give back something tangible to the community.” The ERA is a non- profit International Organisation registered under Belgian law (number 549.923.484). It has been formed to serve the interests of the European radon community. ### EURADOS Annual Meeting – 24-27 February, 2025 The Annual Meeting of the European Radiation Dosimetry (EURADOS) group will take place at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Bucharest, Romania, from the 24-27 February 2025. EURADOS is a non-profit association for promoting research and development and European cooperation in the field of the dosimetry of ionising radiation. Its aims are to: Increase the scientific understanding of the dosimetry of ionising radiation; Foster the technical development of dosimetric methods and instrumentation and their implementation in routine dosimetry; and Harmonise the dosimetric procedures used within the EU and their conformance with international practices. To this end, its network includes experts, reference and research laboratories, and dosimetry services. This enables appropriate specialist groups to be formed to solve problems or promote research identified within EURADOS or upon request from external bodies. The annual meeting combines networking with scientific presentations, and gives a central role for working group activities. During the event attendees will be able to exchange experiences, learn and discover new scientific work, network with peers, and set up actions to improve and harmonise dosimetry in all applications. As part of the schedule, Working Group 3 (WG3) covers Environmental Dosimetry. The aim of WG3 is to provide information about the correct measurement of ambient dose and dose rate and radioactivity concentrations for different scenarios such as routinary emissions from nuclear installations, nuclear emergencies with local impact and nuclear disaster with transboundary implications, and also natural radioactivity scenarios such as radon dosimetry based on activity concentration measurements. As part of WG3, Task Groups are formed and of particular interest is SG3 which focuses on “Radon in Metrology and Field Measurements”. SG3 was formed to: Collaborate with the traceRadon European Project (which started in June 2020), which has an emphasis on climate change and radiation protection; and Provide support in the usage of the radon/progeny dose conversion factors published by ICRP in dose assessment at homes and at workplaces and collaboration between radon metrology (WG3) and radon dosimetry (WG7) in order to provide to the community guidelines and recommendations. EURADOS is a network of 83 European institutions (voting members) and more than 650 scientists (associate members). To register for the annual meeting, click here. ### ERA Elections – Soming Soon! European Radon Association (ERA) elections will take place later this year. The ERA has two main organs – the Executive Committee and the General Assembly. An Ordinary General Assembly takes place once a year, ordinary ERA members receive one vote and each company member has two votes per company. With elections on the horizon, it’s worth understanding the objectives of the ERA if you are considering putting yourself forward for a role on the Executive Committee. They are: To promote and to participate in activities to reduce radon risk within the population, recognizing radon as the second cause for lung cancer. To promote public awareness of radon risk, radon measurement, radon mitigation and radon preventative techniques. To ensure/develop/adopt quality standards in radon measurement, radon mitigation and radon prevention in new constructions. To provide an effective partnership between radon professionals in the field and other interested public and private stakeholders. To serve as a consultative body with regards to laws and regulations concerning radon. To organize an annual Radon conference or workshop combining scientific presentations and technical exhibitions from companies working with radon. Strive for the highest standard of fairness and integrity. If you are a member of the Executive Committee you are required to devote time pro bono to the association. The committee  meets on average once every 1.5 months. There are working groups within the committee and also other activities that require input. All members of the committee must be committed to the objectives of the ERA and proactively engage to enhance the publics awareness of the  dangers of radon. The ERA is a non- profit International Organisation registered under Belgian law (number 549.923.484). It has been formed to serve the interests of the European radon community. To this end, it is unselfish in its activity. As the ERA is purely for public benefit, its funds may only be utilised for purposes in accordance with the statutes. Therefore, potential travelling costs are not covered by the ERA. In addition, it may not favour any person by means of expenditures which are foreign to the objectives of the Association. The ERA’s code of ethics can be found here and its statutes here. More information will follow on the exact timings of the elections. ### ERA Webinar – Radon & Lung Cancer: Advancing toward the next step in Precision Medicine On Wednesday December 18 at 08:30 GMT, the European Radon Association (ERA) will be hosting a webinar entitled, “Radon & Lung Cancer: Advancing toward the next step in Precision Medicine”. The webinar will be presented by Laura Mezquita MD, PhD, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, University of Barcelona (Spain), Thoracic Oncology Group, Medical Oncology Department, Hospital Clinic, Laboratory of Translational Genomics and Targeted Therapies in Solid Tumours, IDIBAPS. To register for this webinar, click here. Radon is a decay product from the radioactive element radium226, which in turn is a decay product of Uranium238, found naturally in soil. As radon is a gas it easily leaks from the soil into houses through tiny cracks in foundations and walls. In terms of air pressure, a house is an insulated heated environment (as opposed to breathing outside), so the probability of radon exposure is much higher indoors. Due to this, high concentrations of radon can easily build up. Radon gas is radioactive and when it enters the lungs it emits alpha radiation from its decay which harms human pulmonary tissues which over time can lead to lung cancer. Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Europe, second only to smoking. In fact, 20% of lung cancer patients are non-smokers. However, there is a distinct lack of public awareness about the dangers of radon and its inherent cancer risk. Despite its recognized carcinogenic role, radon’s specific molecular, immune, and clinical profiles in patients with lung cancer remains unexplored. In this webinar, Laura will summarize the main evidence available and preliminary data of collaborative research that aims to establish a comprehensive radon-specific lung cancer profile. The findings are expected to advance precision medicine strategies tailored to radon-exposed Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). ### It’s European Radon Day! Today is European Radon Day. The European Radon Association (ERA) chose 7 November as a day to generate awareness about the dangers of radon as it is Marie Curie’s birthday, the two-time Nobel Prize winner . Marie, together with her husband, discovered the chemical element radium, and one of its decay products is radon. Therefore, the day is significant as it gives us the opportunity to promote a radon community which has been established to make the wider public and businesses aware of the inherent health implications of sustained exposure to the gas. The theme for 2024 is “10 years of general European requirements for radon in workplaces and at home”. To access regulatory information and guidance for your own specific national authority, follow this link. We would be delighted to hear if you have planned or undertaken any activity to celebrate National Radon Day, please email (secretaryATradoneurope.org) and we will add this to our website here. Also, remember to use the hashtag #ERD2024 in all of your social media posts to reach a wider audience. We are already aware of activities taking place in France and Italy. Radon is a radioactive gas that is odourless, colourless and tasteless. Radon enters buildings through cracks and joints and, therefore, can lead to increased radon concentrations indoors. It is estimated that one in ten lung cancer cases in Europe is due to indoor radon exposure. Deaths from Radon related lung cancer can be considerably reduced through radon awareness and implementing good practices, such as the annual testing of properties by homeowners, landlords, and employers, and subsequently acting upon the findings. On the ERA website we have many resources available for you to download if you require more information, including publicly available documents and resources from many European countries. José-Luis Gutiérrez Villanueva, Secretary of the ERA, said: “European Radon Day is important as it provides a platform for the European radon community to get its message across and educate more people as to why we should measure for radon and what remediation actions are needed if levels are too high. General awareness about radon and its dangers is still relatively low, but we are seeing year-on-year improvements in public perceptions and will continue to work with relevant authorities to ensure our message is delivered as widely as possible.” ### Reflections on ERA Workshop 2024 The theme for this year’s ERA Workshop was "Revisiting Radon Risk Communication". The workshop featured four expert speakers who shared their experiences and strategies for addressing public awareness and safety regarding radon exposure. The workshop provided delegates with best practices, challenges, and communication techniques that help bridge the gap between radon science and public understanding. The presentations were: “The RadAR project – an example on how a citizen science project can increase radon monitoring and promote remediation” from Catarina Antunes a Senior Technical Officer at the Portuguese Environmental Agency. “Radon Busters across Europe: Theory-based, evidence-based, and strategic radon risk communication” from Sofie Apers a PhD Student at the Department of Communication Studies, University of Antwerp. “Radon and Health: How Physicians approach communication?” from Laura Mezquita a Medical oncologist specialist in Thoracic Tumors and physician/scientist at Hospital Clinic of Barcelona – IDIBAPS, working on the Environment and Cancer Group. “Treatment or Threat? – Challenges and Strategies in Radon Communication in Austria” from Valeria Gruber Head of the National Radon Centre of Austria/Department for Radon and Radioecology/Division of Radiation Protection/AGES – Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety. The ERA Workshop commenced with Catarina Antunes’s presentation on “The RadAR project – an example on how a citizen science project can increase radon monitoring and promote remediation”. The focus of the presentation was on Portugal, looking at how old, untrue myths about the dangers of radon have been debunked and how a new communications strategy is being implemented to raise awareness of the dangers of radon. Communications has led to the knowledge about the dangers of radon increasing. Catarina then went on to detail the goals, objectives and achievements of the nine month student citizen project, RadAR – an inter school competition focusing on radon. The overall aim of the citizen project was to raise awareness of the dangers of radon and encourage radon measurement. Next up was Sofie Apers with “Radon Busters across Europe: Theory-based, evidence-based, and strategic radon risk communication”. Sofie’s presentation kicked off with details of a systematic review of radon communications in various European countries. This research found that people required personal advice and information on radon, rather than communications which were general and technical. This conclusion of the research found that communication needed to be more focussed, with more engagement in radon priority areas along with the provision of timely information. These results led to the creation of the Radon Buster campaign in four European countries. Sofie discusses the various elements of the campaign and how it was deployed and the results achieved. Then it was Laura Mezquita’s turn discussing “Radon and Health: How Physicians approach communication?”.  Laura focussed on lessons learnt working with lung cancer patients and the potential for radon to be a contributable factor (20% of patients are non-smokers). The presentation covered the current situation in the medical environment, approaches used for patients and families, next steps and future perspectives and finally Laura provided some take home messages. Laura goes on to share her patient experiences and her research into radon as a cause of lung cancer. Her studies demonstrate a lack of awareness of the dangers of radon and its inherent cancer risk. The final presentation was delivered by Valeria Gruber and offered insight into “Treatment or Threat? – Challenges and Strategies in Radon Communication in Austria”. To start, Valeria explained the role of the National Radon Competence Center in Austria – its goals, objectives and the legal restraints it works under. Valeria then went on to explain the role of radon spas in Austria, where visitors can soak up low doses of natural radiation for health benefits. This begs the question as to how radon can be used as a treatment and not be a threat (i.e. good radon vs bad radon), which resulted in the undertaking of an extensive research project into consumer perceptions – “RadoNorm – Risk Perception of Radon Spas”. Valeria goes on to discuss the results of the research and its implications in terms of radon awareness. Per Nilsson, President of the ERA, said: “The quality of presentations at the conference was outstanding. All presentations were informative and offered great insights for our delegates. The  anecdotal evidence shared will undoubtedly raise awareness of the importance of monitoring and measuring radon levels.” All of the PowerPoint presentations are available here, the sessions were recorded and can be viewed here. ### ERA Award Winners 2024 During this year’s Radon Week, the European Radon Association (ERA) Executive Committee announced the winners of two awards: "Lifetime Achievement" and "Recent Outstanding Research or Work in the Radon Field ". During the conference, the special honours were awarded to Dr. James McLaughlin for his lifelong dedication to radon research, and to The European Atlas of Natural Radiation for its invaluable contribution to public knowledge. Per Nilsson, President of the ERA, said: “The awards are an opportunity to showcase some of the excellent work that is being produced by our radon community across Europe. This year we had some outstanding candidates which really demonstrates the depth of innovation in our sector. James fully deserves his award recognition as his tireless efforts over the years has really helped raise awareness of the health implications that radon poses.” Dr. James McLaughlin, who was the first ERA President, has been working on radon for decades and his research has been referenced worldwide. His experience encompasses atmospheric electricity/aerosols, indoor radon and thoron surveys, exhalation from building materials, mineral exploration and geophysics, detectors and intercomparisons, radon and other indoor air pollutants, and retrospective exposure assessments. During his career he has worked with the IAEA, WHO, EC, ICRU, and ERA. On accepting his award, James provided pointers for the future of the ERA stating the need to strengthen links with the medical profession, indoor air scientists, and radon and related associations worldwide. He also emphasised the importance of focusing on radon basics such as developments in lung dosimetry, general population radon epidemiological studies, and detector intercalibrations both in the laboratory and in the field.  Follow this link for a short video of James accepting his award with past and present ERA presidents. The European Atlas of Natural Radiation (EANR) received the award for most outstanding research. The European Atlas of Natural Radiation was produced by The Radioactivity Environmental Monitoring (REM) group of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission which  provides qualified information about the level of environmental radioactivity to the public, Member States, European Commission and European Parliament. The EANR is a collection of maps of Europe displaying levels of natural radioactivity caused by different sources (e.g. indoor radon, cosmic radiation, terrestrial gamma radiation, and natural radionuclides in soil and bedrock). The atlas provides reference values and harmonised data for the scientific community and national competent authorities. It also helps the public to become familiar with the natural radioactive environment. An online version of the atlas is available here and if you want to download the latest version follow this link. Dr. Giorgia Cinelli, who is currently working at the DG of Energy at the European Commission, accepted the award and said: “I am delighted to accept this award for the work conducted on the EANR. The award is undoubtedly the Nobel prize of radon research. The research is only possible due to the collaborative work of our radon community which provided the material for the publication of the research project. Compiling all of this data from 36 countries empowers our community and provides greater visibility. It is a very ambitious project and a tangible example of what can be achieved when people work together for a common objective.” ### Agenda Published for Radon Week in Funchal, Madeira We are delighted to share the agenda for Radon Week which can be viewed here. The conference is taking place in Funchal, Madeira from 7-10 October, 2024, and during the week delegates will have the opportunity to participate in the 2024 European Radon Association (ERA) Workshop and Radon Outcomes on Mitigation Solutions (ROOMS) 2024. On 7 October reception is open from 3PM-6PM, which is followed by welcome cocktails at the Restaurante do Forte Per Nilsson, President of the ERA, said: “We are very excited about the quality of presentations being delivered at this year’s Radon Week. The level of expertise present at the conference is unheralded. There will be research and anecdotal evidence to share which will further raise awareness of the importance of monitoring air quality in buildings. Many people are unaware of the dangers of radon, this conference is about collaborating to ensure the risk of radon is higher on the public agenda.” On 9 October, the ERA award ceremony takes place at 12.40PM and the ERA Executive Committee will announce the winners of two awards: "Lifetime Achievement" and "Recent Outstanding Research or Work in the Radon Field ". The theme for the ERA Workshop this year is "Revisiting Radon Risk Communication". Taking place on 10 October, presentations include: “The RadAR project – an example on how a citizen science project can increase radon monitoring and promote remediation” from Catarina Antunes a Senior Technical Officer at the Environmental Planning and Protection Division/Emergencies and Radiation Protection Department/Portuguese Environmental Agency. “Radon Busters across Europe: Theory-based, evidence-based, and strategic radon risk communication” from Sofie Apers a PhD Student at the Department of Communication Studies, University of Antwerp and Institute for Environment, Health and Safety, Belgian Nuclear Research Centre. “Radon and Health: How Phyisicians approach communication?” from Laura Mezquita a Medical oncologist specialist in Thoracic Tumors and physician/scientist at Hospital Clinic of Barcelona – IDIBAPS, working on the Environment and Cancer Group. “Treatment or Threat? – Challenges and Strategies in Radon Communication in Austria” from Valeria Gruber Head of the National Radon Centre of Austria/Department for Radon and Radioecology/Division of Radiation Protection/AGES – Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety. ROOMS is an informal conference, taking place 8-9 October, that aims to exchange ideas on how to solve radon levels in buildings. With over 25 presentations, the main topics at ROOMS are: Building protection measurements: prevention, diagnosis, and remediation. Radon remediation in specific conditions: waterworks, special workplaces, public buildings. The impact of changes in building techniques and energy retrofits e.g. low energy buildings. The ERA is a non- profit International Organisation registered under Belgian law (number 549.923.484). It has been formed to serve the interests of the European radon community. ### ERA Workshop and ROOMS 2024 in Funchal, Madeira From 7-10 October 2024, Funchal, Madeira, will be hosting Radon Week. The conference is dedicated to radon prevention and mitigation measures in new and existing buildings and is organized by the European Radon Association (ERA), the Regional Directorate of Environment and Climate Action (DRAAC) from the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM) and the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA). Delegates will be able to enjoy the local cuisine, experience whale watching and appreciate Funchal, voted one of the “World’s Leading Island Destinations” every year, since 2015. During the week, the ERA will be hosting its annual workshop and Radon Outcomes On Mitigation Solutions (ROOMS). Experts from across Europe will be in attendance over the four days including scientists, technologists, public health officials and decision makers working in the radon field. A clear focus of the workshop will be to encourage international collaborations on radon to combat its inherent dangers. “We’re all very excited to get the opportunity to meet up with radon experts to discuss the latest research, share experiences and collaborate so that we can gain insight into where we need to prioritise , both nationally and globally. This is a unique opportunity to make issues such as air quality within buildings a key issue and one that is high on the agenda of many institutions,” said José-Luis Gutiérrez Villanueva, Secretary of the ERA. This year the overarching theme of the ERA workshop is "revisiting radon risk communication”. Speakers will include experts from the medical sector and specialists from the communications field. ROOMS attendees will include national and international scientific community members, radon testers, diagnosticians, mitigators, educators, public stakeholders, and authorities. It is an informal conference that aims to exchange ideas on how to solve radon levels in buildings. This year the main topics are: · Building protection measurements: prevention, diagnosis, and remediation. · Radon remediation in specific conditions: waterworks, special workplaces, public buildings. · The impact of changes in building techniques and energy retrofits e.g. low energy buildings. During the conference, the ERA Executive Committee will announce the winners of two awards: "Lifetime Achievement" and "Recent Outstanding Research or Work in the Radon Field ". The Lifetime Achievement Award could be a radon expert who has made important contributions in the field, or a colleague who has spent time educating and supporting students on radon issues or a retiree who has dedicated their career to raising awareness of the dangers of radon. For the Recent Outstanding Research or Work in the Radon Field award nominees can include those who have recently completed a diploma, finished a PhD, organised a radon event, or published a high impact research project. The ERA is a non- profit International Organisation registered under Belgian law (number 549.923.484). It has been formed to serve the interests of the European radon community. ### ERA Workshop and ROOMS 2022 presentations available for ERA members ERA members can download the presentations from the ERA workshop and the ROOMS 2022 meeting in Bergen in the resource section 'Members Only'Program ERA Workshop ROOMS 2022 and excursion 220922 ### Obituary Notice Martin Freeman                        Martin Humphrey Freeman                          31/01/1948 – 08/11/2022.   We regret to inform our members that Martin Freeman, one of the founding members of ERA, sadly passed away on 8 th November 2022 after a long illness.  Martin attended the very first meeting of ERA (then EARST) in Bouillion, in 2013 and sat on the Executive Committee until 2018. He was also the first Chairman of the UK Radon Association, from 2013 – 2016. In 2015 he initiated the Coalition of International Radon Associations (COIRA), bringing together the leaders of the UK, European, American and Canadian radon associations to share knowledge and work together on important cross-border research. He was the Chair for the first two years. Martin had been involved in the field of radon since 1988. Having been engaged in specialist building preservation services, hygiene and public health services since 1970, in the late 80’s Martin started to receive enquiries regarding radon. For 20 years, he provided ad hoc advice and remedial services to clients in the UK whilst the market was in its infancy. Following a major heart attack in 2009, when Martin was Managing Director of a national preservation company, Martin made the decision to reassess his work/life balance and focus on the things that mattered most to him for the remainder of his working life. Martin had a personal interest in the field of radon. In his own words, “2009 also brought the upsetting diagnosis that my eldest sister, Alethea, had lung cancer. Due to lifelong ill-health she spent more time than most at home and, in particular, downstairs in her living room. I had previously tested her house for radon and found the level to be 135 Bq/m3 within the living room, well below the prevailing UK Action Level of 200 Bq/m3. Alethea died from lung cancer in 2011. As to cause, her consultant oncologist agreed that, as a non-smoker who had never been around second-hand smoke, long term radon exposure to a level of 135 Bq/m3 was the likeliest identifiable suspect. Alethea’s death galvanised and energised me to devote my working time to increasing awareness and action against radon. In 2011, I founded propertECO to fulfil that objective along with a colleague from a previous post, Rebecca Coates.” propertECO quickly became recognised as a leading centre of expertise in the UK, and grew a national client base of everything from private householders to multinational corporations. In 2014, propertECO was named ‘Britain’s Best Small Business’ in the financial press after winning a competition aimed at businesses less than 3 years old. Martin retired in 2019, but continued to offer consultancy services to propertECO and independently, and to participate vociferously in national and international policy consultations on radon. Martin loved to travel and was a popular face at radon conferences across Europe and North America. His sense of humour has been remembered by many over the past few weeks. ### European Radon Day 2022 Welcome to the European Radon Day 2022! The topic of the European Radon Day 2022 is Radon and IoT. The Internet of Things is becoming more and more popular in the management of our homes and offices. Heating, ventilation, remote control of various applications is getting part of our lives. The IoT could also be used to manage radon in a building. This year, we inform you about the advantages and challenges related to this. You can download the infographics in different languages. To download the documents, click on the text next to the language to select the corresponding infographic. To download the documents, click here to select the corresponding infographic.   ### Obituary Notice Christer Samuelsson                      Christer Samuelsson (1942-2022)                Docent , Associate Professor , Lund University   We regret to inform our members that Christer Samuelsson,one of the pioneers of radon studies, has recently passed away.  For many years Christer was an academic  researcher at the Medical Physics Department , Lund University.  His research interests covered a wide range of topics from aerosol science and radon to the development of high sensitivity radiation detection instrumentation and mobile gamma spectrometric systems. In the context of radon he made major contributions to the characterisation of airborne radon progeny in indoor air and in lung dosimetry modelling.  He was a participating scientist in the summer 1980 expedition of the Swedish ice-breaker Ymer to the Arctic where he measured the behaviour of radon and Pb210  in outdoor air.  He will also be remembered for his pioneering work  on the processes involved  in alpha recoil implanted radon progeny such as Po210 in media such as glass (surface traps) and deposited in porous materials (volume traps). His work in this area has formed the  basis of a number of techniques used to retrospectively assess the exposure of persons to radon and its progeny over many years. These methods have been and continue to be used successfully in a number of radon projects throughout Europe and elsewhere. At a personal level Christer was a warm and popular personality. His musical and singing skills enlivened many a gathering.  We extend our condolences on his sad passing to his wife Ingrid and family to whom he was devoted. ### Webinar on 20th January 2022 @10:00 CET: Recent developments in radon progeny measurement and dosimetry Andrew Yule, Science Officer - Monitoring and Emergency Response Section Radiation Health Services (Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency) For several decades, radon progeny dosimetry was a relatively simple endeavour due to the ICRP recommendation to use the dose conversion convention (in ICRP publication 65) to calculate the radiation dose from any exposure to radon progeny. The ICRP now recommend the use of dose conversion factors (DCFs) based on the ICRP respiratory system model (in ICRP publication 137), which has raised many important questions about radon progeny dosimetry. While various aspects of these changes are under active consideration around the world, ARPANSA has focused on the practical impact of the changes. This has involved attempting to answer the following questions: How do you actually measure the DCF? Do the DCF’s suggested by the ICRP match real world conditions? Are the recommended DCF’s still appropriate as mining technology advances? Is there a place for site specific dose conversion factors, and if so where? In order to address these questions, we have developed new equipment and methods to provide accurate data in real world situations. Despite the challenges involved in working with nano-scale aerosols we have made significant progress which will be of interest to those involved in radon progeny measurement, dosimetry and regulation. ### European Radon Day 2021 Welcome to the European Radon Day 2021! The current Covid19 pandemic has changed our lifestyle. However, radon remains as a cause of lung cancer and we continue being exposed to radon gas. This year, we have prepared infographics in several languages to remind you the following: Beware of radon! Take care! Measure radon! To download the documents, click here to select the corresponding infographic. ### European Radon Day 2020 This year, the topic is “Healthy Indoor Environment and Radon as a Pollutant”. We have prepared an infographic that you can download in different languages and resolutions using the links below. To do that, click on the text next to the language to select the corresponding resolution. ### IAEA Update on the implications of the radon dose conversion factors More information can be found here ### European Radon Day 2019 7th of November is the European Radon Day. We are updating the specific page on our website with all initiatives and satellite events that are happening in Europe on this day. Please send us what’s on on your country! HAPPY EUROPEAN RADON DAY 2019 !! ### Postdoctoral Position in Radon Risk Perception and Communication - iCRAG and Trinity College Dublin Trinity College Dublin Centre for the Environment and Centre for Psychological Health invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of Risk Perception and Communication on a new collaborative project entitled: the Role of Geosciences in Radon Risk Communication (GeoRadRisk). The position contributes to the Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences (iCRAG) research challenge in Public Perception and Understanding (PPU). Please download the full description iCRAG-PPU-Advert_final ### New ERA officers The process of internal elections to choose the new ERA officers has finished. The new ERA officers that will come into office as of 1st January 2020 are: ERA President: Wolfgang Ringer (AGES, Austria) ERA Vice-President: Per Nilsson (Independia International, Sweden) ERA Treasurer: Boris Dehandschutter (FANC, Belgium) ERA Secretary: José – Luis Gutiérrez Villanueva (Radonova AB, Sweden) ### Indoor radon measurements in workplaces in Luxembourg Implementation of legislation in Luxembourg On 28 May 2019, a new law on radiation protection1 came into force in Luxembourg, transposing the European Directive 2013/59/EURATOM into national law. Henceforth, measurements of radon in air are mandatory in workplaces as specified in the legislation. Article 127 of this law stipulates: “The measurements of radon concentration in air may be carried out by […] any laboratory authorised for this purpose by the Minister”. New requirement It is thus possible for any laboratory or company to apply for an authorisation from the Minister of Health to carry out radon measurements in workplaces in Luxembourg. Conditions to be fulfilled To obtain this authorisation, the Grand-Ducal Regulation2 of 1st August 2019 specifies, in article 59: “In anticipation of radon measurements, the quality assurance system of the laboratory includes: 1° An analytic quality control system; 2° Annual audits by experts or bodies independent of the laboratory in question; 3° Interlaboratory comparisons for the measurement of radon in air.” Applications Any institution that fulfils these conditions may send an application for authorisation with supporting documents to the following address: Ministère de la Santé Villa Louvigny, Allée Marconi L-2120 Luxembourg ### PhD position at SCK-CEN in Mol Radon risk communication: From raising awareness to behavioural change PhD project, call for candidates Link: here Short project description The exposure to radon in homes is one of the most important causes of lung cancer deaths worldwide (WHO, 2009). In Belgium, approximately 480 (7%) cases of lung cancer per year are estimated to be attributable to radon (FANC-AFCN, 2018) Due to the considerable effects of radon on public health, comprehensive radon action programs, including communication on risks from radon, are required to be developed in all EU Member States following the 2013/59/Euratom Directive. While limited researches have explored affected population’s understanding of radon and risk perception of radon, the research related to behavior change e.g. “measure and fix” is lacking. As a result, empirical evidence from different countries shows that there is a value-action gap, which means that there is no or low correlation between knowledge about radon (awareness) and actually doing a home radon test or applying mitigation actions (behavior change) by the affected population. Similar value-action gaps are reported in the field of medical applications of ionizing radiation (e.g. patients request CT scan) or from nuclear emergency recovery (e.g. consumers boycott food products from Fukushima). Therefore this PhD aims to bridge the gap between awareness and radiation protection behavior. It will combine state of the art of behavioral models with health and risk communication models and apply them to the radiation protection field. The research aims to identify for the first time behavior change agents for radiation protection, develop models and tools for effective, efficient, equitable and sustainable risk communication and formulate practical guidelines and communication tools to bridge the value-action gap for radiation protection in general and for radon in particular. This research will be carried out under co-promotership of Prof. David Hevey of the Trinity College Dublin and in close cooperation with the Belgian Federal Agency for Nuclear Control FANC (Dr. Boris Dehandschutter). Before applying, please consult the guidelines for application for PhD:http://academy.sckcen.be/en/Your_thesis_internship/PhD_thesis/Topics ### RESULTS OF THE RECENT ELECTION FOR THE INCOMING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE PERIOD 2018-2019 he EC election and its outcome was approved by the General Assembly (GA) which took place in Hotel Park Moskva, Sofia on Wednesday May 17th 2017 following the ERA Workshop. The maximum number of valid votes that could have been cast was 110. The actual number of votes cast was 94. All these votes were valid. Three votes were cast in person at the GA while 91 had been cast electronically prior to the GA. The ERA Membership had been informed of the online voting procedures by e-mail on 21 April by the Secretary. All voting, both online and in person, was done confidentially. Just prior to the GA the votes cast were verified and counted by the ERA President, Secretary and Treasurer. The following is a list of the candidates (in alphabetical order) together with the votes each candidate received. There were 17 candidates for 15 positions. In keeping therefore with the ERA Statutes the candidates which received the 15 highest number of votes were presented to the GA which gave its approval to their election. The incoming EC, which takes office on 1 January 2018, will in due course elect from within its ranks its four officers (President, Vice –President, Secretary and Treasurer). The successful candidates for these positions will also be announced on the ERA Website. NAMES OF CANDIDATES NUMBER OF VOTES RECEIVED Rebecca Coates 48 Bernard Collignan 77 Boris Dehandschutter 88 Martin Freeman 58 Jose Luis Gutierrez-Villanueva 88 Maria Hansen 68 Erik Hulber 44 Stephanie Hurst 80 Geraldine Ielsch 56 Krzysztof Kozak 54 James Mc. Laughlin 83 Matej Neznal 81 Per Nilsson 77 Dobromir Pressyanov 51 Wolfgang Ringer 86 Thomas Streil 22 Vladimir Udovicic 57 V ERA Workshop: announcement ### Air Quality Assessment: the LIFE-RESPIRE project On 21 September 2017, the European LIFE-RESPIRE (acronym for Radon rEal time monitoring system and Proactive Indoor Remediation) project was launched in a public meeting organized at Sapienza University in Rome (Italy). The partnership of the project includes: the Research Center of Prediction, Prevention and Control of Geological Risks (CERI) of the Rome University “Sapienza” (project leader), the Institute of Environmental Geology and Geoengineering of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IGAG), the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) (Rome, Italy), the Federal Agency for Nuclear Control (FANC) (Brussels, Belgium), the industrial partner Elica S.p.A. (Fabriano, Italy) and CiaoTech s.r.l. (Rome, Italy). Rn has been classified as a carcinogen since 1988 and declared by the United Nations Commission on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) as the most important source of ionizing radiation in indoor environments. The project concerns the monitoring and the assessment of radon risk in confined environments (e.g. workplaces and private buildings), where people lives 80-90% of their time, in order to reduce the exposure of the population to natural radiation. The main goals of ‘Life-Respire’ are: – the application in four areas – three in Italy and one in Belgium – characterized by different Geogenic Radon Potential, of an economical and environmentally friendly instrumentation for the real-time measurement and remediation of radon levels in selected buildings below the reference action level of 300 Bq/m3 and up to 100 Bq/m3 (as indicated in the European Directive 2013/59 / EURATOM). The project provides a remediation system of indoor air quality, intelligent hybrid, adaptive and versatile, consisting of sensors, an intelligent air intake and monitoring system (SNAP) and an additional external ventilation system (eolicand / or electric) based on the positive pressure method. A control model based on a IoT protocol will also be developed; – the construction of a geodatabase that will allow to store in real time data from the continuous radon measurements (SNAP system), together with other geological, geochemical data, as well as with the constructive features of the monitored buildings. The database will be managed and disseminated through a dedicated WebGIS platform. All stored data could be integrated, after calibration and verification by the responsible authorities, within the European Atlas of Natural Radiation (promoted by the European Community’s Joint Research Center); – the definition of radon risk guidelines and radon concentration maps (indoor and outdoor) that can be used from local authorities to identify the Radon Prone Areas for health risk assessment and management, and for land-use planning within national action plans (see Articles 54, 74 and 103 of 2013/59 / EURATOM). The open meeting was attended by the representatives of the various research partner organizations and by the Mayors of the Lazio municipalities directly involved in the project: Caprarola (Viterbo), Celleno (Viterbo) and Ciampino (Rome). “The project will provide a significant contribution to the protection of human health from exposure to natural radioactivity,” said Giancarlo Ciotoli, researcher of CNR-IGAG. “In addition, the collected data will be available to all stakeholders through a dedicated WebGIS platform that will allow data interrogation and web mapping applications. The WebGIS will constitute a useful tool for public authorities and authorities to find innovative solutions for land-use planning and epidemiological research on radon exposure”. Contact information:  Sabina Bigi (Project Leader, CERI, Sapienza) sabina.bigi@uniroma1.it Giancarlo Ciotoli (CNR-IGAG) giancarlo.ciotoli@igag.cnr.it Alessandra Sciarra (INGV) alessandra.sciarra@ingv.it Boris Dehanschutter (FANC) boris.dehandschutter@fanc.fgov.be Mauro Castello (ELICA, S.p.A.) m.castello@elica.com ### Realization and transmission of the quantity radon activity concentration at the calibration laboratory of the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS), Germany Thomas Beck Due to the change in the policy of PTB regarding the traceability of radon quantities, it was necessary for BfS to set up a facility for the realization and transmission of the measurement quantity radon activity concentration. The basic component of the facility is a radon-tight chamber with a certified volume traced back to a standard volume at PTB. The facility is equipped with instruments for monitoring temperature and air pressure. This basic setup is extended by an additional volume as well as by devices for monitoring online the actual radon activity concentration and for extraction of a defined quantity of radon-loaded air. The facility can be used flexibly to fulfill different measurement tasks, and to improve the traceability of the measurement quantity. First results show that the measurement uncertainties achieved correspond excellently to the uncertainties of the former calibrations carried out by PTB. In extension to PTB which provided calibrations only in the range above 1000 Bq/m³, the facility of BfS can calibrate instruments even down to 100 Bq/m³. The purpose of the facility established at BfS is not only to ensure and improve the traceability for the BfS radon calibration laboratory itself, but also to transmit the quantity radon activity concentration to external interests. With this facility, BfS contributes towards international harmonization and comparability of radon measurements. ### EUROPEAN RADON ASSOCIATION ANNUAL AWARD 2017 Dr Zora S. Žunić ,Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences,Belgrade has been presented with the 2017 European Radon Association Award for her outstanding and pioneering contributions , often in very difficult situations, in investigating the exposure of the population of Serbia to the natural radioactive gas Radon-222. ## Pages ### ERD2024_Malta COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Malta 49 ### ERD2024_Lithuania COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Lithuania 55 ### ERD2024_Latvia COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Latvia 74 200 400 https://www.vvd.gov.lv/lv/media/10095/download?attachment https://www.vvd.gov.lv/lv/radona-gazes-novertejums ### ERD2024_Italy COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Italy 72 200/300 300 https://www.mase.gov.it/pagina/piano-nazionale-d-azione-il-radon https://www.iss.it/protezione-dal-radon ### ERD2024_Ireland COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Ireland 89 200 300 National Radon Control Strategy | Environmental Protection Agency www.radon.ie ### ERD2024_Greece COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Greece 55 300 300 https://eeae.gr/files/nomothesia/FEK_1881_B_18_05_2020.pdf ### ERD2024_Germany COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Germany 50 300 300 https://www.bmuv.de/publikation/radon-action-plan ### ERD2024_France COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info France 63 300 300 Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas ### ERD2024_Finland COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Finland 120 300 300 National action plan to prevent radon risks | Säteilyturvakeskus STUK ### ERD2024_Estonia COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Estonia 60 300 300 https://kliimaministeerium.ee/sites/default/files/documents/2021-07/Annex%20II%20National%20Radon%20Action%20Plan.pdf ### ERD2024_Denmark COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Denmark 53 100 100 https://www.sst.dk/-/media/Udgivelser/2013/Ionising-Radiation---Exposure-Pathways-in-Denmark-2019.ashx?sc_lang=en&hash=8FCE275A90FAF92DF57EC65D57EEBFE6 ### ERD2024_CzechRepublic COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Czech Republic 140 300 300 https://sujb.gov.cz/fileadmin/sujb/docs/radiacni-ochrana/PZIZ/Radon/RANAP_ENG.pdf ### ERD2024_Cyprus COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Cyprus 19 ### ERD2024_Croatia COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Croatia 68 300 300 ### ERD2024_Bulgaria COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Bulgaria 111 300 300 ASSESSMENT OF RESIDENTIAL RADON EXPOSURE IN BULGARIA | Radiation Protection Dosimetry | Oxford Academic ### ERD2024_Belgium COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Belgium 48 300 300 2021-09-22-belgian-national-radon-action-plan-2020-2025-en-v2.pdf https://afcn.fgov.be/fr/radon ### ERD2024_UK COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info United Kingdom 20 200 300 UK National Radon Action Plan - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) ### ERD2024_Switzerland COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Switzerland 77 300 300 Radon action plan 2021-2030 ### ERD2024_Sweden COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Sweden 108 200 200  nationell-handlingsplan-for-radon.pdf ### ERD2024_Spain COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Spain 90 300 300 Radón - CSN ### ERD2024_Slovenia COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Slovenia 87 300 300 https://pisrs.si/pregledPredpisa?id=URED7606 ### ERD2024_Slovakia COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Slovakia 108 300 300 narp_eng_web ### ERD2024_Serbia COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Serbia 144 200/400 1000 ### ERD2024_Romania COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Romania 45 300 300 HG-25072018-PNAR.pdf ### ERD2024_Portugal COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Portugal 37 300 300 https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/resolucao-conselho-ministros/150-a-2022-205493469 https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2022/12/25001/0001400091.pdf ### ERD2024_Poland COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Poland 49 300 300 https://www.gov.pl/web/gis/krajowy-plan-dzialania-w-przypadku-narazenia-na-radon https://www.gov.pl/web/poznajradon ### ERD2024_Norway COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Norway 89 100/200 100/200 StralevernRapport_05-15_Radon_National_Action_plan.pdf ### ERD2024_Netherlands COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info The Netherlands 23 100 100 Nationaal Actieprogramma Radon - Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat Radon en thoron | Autoriteit NVS ### ERD2024_Luxembourg COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Luxembourg 115 300 300 sante.public.lu/dam-assets/fr/prevention/radon/la-situation-au-grand-duche-de-luxembourg/plan-action-radon-2021-2028.pdf Le radon - Guide de mesure ### Information National Authorities Thanks to HERCA for the help to collect the information of the national authorities. Austria Albania Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom ### ERD2024_Albania COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Albania - 300 Instituti i Shëndetit Publik – ISHP ### European Radon Day 2024 Welcome to the European Radon Day 2024! The topic for this year is "10 years of general European requirements for radon in workplaces and at home". You can access the information of the national authorities using this link. European Radon Day Activities France Craftsmen are directly concerned by safety issues, not only because they are responsible for their employees, but also because they work alongside them. This proximity explains why the head of a craft business is very concerned about the safety and well-being of his employees. Air quality is an issue that affects our living environments, both professional and personal. That's why, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France), the CAPEB is committed to this important social issue. On the occasion of European Radon Day on November 7, the CAPEB will be focusing on this subject, which is little-known to the general public, through a number of actions. Eco-construction 5 à 7 at the Guilherand-Granges Chamber of Crafts and Trades (Ardèche). The CAPEB Ardèche is a partner of the 5 à 7 de l'éco construction, which is organizing a round-table discussion on the theme of “Indoor air quality and radon: what is it? what can be done?”, on Thursday November 7, from 4:45 to 7:30 pm, on the premises of the CMA in Guilherand-Granges. Jean-Noël Antoine, from CAPEB Isère and head of Volthelios / Action-Radon.fr, a company specializing in risk management for energy and air quality, will also be taking part and sharing his experience. On the program: a reminder of the health stakes and the new regulations, how to take action, feedback on air quality in a school, a presentation of equipment and measurements of air quality and radon, presentation of the practical sheet “Prevention questions from the Plan Régional Santé au Travail: radon, am I concerned?” and the network of radon referents in occupational health services. https://auvergne-rhone-alpes.dreets.gouv.fr/sites/auvergne-rhone-alpes.dreets.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/qp16_radon_v18.09_2024.pdf Italy The RadioLab project (Radioactivity Laboratory), funded by the National  Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), organizes the RADON DAY on November 7th.  About 1400 students from secondary schools will be involved in laboratory activities on radon measurements. https://www.na.infn.it/il-radon-day-e-l-infn-un-progetto-nazionale-didattico-e-di-citizen-science https://www.mi.infn.it/it/news-eventi/news/2026-7-novembre-la-festa-del-radon-day-in-via-mangiagalli.html www.dsfta.unisi.it/it/ricerca/laboratori/laboratorio-di-ricerca-didattica-fisica/radiolab/radon-day/european-radon-day Poland The Laboratory of Radiometric Expertise Institute of Nuclear Physics PAN (LER IFJ PAN, Kraków) together with GEN Science Centre (Jasło)  organised European Radon Day in Jasło. The same day we also celebrated the International Day of Medical Physics. The scientists from IFJ PAN gave lectures on radon and presented meters and methods for measuring radon concentrations in buildings, in ground air and in water. The meeting was attended by pupils and seniors (including students of the Jasło University of the Third Age). The culmination of the Jasło celebrations of the European Radon Day and the International Day of Medical Physics was a lecture by Professor Krzysztof Kozak entitled "The Benevolent Atom in the Service of Medicine". More information about this event can be found on the websites: https://genjaslo.pl/aktualnosci/czy-wiecie-ze-zyjemy-w-morzu-naturalnego-promieniowania/ https://radon.ifj.edu.pl/en/laboratory-of-radiometric-expertise/ Portugal Seminar about radon and ventilation solutions. ### ERD2024_Austria COUNTRY Average indoor radon concentration in dwellings (Bq/m³) Reference Level DWELLINGS (Bq/m³) Reference Level WORK (Bq/m³) Action Plan Other relevant info Austria 112 300 300 Radon Action Plan - Radon Competence Center https://radon.gv.at/ ### European Radon Day 2023 Welcome to the European Radon Day 2023! This year is the 10th anniversary of ERA! over the last 10 years ERA has been raising awareness across Europe. Download the infographics in different languages: Danish Dutch English French German Italian Portuguese Romanian Serbian Spanish European Radon Day Activities Austria Websites: https://www.radon.gv.at/neuigkeiten/europaeischer-radontag https://www.ages.at/ages/presse/news/detail/7-november-europaeischer-radontag https://www.kommunalnet.at/2023/11/07/europaeischer-radontag-infos-fuer-gemeinden/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agesnews/status/1721905449417728185?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet https://twitter.com/BMKlimaschutz/status/1721868714016985446?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/posts/austrian-agency-for-health-and-food-safety_radontag-radon-radonfachstelle-activity-7127671155544440832-2GU1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fagesnews%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02h2WoVFKi229AYZJ5Pd1KAjCfBwfTTMLRg9bux4rkL9Q8v2scSk9AejCLo1PBdFjyl&show_text=true&width=500 https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBMKlimaschutz%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0mBKic7mpfYn5a6qCyLqCVNCgheesvzjKzPdXjDmas8ryMy8GJZUe6Rp21BJQ17Y8l&show_text=true&width=500 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CzWGyGIsTD-/?igshid=emZyeXZ4eXp5OGI%3D&img_index=1 Belgium Radon website (in French, Dutch and German): https://fanc.fgov.be/nl/radon Leaflets and brochures (in French, Dutch and German) : https://afcn.fgov.be/fr/dossiers/radon-et-radioactivite-dans-votre-habitation/radon/publications 2013: Platform for radon measurements in dwellings (orders, info, follow-up, in French, Dutch and German): www.actionradon.be 2013: Platform for radon measurements in workplaces (orders, info, follow-up, in French, Dutch and German): www.radonatwork.be 2015-2019 : European Radon Day press communication in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019: | AFCN - Agence fédérale de Contrôle nucléaire (fgov.be) 2018: ERD posters (see attachment) : ERD_french (fgov.be) 2018: Awareness campaign in Metro Newspaper in 2018 (see attachment): Hoe je tegen radon beschermen in je woning ? - Metrotime 7 tot 8% van de gevallen van longkanker in België zijn gerelateerd aan een blootstelling aan radon - Metrotime Hoe weet ik of er radon in mijn woning aanwezig is? - Metrotime 2019 cover-page Metro newspaper on the European Radon Day (see attachment) 2020 Radon awareness cartoon movie (in French, Dutch and German) :https://youtu.be/5g48NcnayX8 2021 radon posters (A3) to expose in GP cabinets, municipalities, hospitals, etc. (see attachment) 2022 Radon Flyer Update (see attachment): 2022-fanc-radon-flyer-nl.pdf (fgov.be) France L’Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire contribue à la journée européenne du radon avec plusieurs actions sur les réseaux sociaux : 7 novembre : publication d’une vidéo sur le radon (1ère partie) : qu’est-ce que le radon ? pourquoi c’est dangereux ; cartographie sur les zones à potentiel radon 8 novembre : quiz radon 9 novembre : quiz radon (suite) 10 novembre : publication d’une vidéo sur le radon( 2ème  partie) : comment mesurer le radon dans l’habitat. La vidéo est disponible au lien  : https://vimeo.com/877003993/25aa42ea96 A cette occasion, le Pôle Energie BFC, à travers le Programme Reset, organise également un webinaire dédié à ce risque dans les établissements médico-sociaux le 16 novembre prochain – Retrouvez toutes les informations ici :Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams UK Annual Radon Awareness week organised by the UK Radon Association: https://radonweek.co.uk/ The Building Research Establishment document BR211 Radon: Guidance on protective measures for new buildings (including supplementary advice for extensions, conversions and refurbishment projects) 2023 edition is now available to download at: https://www.brebookshop.com/details.jsp?id=328065 UK Health Security Agency: https://www.ukradon.org/information/ukmaps Brownfield & Regeneration (Environment Analyst) course ‘Outlining the Fundamental Revisions of BR211 - Guidance on Protective Measures for New Dwellings’: https://app.livestorm.co/environment-analyst/outling-the-fundamental-revisions-of-br211-guidance-on-protective-measures-for-new-dwellings?type=detailed ### JERA is the journal of the European Radon Association JERA is a non-profit, blind peer-reviewed and open access journal of the European Radon Association that focuses on radon research and practices. The purpose of JERA is to publish original research, review articles and/or technical papers relating to radon, thoron and decay products. Learn more about the journal's Aims & Scope. Go to the JERA web site for further information and to submit your manuscript: Journal of the European Radon Association (radonjournal.net)   AIMS AND SCOPE JERA is a non-profit, peer-reviewed and open access journal of the European Radon Association that focuses on radon research and practices. The purpose of JERA is to publish original research, review articles and/or technical papers relating to radon, thoron and decay products. The subject areas covered by the journal concern all aspects of radon. Therefore, the publications can cover topics such as radon metrology, radon mapping, radon measurement procedures and protocols, legislation and its practical application, radon in indoor air, soil, water and materials, health effects, radon mitigation and prevention techniques, thoron etc. Authors may contact the Editor-in-Chief in advance to inquire about whether their research topic is suitable for consideration by the Journal of the European Radon Association. Through an Open Access publishing model, the Journal of the European Radon Association provides an important forum where people working with radon in academic, public and private sectors can present the latest results from radon research and practical applications. ### ERA Award The European Radon Association on its continuous effort to promote radon-related activities, has decided to create the following categories for the ERA award: Young talent award The award aims to recognise a young person or scientist (not older than 30 years) who made honourable first steps in the radon field. The laureate can receive the award for example for (the list is non-exclusive) Diploma work Undergraduate work or project School project Citizen science activities Recent outstanding research or work in the radon field  The award aims to honour a national or international outstanding/innovative project in the radon field. Examples of the projects that can receive the award are (the list is non-exclusive) Ph.D. Outstanding publication Organisation of a radon event such as conference High impact research project Lifetime achievement award The award intends to recognise a radon expert. The laureate can be, for example (the list is non-exclusive): Someone working in the field already for long time and made important contributions Someone who organised important conferences for long time Someone who does/did important work in radon education or supporting students/young experts etc. A person who retired or will retire soon from a work life dedicated to radon Benefits of the award 1000 EUR in each category Time slot at the ERA workshop to present the work that has contributed to the award One free of charge publication in the journal JERA The nomination process Only ERA members can nominate a candidate to the award in any of the three categories All received candidates will be evaluated by the award committee The nomination of a candidate/candidates will be done by using the following template: link to the doc Nominations must be sent to secretaryATradoneurope.org Deadline to receive nominations: 1th of June 2025 17:00 Brussels time The award committee The committee is composed by the following persons: Wolfgang Ringer (Head of department for radon and radioecology at AGES, Austria and former ERA President) James Mclaughin (Emeritus professor UCD Dublin and former ERA President) Per Nilsson (CEO Driftwood Consulting AB, Sweden and current ERA President) Carmela Carpentieri (ISS, Italy and current ERA Vice-President) Boris Dehandschutter (FANC, Belgium and current ERA Treasurer) Valeria Gruber (Head of the radon group at AGES, Austria and current member of the ERA EC) Paulo Norte Pinto (Radosys Atlantic, Portugal and current member of the ERA EC) José – Luis Gutierrez Villanueva (Radonova Laboratories AB, Sweden and current ERA Secretary)   The committee will communicate its decision to the laureates latest on 27nd June 2025. The decision will be informed to the ERA members during the ERA annual meeting and by email the same day. ### ROOMS 2025 and ERA Workshop Welcome to the registration page for the ROOMS 2025 and ERA Workshops which will take place in Warsaw from 3 to 6 November 2025 Registration fees include 3 days of meeting, coffee breaks, dinner and excursion. The fee is €50 for ERA members and €100 for non-ERA members. Please book your hotel directly. Registration will be closed on October 6th at noon (12 pm) ### Team Management [wlm_team_management] ### European Radon Day 2022 Welcome to the European Radon Day 2022! The Internet of Things is becoming more and more popular in the management of our homes and offices. Heating, ventilation, remote control of various applications is getting part of our lives. The IoT could also be used to manage radon in a building. This year, we inform you about the advantages and challenges related to this. You can download the infographics in different languages. To download the documents, click on the text next to the language to select the corresponding infographic. Please inform us (secretaryATradoneurope.org) of the activities carried out in your country, and we will add them here. HAPPY ERD 2022! ERA infographics in different languages: Danish pdf Dutch pdf English pdf French pdf German pdf Romanian pdf   European Radon Day Activities Austria: https://www.radon.gv.at/neuigkeiten/7-november-radontag https://www.ages.at/ages/presse/news/detail/7-november-ist-radontag https://twitter.com/agesnews/status/1589581422779572224?t=aFomB1-B5MSzqo-ZDeVxvQ&s=19 https://fb.watch/gETn-dRbGq/ Luxembourg: https://www.rtl.lu/news/national/a/1989112.html Images from website and intranet: here and here Romania Pdf United Kingdom https://twitter.com/UKRadonAssoc https://radonweek.co.uk UK Radon Association's "Give Me 5" infographics and press release: here Give Me 5: For families Give Me 5: For employers Give Me 5: For healthcare professionals Give Me 5: For schools Give Me 5: For Landlords ### Order Completed ### Tickets Checkout ### ROOMS 2022 and ERA Workshop and AGM Registration– Extended deadlines Registrations are closed now for ROOMS 2022 and the ERA Workshop and AGM. Please contact DSA on radon@dsa.no if you wish to participate.   ### About All about ERA and its history ### European Radon Day 2021 Welcome to the European Radon Day 2021! The current Covid19 pandemic has changed our lifestyle. However, radon remains as a cause of lung cancer and we continue being exposed to radon gas. This year, we have prepared infographics in several languages to remind you the following: Beware of radon! Take care! Measure radon! To download the documents, click on the text next to the language to select the corresponding infographic. Please inform us (secretaryATradoneurope.org) of the activities carried out in your country, and we will add them here. HAPPY ERD 2021! Dutch (pdf) English (pdf) Gaelic (pdf) German (pdf) Italian (pdf) Polish (pdf) Portuguese (pdf) Romanian (pdf) Serbian (pdf) Spanish (pdf) Satellite events European Radon Day 2021 AUSTRIA In Austria, radon articles were published by - APA Science https://science.apa.at/power-search/6443777813308524587 - AGES https://www.ages.at/service/service-presse/pressemeldungen/7-november-ist-europaeischer-radontag/   ### Questionnaire This is a test site - work in progress Registration options*ROOMS Conference, ERA Workshop and AGM, Conference Dinner and ExcursionROOMS Conference, ERA Workshop and AGM and Conference DinnerROOMS Conference and ERA Workshop and AGMROOMS Conference onlyERA Workshop and AGM only ### Confirmation page Thank you for confirming, we will be in touch regarding your membership application shortly. ### Annual payment Please find PayPal buttons and bank details  below for the various payment options. Payments can be made annually or set up as a subscription, saving you the hassle of renewing each year and we like that too :)   Select Membership Type Student Membership €10,00 EUR Retired individual Membership €25,00 EUR Individual Membership €50,00 EUR Company < 10 Employees €500,00 EUR Company 10-50 Employess €1000,00 EUR Company > 50 Employees €1500,00 EUR   Select Membership Type Student Membership : €10,00 EUR - yearly Retired Individual Membership : €25,00 EUR - yearly Individual Membership : €50,00 EUR - yearly Company < 10 Employees : €500,00 EUR - yearly Company 10-50 Employees : €1000,00 EUR - yearly Company > 50 Employees : €1500,00 EUR - yearly Membership payment by bank transfer: Please mention your name as a free message to the bank transfer. IBAN code: BE26 7360 0333 3329 EUR BIC: KREDBEBB Name: European Radon Association Bank Name: KBC Herent, O.L.Vrouwstraat 55, B-3020 Herent. Please mention your name or company name as a free message to the bank transfer.   The fees are as follows: please choose the fee according to your own specific membership type: Type of Membership      Annual fee rate (€) Individual membership 50 Retired individual membership  25 Student membership     10 Company membership < 10 Employees  500 Company membership 10 – 50 Employees            1000 Company membership > 50 Employees  1500   Please note, if you require an invoice then don't hesitate to contact us. ### European Radon Day 2020 Welcome to the European Radon Day 2020! This year, the topic is "Healthy Indoor Environment and Radon as a Pollutant". We have prepared an infographic that you can download in different languages and resolutions using the links below. To do that, click on the text next to the language to select the corresponding resolution. Please send to us (secretaryATradoneurope.org) the activities carried out in your country, and we will add them here. HAPPY ERD 2020! Bulgarian (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) Danish (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) Dutch (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) English (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) Finnish (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) French (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) Gaelic (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) German (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) Italian (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) Norwegian (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) Polish (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) Portuguese (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) Romanian (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) Russian (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) Serbian (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) Slovak (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) Spanish (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) Swedish (low res) - (high res) - (pdf) Satellite events European Radon Day 2020 AUSTRIA In Austria, AGES has issued a specific radon press release through its newsletter and the website: https://www.ages.at/service/service-presse/pressemeldungen/7-november-ist-europaeischer-radontag/ BELGIUM FANC has placed an announcement on its website and Twitter feed: https://afcn.fgov.be/fr FRANCE "café DREAL"(Virtual café) : Two sessions Awareness for state agents of the DREAL (Direction régionale de l'environnement, Bourgogne Franche-Comté). 5 november and 15 december 2020. Contact : VREL Carine carine.vrel@developpement-durable.gouv.fr IRELAND EPA Ireland has issued a national press release where the main message is to raise awareness of radon as an indoor air pollutant and to encourage homeowners to take action on radon.  They highlight the highest level of radon found in a home in Ireland earlier this year. Click here to read more. EPA Ireland has prepared a radio ad that started running on Wednesday 4th Nov. Finally, EPA Ireland has released local press releases in counties where levels of radon above 2,000 Bq/m3 have been found in 2019 and 2020: Press release Clare Press release Cork Press release Sligo Press release Wicklow POLAND The National Atomic Energy Agency has added information about ERD 2020 and  radon (only Polish version): https://www.paa.gov.pl/aktualnosc-580-europejski_dzien_radonu.html The website of the Laboratory of Radiometric Expertise Institute of Nuclear Physics PAN is updated with the infographic produced by ERA and other links: https://radon.ifj.edu.pl/ PORTUGAL The Portuguese Radiation Protection Society organized a webinar dedicated to the theme “The role of the stakeholders in the National Radon Plan”. An introductory presentation was made under this year’s ERD topic. More information on https://www.sppcr.pt/eventos/webinar-o-papel-dos-stakeholders-no-plano-nacional-do-rad-o/ The Portuguese Environmental Agency also displayed ERD2020 poster on its radon dedicated website: https://apambiente.pt/_zdata/DEPR/DPA/pt-european-radon-day-2020.pdf ### Members only Minutes from meetings I ERA WORKSHOP – Summary (Bouillon, 29th May 2013) Minutes II Executive Committee meeting ERA Brussels 2014   Meeting presentations Practical Aspects on Radon Remediation – Connie Boox Assessment of Radon Control Technologies – Olli Holmgren ICRP Draft Report “Radiological Protection Against Radon Exposure – Jean-Francois Lecomte EC – Radon Latest Strategies & Draft Regulations – Stephane Calpena ### European Radon Day 2016 Last year the first European Radon Day, an initiative led by ERA occurred on 7th November 2015. This event was a big success and satellite events took place in several European countries. You can find a summary of what happened at the ERA website. The Executive Committee of ERA agreed on its last meeting to keep 7th November as the annual date for European Radon Day. The reason for choosing that day is that it is the birthday of Marie Sklodowska-Curie. Therefore, we encourage you to carry out activities such as public awareness actions, press communications, campaigns, training, publicity, etc… on that day and share with us through the website. So send us any material you wish to appear on the website and we will inform ERA members. We will include on this page the activities carried out in the different countries on this special day. ### European Radon Day 2018 This year’s theme is Radon at the workplaces. The new EURATOM BSS 59/2013 is very much about protection of radon at the workplace. Therefore, ERA has prepared some posters to advise on radon protection at work. You can check the posters in different languages below and download them. Feel free to contact us if you wish to translate the poster into another language! Download our infographics in different languages: Bulgarian Dutch English French Hungarian Polish Serbian Spanish Swedish     Satellite events European Radon Day 2018 AUSTRIA AGES shares the Austrian activities on the European Radon Day 2018: Austrian Press Agency (APA) science press release (based on an interview with Wolfgang Ringer): http://science.apa.at/rubrik/medizin_und_biotech/Radonmessung_bald_fuer_Arbeitsplaetze_in_Risikogebieten_verpflichtend/SCI_20181105_SCI57732384445312862 AGES Newsletter and press release: https://www.ages.at/service/service-presse/pressemeldungen/4-europaeischer-radon-tag/ https://www.ages.at/index.php?id=34286&no_cache=1#pk_campaign=AGES%20Newsletter%2009/18&pk_kwd=oeffnen AGES Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/510580938992212/posts/2240925935957695/ BELGIUM FANC informs of the following: Press release concerning the European Radon Day: FR (French) NL (Dutch) Paper article on the ERD in the newspaper ‘Metro’, in FR and NL. Training course for building professionals Measurement campaign for workplaces: www.radonatwork.be Measurement campaign for dwellings, with promotion of free detectors: www.actionradon.be (FR) , www.radonactie.be (NL), www.radonaktion.be (GE) Representation on a building fair (link) about energy-saving and building in Marche-en-Famenne (16-18 November) GERMANY https://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/strahlenschutz/1751.htm Annual Saxon Radon Day (workshop with at least 140 participants) end of next week (15th/16th Nov.): https://www.umwelt.sachsen.de/umwelt/download/18_Radontag_Flyer.pdf IRELAND EPA-Ireland informs: Listen out for our weeklong series of ads on RTE radio (from Monday 5th to Monday 12th) We will issue a press release on Wednesday 7th and pitch for interviews with EPA staff and our radon ambassadors http://www.epa.ie/newsandevents/news/name,64958,en.html We will run a Twitter campaign on @EPARadiation (from Wednesday 7th to Monday 12th) There will be online articles on independent.ie on 7th and 14th November https://www.independent.ie/storyplus/the-invisible-gas-in-your-home-thats-a-bigger-killer-than-carbon-monoxide-37494325.html We will have a stand for families at the Science Festival on Sunday 11th Nov: http://www.sfi.ie/events/festivals/sligo-science-festival/ We will run a workshop for Irish radon researchers on 21st November LUXEMBOURG The Ministry of Health informs of the start of information campaigns for the public and the distribution of free detectors NORWAY NRPA (Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority) has shared on its Facebook account the following animation to encourage people to measure radon SERBIA The Serbian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency informs of a post on their website about the European Radon Day 2018: http://www.srbatom.gov.rs/srbatom/ SWEDEN Post on the Facebook account of the Swedish Radiation Protection Authority: ### Election of the EC of ERA Procedures and Rules Rule 1 Candidates Article 19 of the ERA statutes states that all members of the EC must be Ordinary (i.e. individual) Members of ERA. Every fully paid-up Ordinary Member that has been a member of ERA since 31 December 2024 or before can be a candidate for election to the board (EC). The deadline for the submission of candidate names is 15th of August 2025. Candidates must submit their application to the Secretary of ERA by Email (secretary@radoneurope.org) using the attached template. All candidates will be notified of acceptance or otherwise of their submission. Rule 2 Voting procedures On 1st of September 2025 every fully paid-up member of ERA will receive an invitation to participate in electronic voting for the new EC.  Voting is done via the web platform. Voters must indicate their choices for election to the EC board (maximum permitted choices are 15 names). The online balloting will be closed on 15th September 2025 at 9 am (Brussels time). Voting results will be announced during the ERA Annual General Meeting in Warsaw (4th November 2025). Rule 3 Election procedure According to Article 19 of the ERA statutes, the EC is elected at an Ordinary General Assembly. The maximum permitted number of EC members is 15 (the minimum is 10). This Article also states that ‘the composition (of the EC) shall be well balanced with respect to various scientific and technological sectors within the radon field’. Therefore, all voters are encouraged to choose candidates so that a widespread in sectors (industry, science, authority) and nationalities is assured. Also, voting for many candidates instead of only for a few will assist to have a well balanced new EC. Article 36 states that each Ordinary Member shall have one vote. Each Company Member shall have 2 votes per company, independent of the number of any individual Ordinary Members that may also belong to that company. Votes will be counted before the General Assembly and the 15 names with the most votes will be announced as the newly elected EC which will take office on 1 January 2020. Rule 4 Election of Officers The four officer positions (President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer) shall be elected by and within the newly elected EC board. This voting will also be carried out electronically at an appropriate time following the EC election. The new officer appointments will take effect on 1 January 2026 along with the new Executive Committee. ### European Radon Day 2019 The theme for this year´s European Radon Day is RADON PREVENTION. We have prepared posters in different languages with some tips for effective radon prevention. Please send us your activities on the ERD 2019. Download the infographics for the day in different languages: Bulgarian Dutch Finnish French German Italian Spanish Swedish Satellite events European Radon Day 2019 The Postdam Radon Communication manifesto AUSTRIA Press release and launch of new radoninfovideo Workshop for students from schools and universities on 7 Nov 2019, organised by the National Radon Centre of Austria 2-day training course for building professionals 19+20 Nov 2019 BELGIUM Distribution of a press release by FANC (French and Dutch) Publication of a radon article in the national newspaper METRO Announcement of the European Radon Day on the FANC website and the social media channels Organisation of a training course for building professionals : Formation radon Newspaper announcement: https://www.medi-sphere.be/fr/actualites/la-journee-europeenne-du-radon-est-organisee-jeudi.html https://www.lespecialiste.be/fr/actualites/la-journee-europeenne-du-radon-est-organisee-jeudi.html Newspaper article: https://plus.lesoir.be/art/d-20191106-3X2QAA?referer=%2Farchives%2Frecherche%3Fdatefilter%3Dlastyear%26sort%3Ddate%2520desc%26word%3Dradon&_ga=2.226023577.2099469958.1573124308-482409432.1573124308 https://plus.lesoir.be/258788/article/2019-11-06/pollution-au-radon-faites-le-test?referer=%2Farchives%2Frecherche%3Fdatefilter%3Dlastyear%26sort%3Ddate%2520desc%26word%3Dradon&_ga=2.226023577.2099469958.1573124308-482409432.1573124308 Twitter (https://twitter.com/FANC_AFCN/status/1192365551508762625?s=20 – https://twitter.com/FANC_AFCN/status/1192367358234562560?s=20) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/fanc—federaal-agentschap-voor-nucleaire-controle/?viewAsMember=true) BULGARIA A campaign was launched to publish information for radon on the all official websites of the Regional Health Inspections and on the National Center for Radiology and Radiation Protection under Ministry of Health in Bulgaria. You can find further information on the following links: http://www.ncrrp.org/new/bg/Evropeyski_den_na_radon-p1748 https://www.rzi-varna.com/ https://www.rzi-starazagora.org/новини/актуални-новини/1509-novina_07112019 https://rzi-targovishte.bg/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=968:7-noemvri-evropeiski-den-na-radon-2019-g&Itemid=256 https://www.rzi-vt.bg/prradon.htm#711 https://rzi-pleven.com/7-ноември-европейски-ден-на-радон-2019-г/ https://www.rzi-razgrad.org/ http://www.rzi-smolyan.com/project/radon.html https://rzi-kardjali.com/?page=новини http://www.rzipz.net/news.php?extend.907 FRANCE 7 novembre 2019, third morning session on radon, in the framework of PRSE3, ASN (Nantes), ARS and DREAL Pays de la Loire, Cerema Forum Prévention & Santé à Ergué-Gabéric accueil du public pour des conseils Alea Controles https://www.asn.fr/Informer/Actualites/Journee-europeenne-du-radon-7-novembre-2019 GERMANY The German Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) supports the European Radon Day with special infos on the web page www.bfs.de. To the occasion of its thirtieth anniversary, the Federal Office for Radiation Protection was proud to host the ROOMS 2019, a European conference focused on practical Radon prevention. (http://www.bfs.de/SharedDocs/Kurzmeldungen/BfS/DE/2019/1104-rooms.html) On the 7th of November ENA is planning to hold a public meeting in Offenburg, Baden-Württemberg/Germany, which is part of the Radon awareness campaign by the Ministry for Environment, Climate and Energy of Baden-Württemberg. The campaign comprises many more public meetings before and after November 7 (see newspaper ad), plus several information meeting for the construction industry, employers and authorities in October through December 2019, and possibly well into 2020. IRELAND EPA Ireland Press release:  http://www.epa.ie/newsandevents/news/name,67225,en.html EPA Ireland will be issuing 12 regional press releases on 11th November.  The 12 regional releases will focus on each of the 12 priority counties.  They will provide the data for each county, the estimated number of homes that have tested high and not remediated and be encouraging homeowners to remediate. EPA Ireland will also run an advertisement campaign for one week on RTE radio 1 (beginning on 7th November) and on local radio in the 12 priority counties.  They will also have a Twitter campaign on @EPARadiation.  Their local press release for county Wexford will highlight a pilot study to lend digital monitors to homeowners that have already carried out a 3 month test, are above the reference level and have not yet remediated.  EPA Ireland will lend passive detectors to members of the public through a library in county Wexford – they will borrow the monitors in the same way as they would borrow a book for 3 weeks. This is the info regarding the library pilot: https://wexfordsciencefestival.ie/bunclody/ ROMANIA Press release Round table: flyer, poster and programme ### Members Backup Current Members Below is an alphabetical list of all current ERA members. Founder members are denoted by an asterisk * Corporate Members Airthings Norway Bertin Technologies France/Germany Bjerking AB Sweden CyE Control y Estudios Spain Dositracker Romania Eurofins Radon Testing Sweden AB Sweden Gammadata Instruments Sweden Geoshield Ltd UK Glencoe Radvac UK Independia Sweden MIAM Italy Neosfair France Niton s.r.l Italy propertECO UK PROTEZIONE RADON SRL Italy RadonAway USA Radonkonsult Sweden Radonova Sweden Radon risk UK UK RADOSYS Hungary RPMatters UK Suomen radonhallinta Finland TASL UK Individual Members First name Surname Organisation Country Fabrizio Ambrosino University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” Italy Xoan Barros de Dios University of Santiago de Compostela Spain David Benavente University of Alicante Spain Jerry Board Uk Radon Ltd UK Francesco Bochicchio ISS Italy Sebastien Bodiguel Solutions radon France Erlend Bolle Airthings Norway Connie Boox Bjerking Sweden Peter Bossew BfS Germany Sabine Brocero Service d’urbanisme et de l’environnement, La Chaux-de-Fonds Switzerland Bety-Denissa Burghele* UBBCLUJ Romania Gernot Butterweck Paul Scherrer Institut Switzerland Kalle Byström Radonova laboratories AB Sweden Fabio Canziani Independent Italy Carmela Carpentieri Istituto Superiore di Sanità Italy Claudio Cazzato Radon gas Italy Thomas Chauvin Radonova Laboratories AB France Codrut Cherestes Independent Lanfranco Cicala* Independent Italy Giorgia Cinelli JRC Ispra Italy Giancarlo Ciotoli CNR-IGAG Italy Rebecca Coates propertECO UK Bernard Collignan* CSTB France Quentin Crowley Trinity College Ireland Alexandra Cucos UBBCLUJ Romania Réaud Cynthia Paris Saclay’s University France Zornitza Daraktchieva PHE UK Boris Dehandschutter* FANC Belgium Judith Dembo Marion Desray Algade France Govert de With Consultant The Netherlands Monica Dolha UBBCLUJ Romania Javier Elio Trinity College Dublin Ireland Ingvild Engen Finne NRPA Norway Mikko Faarinen Eurofins radon Sweden David Fenton EPA Ireland Stefan Florica UBBCLUJ Romania Heloisa Fonseca PHE UK Martin Freeman* propertECO UK Borja Frutos-Vázquez IETCC Spain Marta Fuente Lastra National University of Ireland Galway(NUIG) Ireland Marta García-Talavera CSN Spain Didier Gay* IRSN France Elisa Gordo University of Malaga Spain Joelle Goyette Pernot Haute école d’ingénierie et d’architecture de Fribourg Switzerland Andrea Gritti Hattusas s.r.l. Italy Valeria Gruber* AGES Austria Dominik Grzadziel Institute of Nuclear Physics PAN Poland Jochen Gschnaller* GT-Analytic SARL Austria Jose-Luis Gutierrez-Villanueva* Radonova laboratories AB Sweden Hallvard Haanes NRPA Norway Maria Hansen TASL UK Bernd Hoffmann BfS Germany Marcus Hoffmann SUPSI Switzerland Erik Hulber RADOSYS Hungary Timea Hulber RADOSYS Hungary Le Hung Chi NUIG Ireland Stephanie Hurst Saxonian State office for Environment and Agriculture Germany Geraldine Ielsch IRSN France Margarida Inacio Universidade da Beira Interior Portugal Martin Jiranek Czech Technical University Czech Republic Peter Jovanovic ZVD Slovenia Jochen Kemski Sachverständigenbüro Germany Shahed Khan RCS UK Ross Kleinschmidt Queensland Department of Health Australia Jean Klerkx Ecoterra Belgium Krzysztof Kozak* Institute of Nuclear Physics PAN Poland Katja König Katja König s.p. strokovne in tehnične dejavnosti Slovenia Marielle Lecomte* Ministère de la Santé Luxembourg Johan Leveau Eurofins radon testing Sweden AB Sweden Dwight Lindstrom Hogar Seco S.L. Spain Stephanie Long EPA – Ireland Ireland Antonio Lopez Jorge Asociacion española contra la injusticia Spain Jadwiga Mazur* Institute of Nuclear Physics PAN Poland James McGrath NUIG Ireland James McLaughlin* UCD Ireland Laura Mezquita Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus France Biljana Milenkovic University of Kragujevac Serbia Mircea Claudiu Moldovan* UBBCLUJ Romania Jean-Pierre Morin Memosol France Massimo Moroni Geoex Italy Gary Moss TASL UK Mirsina Mousavi Aghdam Cagliari University Italy Petronela Mucilianu Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Science Sociales France Matej Neznal* RADON-v.o.s. Czech Republic Brisan Nicoleta Babes-Bolyai University Romania Karl Nilsson* Radonova laboratories AB Sweden Per Nilsson* Independia International Sweden Hassan Nimir University of Qatar Qatar Monika Nordqvist Eurofins Sweden Daniel Oldenziel Hynatec Switzerland Jerzy Olszewski Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine Poland Aleksandra Onishchenko Institute of Industrial Ecology UB RAS Russia Petr Otahal National Institute for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Protection Czech Republic Botond Papp UBBCLUJ Romania Antonio Parravicini MiAM Italy Joaquin Peon University of Santiago de Compostela Spain Stephane Pepin FANC Belgium Alcides Pereira University of Coimbra Portugal Tanja Perko SCK-CEN Belgium Tomas Persson SSM Sweden Paulo Pinto* Radosys Atlantic Portugal Zuzanna Podgorska Warsaw University Poland André Poffijn* University of Gent Belgium Maria Isabel Pombo Carrera Spain Dobromir Pressyanov University of Sofia Bulgaria Luis Quindos-Poncela* University of Cantabria Spain Vanja Radolic University of Osijek Croatia Christina Raith AGES Austria Ryan Richie Spruce USA Wolfgang Ringer* AGES Austria Hector Rodriguez Radon Spain Spain Jose Miguel Rodriguez Aviles Fundacion para la salud geoambiental Spain Tryggve Rönnqvist Radonova laboratories AB Sweden Carlos Sainz* UNICAN Spain Ondrej Salek Charles Univ Prague Czech Republic Enrique Sanz Geomnia Spain Hugo Scagnetti Inspiralia Spain Sebastian Schröder CBRE Germany Sandra Soares Universidade da Beira Interior (UBI) Portugal Katalin Zsuzsanna Szabó Szent István University Hungary Kinga Szacsvai UBBCLUJ Romania Lukasz Szczepanik University of Gdansk Poland Fevzi Tavus Ege University Turkey Ancuta Tenter UBBCLUJ Romania Tore Tollefsen JRC Ispra Italy François Tondeur ISIB Belgium Vladimir Udovicic University of Belgrade Serbia Claudio Valsangiacomo* SUPSI Switzerland Rubén Veiga Fernández VESOTEC Spain Julien Villert Saphymo France Gunhild von Oertzen Brenk Systemplanung GmbH Germany Katarzyna Walczak Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine Poland Gernot Wurm AGES Austria Michael Zhukovsky Institute of Industrial Ecology UB RAS Russia Zora Zunic VINCA Serbia ### Login Log in Welcome Chris» Membership Details» RSS Feed» Logout ### ERA news ### Members Members ### General Public The European Radon Association is a non-profit International Organisation with the aim to serve the interests of the European radon community. The ERA website is our focal point for radon information in Europe as well as the go-to place for events and activities relating to radon. We hold yearly workshops on radon and offer input to training courses and conferences. ### Construction Industry We welcome the construction industry to join ERA and help us promote radon awareness and solutions to reduce the health burden from radon.As a member you will meet likeminded professionals from all over Europe and further a field. There are opportunities to network, meet equipment suppliers and network with other professionals in the field. Our website is the focal point for information about radon in Europe and we offer yearly workshops with free exhibition stand space as well of plenty of networking opportunities. ### Radon Professionals ERA provides you with educational, technical and professional benefits that result from the exchange of radon information within the ERA membership. The ERA website is the best contact point to get information about forthcoming radon events and new developments. Access to the Members Only section of the ERA website will keep members up to date with radon matters and the yearly ERA workshop is an excellent place to meet international colleagues and network. ### Statutes Section 1. Name, legal form, registered office, objectives, term Article 1 The Association bears the name “European Radon Association ERA (hereinafter called “The Association” – www.radoneurope.org). The Association is organised under the Belgian Law on International Non-Profit Organisations of June 27, 1921, as amended. Article 2 The registered office of the Association shall be located at 1000 Brussels, Ravensteinstraat 36, in the judicial district of Brussels. It may, however, be transferred to any other location in Belgium by a decision of the General Assembly. Article 3 The Association objectives are: • To promote and to participate in activities to reduce radon risk within the population, recognizing radon as the second cause for lung cancer To promote and to participate in activities to reduce radon risk within the population, recognizing radon as the second cause for lung cancer  To promote public awareness of radon risk, radon measurement, radon mitigation and radon preventative techniques..  To ensure/develop/adopt quality standards in radon measurement, radon mitigation and radon prevention in new constructions. To provide an effective partnership between radon professionals in the field and other interested public and private stakeholders. To serve as a consultative body with regards to laws and regulations concerning radon. To organize an annual Radon conference or workshop combining scientific presentations and technical exhibitions from companies working with radon. Strive for the highest standard of fairness and integrity The Association is unselfish in its activity. In their use for the public benefit, its funds may only be utilised for purposes in accordance with the statutes. It may not favour any person by means of expenditures which are foreign to the objectives of the Association. The Association shall confine its activities to the above objectives and shall not participate in socio-political activities neither directly or indirectly through collaboration with other bodies. Article 4 The Association is constituted for an unlimited period. Section 2. Members, Membership, dues Article 5 All members of the Association shall be dedicated to the highest standard of excellence and ethical performance of activities in any aspect of the field of radon. Article 6 All members have the right to be informed on the decisions of the General Assembly, the Executive Committee, the accounting system and the membership lists. All Members have the right to attend the meeting of the GeneralAssembly, the right on appeal when being excluded (2/3 majority and the right for defence), the right to attend the events organized by the Association. Article 7 Each member of the Association must adhere to the Code of Ethics and pay their membership annual dues. Article 8 The individual opinion of the members of the Association do not reflect the opinion of the Association as a whole. Article 9 Members who fail to pay their annual due and who fail to respond to a late payment reminder notice within 2 months of its delivery will be considered as having resigned from the Association. Article 10 The Executive Committee has the right to exclude from the Association those members whose actions are deemed by it to be in breach of the Statutes or the Code of Ethics. Article 11 Membership is open to all persons that are actively involved in any aspect of the field of radon. Membership is acquired via submission of application, and acceptance by the Executive Committee. Upon admission all members acknowledge these statutes. Article 12 Ordinary Membership in the Association is available to individual persons from different sectors (i.e. educational institutions, authorities, corporations, private organizations, partnerships, etc.) interested in and supportive of the purposes and activities of the Association. Ordinary Members in good standing are entitled to identify themselves as a Member of the Association, to use the ERA Logo appropriately but only for personal (i.e. non-commercial) purposes , vote at the General Assembly (based on the principle “one person one vote”), and enjoy all other rights, privileges and benefits of the Association. Article 13 Company Membership is available to companies active in the radon field (i.e. corporations, private organizations, etc) interested in and supportive of the purposes and activities of the Association. Company Members in good standing are entitled to identify themselves as a Member of the Association, to use the ERA Logo appropriately for commercial purposes , vote at the General Assembly as described in Article 36 below (two votes per Company Member), and enjoy all other rights, privileges and benefits of the Association. Article 14 Associated membership is available to representatives of sister radon associations and to representatives of organizations involved in radon. Associated members shall not be required to pay annual dues and have no voting rights in the Association. Article 15 In recognition of exceptional service to the Association or contribution to radon science and technology, the Executive Committee may elect individuals to honorary membership in the Association. Honorary members shall not be required to pay annual dues but have voting rights in the Association, as an individual member. Article 16 Student membership is available to bonafide, full-time students not employed in a field related to radon science and technology. Student membership involves no voting rights in the association. Article 17 The Annual Dues applicable to each class of membership is set by the Executive Committee as required. Section 3 The organs Article 18 The organs of the Association are the Executive Committee and the General Assembly. Section 4 The Executive Committee Article 19 The Association is directed and administered by an Executive Committee formed by: a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and at least six and not more than eleven Committee Members. All members of the Executive Committee are Ordinary members elected at an Ordinary General Assembly. All positions on the Executive Committee are voluntary and unfunded. The composition shall be well balanced with respect to various scientific and technological sectors within the radon field. When the President is coming from the private sector the Vice-President shall be from the non-private sector and vice versa. All members of the Executive Committee have voting rights. Article 20 The term of each member of the Executive Committee is two years, beginning on January 1 of the year following the year of election. Members of the Executive Committee may be re-elected. Only citizens of European countries can be members of the Executive Committee. If a member resigns or dies during his/her term, the Executive Committee shall fill the vacant position for the remaining of the term by electing another member of the Association. The nomination has to be confirmed by the next General Assembly. Article 21 The Executive Committee will meet not less than once a year. It shall meet as often as the President deems necessary, or on the initiative or request of 3 of the other Committee Members. A quorum is formed when 5 Committee Members are present at the first attempt or a minimum of three members at a second, called at least one hour after the first. In both cases, a majority of votes is required for decisions to be passed. In the case of a tied vote, that of the President is decisive. Article 22 The responsibility of the Executive Committee are: a. To organize the scientific and professional activities, financial management and administrative affairs of the Association, and to decide on the necessary contracts and acts. b. To enact the decisions of the General Assembly. c. To draw up the annual report of the Association (overview of activities, events, status of membership, the annual budget and balance sheet), and to present it to the General Assembly for approval. d. To draw up the internal regulations for approval by the General Assembly. e. To admit new members and report to the General Assembly. f. To nominate delegates for specific activities of the Association. g. To cover vacancies on the Executive Committee by co-option until the next General Assembly. h. To schedule the annual General Assembly meeting and scientific meetings i. Any other activity which is not the exclusive responsibility of the General Assembly. Any other activity which is not the exclusive responsibility of the General Assembly Decisions concerning (e) and (g) require the positive vote of the majority of the Executive Committee. Article 23 The Executive Committee shall exclude from the Association those members whose actions are deemed by it to be in breach of the Statutes or the Code of Ethics. The decision has to been approved by at least 2/3 of the members of the Executive Committee and with respect to the right of appeal and defence of the concerned member. Article 24 The President will have the following duties: To act as legal representative of the Association in all private or public bodies To call, preside over and adjourn sessions of the General Assembly and the Executive Committee; to preside over the deliberations of both bodies To enact the decisions of the Executive Committee To direct payments and authorize documents, minutes and correspondence with his/her signature To adopt any urgent measure necessary which the good government of the Association requires or, in the course of his/her activities, he/she deems necessary or convenient (with the subsequent account to be given to the Executive Committee). The President can be elected for two consecutive two years periods. Article 25 The Vice-President takes over the duties of the President in the absence of the President or the duties delegated by the President. Article 26 The Secretary is responsible for all purely administrative work of the Association. He/she will expedite certifications, maintain the Members and Minutes Records, files and correspondence, and is responsible for the custody of the Association’s documents, ensuring the presentation of information on Executive Committee designations, General Assemblies. Article 27 The Treasurer will collect and safeguard the Association’s funds and will comply with the payment orders given by the Executive Committee or, if necessary, by the President. He/she shall intervene in all receipts and payments made by the Association, noting them in the Accounts Book, and present a state of the accounts to the executive Committee for approval. The Treasurer is responsible for the custody of budget and balance reports to the Authorities. Article 28 The Committee Members will comply with their obligations as members of the Executive Committee, as well as those arising from the delegations or working groups assigned to them by the Committee. Section 5 The General Assembly Article 29 The General Assembly is the senior organ of the Association. It shall consist of members of the different categories as described in section 2, who have duly paid their respective membership dues, if applicable. Article 30 The General Assembly is responsible for the acceptance of the Executive Committee’s annual reports the election and approval of the Executive Committee the dismissal of Executive Committee members the approval of the budget resolved by the Executive Committee and presented by the Treasurer modification to the Statutes modification to the Code of Ethics dissolution of the Association Article 31 An Ordinary General Assembly shall take place every year. The Ordinary General Assembly is called by the Executive Committee together with an announcement of the agenda under the leadership of the Chairman. The chairman shall be the President or Vice-President in case of absence of the President. Article 32 Extraordinary General Assemblies are called if required in the interest of the Association. At least four members of the Executive Committee or a third of the members who have voting rights are requested for calling an Extra-Ordinary General Assembly, whilst advising of the purpose and the reasons. The resolution is directed to the secretary of the Executive Committee, who shall pass it on without delay to all members of the executive committee. Extraordinary General Assemblies are chaired by the President or the Vice-President in case of absence of the President. Article 33 For each Ordinary and Extra-ordinary General Assembly, the chair shall appoint an Assembly Secretary and designates 2 members of the Association present to assist in the voting procedure. Article 34 The Notice with the agenda, the date, time and location of any General Assembly shall be signed by the President and sent by the Executive Committee Secretary via electronic mail to all members of the Association no later than 1 month prior to the fixed date. Article 35 Resolutions requiring a Meeting of the General Assembly may be made by the organs and the delegates and must be submitted to the secretary at least six weeks before the Meeting. The General Assembly shall decide by a simple majority vote about the admissibility of resolutions which are received later, and about urgent resolutions. Article 36 Each ordinary member shall have one vote. Each company member shall have 2 votes per company, independent on the number of individual members belonging to that company. Decisions shall be made by simple majority vote. In the case of an equality of votes, the vote of the President or Vice-President in case of absence of the President, shall be decisive. Resolutions on points that were not included in the agenda may only be adopted by a two-thirds majority vote of the members present or represented. The decisions of any General Assembly shall be recorded in minutes by the Assembly Secretary and signed by the President or Vice-President. Excerpts from, or copies of, such minutes shall be certified by the President, or the Vice-President. Article 37 Resolutions passed about alterations to the statutes or dissolution shall require a two-thirds majority of the votes cast at the General Assembly. Article 38 A written record of the course of the meeting is prepared in every case by the appointed secretary of the General Assembly. Section 6 Honorary Activity Article 39 All members of the organs of the Association exercise their activities in an honorary capacity. Section 7 Special Purpose Fund Article 40 To achieve the objectives scheduled in Section 1, insofar as a cash flow in excess of the expenditures is achieved, a special purpose fund is to be invested. Section 8 Dissolution Article 41 In the event of dissolution, the abolition of the Association or in the event of the lapse of the previous purpose, then the entire existing funds are passed to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support their public health activities. ### Code of Ethics In accordance with its statutes, the European Radon Association (ERA) is a non-profit association aiming: To promote and to participate in activities to reduce radon risk within the population, recognizing radon as the second cause for lung cancer. To promote public awareness of radon risk, radon measurement, radon mitigation and radon preventative techniques. To ensure/develop/adopt quality standards in radon measurement, radon mitigation and radon prevention in new constructions. To provide an effective partnership between radon professionals in the field and other interested public and private stakeholders. To serve as a consultative body with regards to laws and regulations concerning radon. To organize an annual Radon conference or workshop combining scientific presentations and technical exhibitions from companies working with radon. Strive for the highest standard of fairness and integrity. According to this mission, the members of ERA take on, as individuals, high-level responsibilities concerning public health and safety. This Code will offer them appropriate and useful ethical guidance. Due to this specific context, the following guidance is not formulated in an institutional perspective, as ethical rules for the staff of an institution should be. The guidance is also different from the deontological codes that are elaborated in a professional perspective, like the deontological code for the physicians. It is conceived in a societal perspective and can be seen as an experts’ deontology ensuing from social expectations regarding competence, neutrality and objectivity. These principles are intended to aid members of ERA in maintaining a professional level of ethical conduct related to radiation protection, in particular. They are to be regarded as guidelines. Members may use them to determine the propriety of their conduct in all relationships in which they are exercising their professional expertise. The following guidelines should be understood in this context. Members shall give priority to the protection of the health of the public and workers, including future generations. They may express views on political, economic, financial and liability matters but the health and safety considerations must always be clearly identifiable in their opinions, proposals, guidance and statements. Members shall exercise their professional skill and judgment to the best of their ability and carry out their responsibilities with integrity. Members shall not allow conflict of interest, management pressures or possible self-interest to compromise their professional judgment and advice, in particular when public welfare and safety is at stake. Members are invited to declare potential conflicts of interest and could, as appropriate, notify possible management pressures or actions in favour of the interests of their company, institution or professional organization. Members shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that persons carrying out work done under their supervision or direction are competent, and not under undue pressure from workload or other causes. Members shall not undertake any employment, function or consultation that is contrary to the public welfare or to the law. Members shall not undertake professional duties in activities beyond their competence and/or qualifications. Members shall strive for the maximum possible transparency towards society. However, where necessary, they shall protect the confidentiality of information obtained during the course of their professional duties, provided that such protection is not contrary to the public welfare or to the law. Members shall ensure that relations with interested stakeholders, other professionals and the general public are based on, and reflect, the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and fairness. They will commit themselves to communicate in a form unequivocal and appropriate to the target audience with the aim of facilitating correct interpretation. In particular, they shall make clear if there are uncertainties, value judgments or ethical issues, what these are exactly and what is at stake. Members should strive to improve, and regularly assess in an appropriate way, their competence (professional knowledge, skills and attitudes). With this aim in view, they shall use adequate means to take into account all the available scientific information and to avoid inappropriate selection of the sources. Upgrade of skills and scientific know-how is a mandatory individual task of all members. Professional reports, statements, publications or advice produced by members should be based on sound radiation protection principles and science, be accurate to the best of their knowledge, specifying uncertainty, and be appropriately attributed. Members should, whenever practicable and appropriate, correct misleading, sensational and unwarranted statements by others concerning radiation, radiation protection in general and radon in particular. Members should take advantage of opportunities to increase public understanding and awareness on radon and of the aims and objectives of the ERA. Members wanting to make use of the ERA logo shall act according to the statutes and adhere to this code of ethics, considering the following rules: Ordinary members can only use the logo on personalised documents such as business cards and email signatures, and not on official or general documents (letters, web-site, promotional material, publications, etc.) of the company they are employed by. Company members can use the ERA logo on all official documents of the company and of its employees. ### Contact For more information about ERA, please email us or complete the below enquiry form radoneurope@radoneurope.org or secretary@radoneurope.org ### Home   Membership Renewal 2025 The European Radon Association There is a large and growing community in Europe of professionals such as scientists, technologists, public health officials and decision makers working in the radon field. Their areas of interest range from epidemiology, radiation dosimetry, instrument development and measurement protocols, remediation and prevention construction technologies to control strategies and regulation. In recognition of this the European Radon Association (ERA) has been formed aimed at serving the interests of the European radon community and to assist in reducing the health burden of Radon Exposure in Europe. ### Terms TERMS OF USE The European Radon Association is a non- profit International Organisation registered under Belgian law (number 549.923.484). ERA reserves the right to add or change the terms and conditions of use of the website - www.radoneurope.org and www.radoneurope.org - without prior notice. Access to and use of the website are subject to the terms and conditions described below and imply your prior acceptance. Intellectual property The intellectual and material property rights of the website and all its contents belong to ERA and are protected under the terms of the Law in force. Its disclosure, transcription, reproduction and direct or indirect use, in whole or in part, is not allowed without prior written authorization from ERA. 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The ERA website collects information from users when they browse the site, fill out forms to download information material about ERA, to send messages with suggestions, requests for information about ERA activities, requests for information, and spontaneous applications for membership. When making their personal data available, users are authorizing the collection and use of it, in accordance with the rules defined here. The data provided by the users will only be used to perform the services selected by the users for which they were provided, not being added to another list, made available to other entities or used to send unrelated or unrequested information. The collected data are entered into the computer system that handles them, where they are automatically processed under the terms approved by the Belgium data protection authority. 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These phenomena pose complex challenges, but at the same time they drive innovation. While we address Earth's challenges, we are also preparing to look beyond our planet. Space exploration, and initiatives for future colonization of other planets, opens new frontiers for the Geosciences which will play an essential role in understanding these environments. Taking a Geoscientific approach to such challenges has worked in the past and is the key to making progress in the future. The Geosciences have always helped us answer the big questions (Why are there earthquakes? How do minerals form? Where do we come from?) and today they are at the center of the search for solutions to build a sustainable future. From building strategies for managing natural resources to developing technologies that make our communities more resilient, the Geosciences offer the tools and knowledge required to coexist harmoniously with the environment. This congress aims to be a space for meeting, dialogue and discussion, to put a spotlight on the crucial role of Geosciences - Italian and international - in building our future, on Earth and beyond. Together, we can turn challenges into opportunities. ### Indoor Environments 2025™ The 39th Annual Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium This premier international event gathers experts, professionals, and stakeholders from around the world to explore the latest advancements in radon measurement, mitigation, and vapor intrusion. With a 38-year legacy of impactful discussions and innovative solutions, the symposium continues to serve as the primary meeting platform driving the industry forward. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in insightful presentations, engage with cutting-edge research, and gain hands-on exposure to the latest technologies in the bustling exhibit hall. The symposium fosters a collaborative environment where networking and knowledge-sharing thrive. Registration Is Open: https://aarst.org/symposium/tickets/ The symposium is organized into four focused tracks: •       Practice and Policy – Addressing regulatory updates, best practices, and policy initiatives. •       Vapor Intrusion – Exploring the latest developments and challenges in vapor intrusion assessment and mitigation. •       Science and Research – Showcasing cutting-edge studies and technological advancements. •       States and Tribes – Highlighting programs, challenges, and success stories from state and tribal organizations. The Symposium Committee is now accepting proposals for presentations on topics such as original research, emerging methods, best practices, and policy solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals and researchers to showcase their work to an engaged audience. Beyond the symposium, attendees can enjoy vibrant downtown Fort Worth, known for its rich history, cultural attractions, & world-class dining and entertainment. Whether exploring the Fort Worth Stockyards, Sundance Square, or local museums, there is something for everyone in this dynamic city. Questions please contact symposium@aarst.org. ### From Nuclear Risks to the Fight against Cancer – The Key Role of Radiation Protection for a Secure and Healthy Europe While radiation always poses a risk to human health and the environment, radiation research has led to a rapid technical and medical progress and prosperity. As a society, we are frequently faced with questions of risk evaluation. Which risks are we willing to take and to what extent? These same questions need to be applied towards artificial and natural radiation. Better risk assessment and management is essential for protecting people’s health – whether in everyday life, at the workplace, in medicine and cosmetics, and certainly in a nuclear emergency. Join the European radiation protection community at our event that will highlight the significance of radiation protection for European member states, EU markets and society and address the necessity for political backing to enhance European and national efforts in radiation protection research, policies, and sustainable practices. It will serve as a forum to facilitate dialogue among European policymakers, representatives from member states and experts. ### CARST 2025 We are excited to announce that we are planning an in person conference for April 23 - 27, 2025 in Québec, QC. April 23 - Wednesday Evening: Conference kick-off and Meet & Greet (7:00 - 8:30pm), Trade Show opens April 24 and 25 - Thursday and Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Conference presentations and Trade Show (registration includes breakfast at 7:30am and networking lunch) April 24 - Thursday Evening Out 6:00- 9:00, (Dinner out, included in registration) April 26 - Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm Continuing Education Courses (additional registration fee) April 27 - Sunday 8:30am - 5:00pm Hands-on practical field trip (additional registration fee) Conference Exhibits will be up from Wednesday evening (April 23rd to just after lunch on Friday (April 25th). Basic conference registration includes, Wednesday evening, Thursday and Friday Sessions and Thursday dinner out.  (Saturday CE courses and Sunday Field Trip are extra and must be selected during your registration.) ### ERA Workshop and ROOMS 2025 The Warsaw University of Technology in collaboration with the European Radon Association (ERA) invites you to the 2025 Radon week that will take place from 3 to 6 of November 2025 in Warsaw, Poland. Venue: 4 Rektorska street, Warsaw. Register here: ROOMS 2025 and ERA Workshop :ERA ### IRSOIL&WATER 2025 Fifth intercomparison radon in soil and water Seminar on measurement techniques, land geology, remediations and regulatory aspects ### 17th GARRM workshop (international workshop on the Geological Aspects of Radon Risk Mapping) Dear Friends, Dear Colleagues, it is a great pleasure to let you know, that we will organize already the 17th GARRM workshop (international workshop on the Geological Aspects of Radon Risk Mapping), which will be held in Prague (Czech Republic) - as usually together with RIM (international intercomparison measurements of soil-gas radon concentration) and with PIM (international intercomparison measurements of soil-gas permeability) from 15th to 18th September, 2025. This time, on Thursday, 18th of September, we would like to organize together with our colleagues the Radon as a Natural Tracer for Monitoring NAPL workshop (as a special part). We also plan to enable again the calibration of instruments in the reference calibration laboratory. You can be sure, that we will do our best to prepare again the enthusiastic and unforgettable atmosphere (with some surprise as well). Please, "SAVE THE DATE" .. and at the end of January or in the beginning of February we will let you know more details. More detailed info and the online registration you will be able to find at the workshop webpage:  www.radon.eu/workshop2025 (also at the end of January or in the beginning  of February). But now, MAINLY, wishing you and yours a pleasant and wonderful Christmas time and a healthy, safe and prosperous new year ! Kind regards and really looking forward to see you again in Prague Matej ### International Conference on Radiation Applications - RAP2025 Dear Colleagues and Friends, After a successful RAP 2024 conference , held in Granada, Spain, we are moving to an exciting Greek island of Crete. Namely, RAP 2025 will be held from 26-30 May 2025 at the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) in Gournes, near Crete capital of Heraklion. RAP 2025 will be a hybrid conference with full interaction between onsite and online participants. Conference publications are Book of Abstracts and Conference Proceedings. In addition, as usual, we are in talks with scientific journals regarding publishing of a special issue with full papers from the conference. Greece’s largest island, Crete is the do-it-all destination of the Aegean. People come to Crete for the obvious: beaches, and the resorts that sit on them. But much more than that, Crete ticks many other boxes that make it an immersive European island getaway. For one, there’s incredible history here thanks to the millennia of civilizations—from the ancient Minoans to the Venetians, Ottomans, and everything in between. We kindly invite you to submit your contribution(s) to RAP 2025. The deadline for submission of one page abstracts is 28 February 2025, and the deadline for full papers for the Proceedings/journal is 30 June 2025. Note that the registration fees (except the one for virtual offline participation) cover both publication of the abstract and submission of full paper in Proceedings or journal. Please visit our website and follow us on Linkedin, Facebook and Instagram for updates. We would be grateful if you could spread a word about the conference within your research network. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time with your questions or suggestions. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at RAP 2025. ### European Geosciences Union EGU – General Assembly 2025 Radioactivity in the environment: opportunities for geosciences and implications for human health   You can find more information on the event and session at the following links: ·       https://www.egu25.eu/home.html ·       https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU25/sessionprogramme/5523# Please keep in mind 15th January 2025, the deadline for abstract submission.  You are kindly invited to submit your abstract at: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU25/sessionprogramme/5523# ### Webinar: Understanding radon in the context of health spas: framings, perceptions and enactments Understanding radon in the context of health spas: framings, perceptions and enactments Klara Himmelbauer1 & Robbe Geysmans2 While researchers and authorities usually consider radon as a potential risk to public health, various spas in Europe are offering services in which radon gas is claimed to have beneficial health effects. This seminar reports on the seeming paradox between ‘radon as a threat’ and ‘radon as a treatment’. Results are presented which emphasise the ways in which radon is framed on the websites of radon spas as beneficial to health, natural, a luxury, a (non-) risk and rejuvenating. Interviews with spa staff, radon experts and authorities from Germany and Austria revealed varying beliefs in radon’s therapeutic effects. Finally, data from surveys in Germany, Austria and Czech Republic revealed limited public awareness of radon's cancer risks and mixed views on its safety and healing effects. Our results also affirm that while some groups recognise the dichotomy between radon as a health risk and radon as a therapeutic agent, there is sometimes limited understanding of the exposure-related differences that distinguish these two radon realities. Recommendations are presented on how to communicate about the existence of these radon realities. ### EURADOS Annual Meeting 2025 EURADOS is and remains very active, year after year. The Annual Meeting will reflect this, and we try to show and combine all our activities in this week. The specific format of the Annual meeting combines networking with scientific presentations, and gives a central role for the working group activities. The whole week you will be able to exchange experiences, learn and discover new scientific work, network with peers, and set up actions to improve and harmonise dosimetry in all applications. We changed the schedule a bit, by adding an opening session in which the working groups will explain their goals and agendas of the meetings. And of course we are doing our best to offer an interesting EURADOS School, this time on the Metrology in Radiation Dosimetry Measurements. Because of its success, we also organize another Training Course, which will be on 24 February. And of course, there is a prominent place for the welcome reception and the conference dinner/dancing. The 2nd announcement, scheduled for November, will provide more details on the agenda of the main and side events. We are working hard to make the AM2025 successful, so we look forward to seeing many regular attendees, and hopefully also new colleagues from the EURADOS network the AM2025 in Bucharest. ### Strategies for indoor radon mapping — part 2 of 2 Presenters: Filipa Domingos (Laboratório de Radioatividade Natural, Portugal), Zornitza Daraktchieva (UK Health Security Agency, United Kingdom), David Rees (UK Health Security Agency, United Kingdom) Moderator: Laura Urso (IAEA) Date of broadcast: 14 November 2024, 13:30 CET ### Strategies for indoor radon mapping — part 1 of 2 Presenters: Filipa Domingos (Laboratório de Radioatividade Natural, Portugal), Zornitza Daraktchieva (UK Health Security Agency, United Kingdom) Moderator: Laura Urso (IAEA) Date of broadcast: 7 November 2024, 13:30 CET ### Whale watching Funchal, Pier 8, 5 PM 32°38'45.3"N 16°54'29.6"W - Google Maps ### ERA Workshop and ROOMS 2024 The Regional Directorate of Environment and Climate Action (DRAAC) from the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM) and the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), in collaboration with the European Radon Association (ERA) invites you to the Madeira Radon Week (MRnW). From October 7th to 10th, you will have the chance to participate in the 2024 ERA Workshop and in the ROOMS 2024 (Radon Outcomes on Mitigation Solutions), both in Funchal, Madeira Island, voted “World’s Leading Island Destination” every year, since 2015. You will be able to taste the local food and drinks, experience whale watching, and discuss the latest outcomes in the radon field. If you have never been to Funchal, don’t miss the opportunity to join work and tourism in the Pearl of the Atlantic. In the attachment you can find the 2nd announcement. Visit www.madeirarnweek.pt for regular updates. Agenda Monday 7th October Evening- Welcome cocktail Tuesday 8th October ROOMS 2024 Wednesday 9th October Morning: ROOMS 2024. Afternoon: ERA General Assembly Evening: Conference dinner Thursday 10th October Morning: ERA – workshop 2024 – “Radon Risk Communication, revisited “. Afternoon: Social event "Whale Watching"   Register here: ROOMS 2024 and ERA Workshop, 7-10 October, Funchal, Madeira :ERA (radoneurope.org) ### RADON 2024 10th International Conference on Protection against Radon at Home and at Work ### Geostats2024 - 12th International Geostatistics Congress Like the Olympics, the International Geostatistics Congress happens every fourth year. The 12th International Geostatistics Congress follows a long tradition where theoreticians, engineers and practitioners working on geostatistics gather for four days. In 2024, we will held the 12th International Geostatistics Congress in the middle of the North Atlantic in Azores. While this series started mainly associated with mining engineering, the number of fields where geostatistics is applied has increased, and today one can find applications in several areas such as: mineral and energy resources engineering, environment, hydrology, ecology, soil sciences, remote sensing, agriculture, fishery, health, spatial data science. This edition will cover these field and the challenges related to sustainable development and carbon neutrality. ### Indoor Environments 2024 ™ Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium Welcome to Indoor Environments 2024™ Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium, formerly the AARST International Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium. Indoor Environments Association is a nonprofit professional technical organization that serves a unique role as an ANSI-AARST standard-setting body, demonstrating long-term stewardship and providing its accredited professionals with the tools and education to be leaders in the soil gas industry. As IEA grows, the symposium also grows the range of attendees and vendors. Attendees are technicians in the field of radon and vapor intrusion measurement and remediation, states and tribes program leaders, and increasingly more environmental companies attend for training and to expand their forums. Indoor Environments 2024 is the definitive source for government agencies, advocates, educators, scientists, and companies sourcing field application-based needs seeking the leading indoor environments gathering annually. ### CARST2024 - Canada's 13th Annual Radon Conference If you haven't been to a radon conference before, this is your year! With radon awareness growing in Canada like never before, now is the time to join us and catch up on what you have been missing. If you're a Conference regular, we can't wait to see you again to share the same great atmosphere, positive, upbeat idea-sharing and of course... great food! Join us at the Delta Beausejour in Moncton, NB. ### 3rd ENA workshop The objective of the  workshop is to provide a space for discussion to compare techniques and solutions for radiation protection problems, to illustrate and compare the regulatory approaches implemented by the different EU countries, and to give room to emerging issues or topics, for example the fulfilment of Circular Economy approaches and requirement. Topics: Decommissioning NORM Inventory Circular economy/reuse & recycling of NORM residues Integrated approach of radioactive and non-radioactive contaminants Sampling & characterization of NORM Secondary processes involving NORM Intercomparison INAIL, GIG, and ISS are promoting an exercise of simultaneous measurements of radon and thoron and their progeny in a natural underground site (Domus Aurea, https://colosseo.it/area/domus-aurea/) scheduled for Monday, 13 May 2024. The exercise will last three days: the positioning of the detectors at the site will take place on Monday 13 (around lunch time), the measurements will last until Thursday 16 and will be organised so as not to interfere with the conference. Participation in the side event is restricted to participants of the ENA workshop and is free of charge. The instruments can be delivered to INAIL together with instructions for the use: in this case, the instrument will be put in place by organisers. At the end of the intercomparison exercise, the instruments must be removed from Domus Aurea by participants. The organization declines any responsibility for any damage or loss or malfunctioning of instruments during the event. As the total number of participants is limited to 15: if you are interested in the side event, please fill in the following form by 20 April 2024. Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/jsi2Qj9cpp The organisers will send the confirmation by 26 April 2024 together with further details. ### European Geosciences Union (EGU) Radioactivity in the environment: opportunities for geosciences and implications for human health Natural radioactivity fully affects our environment as a result of cosmic radiation from space and terrestrial sources from soil and minerals in rocks containing primordial radionuclides as Uranium, Thorium and Potassium. Among the terrestrial sources, Radon (222Rn) gas is considered the major source of ionising radiation exposure to the population and an indoor air pollutant due to its harmful effects on human health (cancerogenic, W.H.O.). Also, artificial radionuclides from nuclear and radiation accidents and incidents provide an additional contribution to the environmental radioactivity. This session embraces all the aspects and challenges of environmental radioactivity including geological surveys, mineral and space resources exploration, atmosphere tracing including greenhouse gases and pollutant, groundwater contamination, with a specific focus on radon hazard and risk assessment. Studies about the use of fallout radionuclides as environmental tracers and the relevance of the radioactivity for public health, including the contamination from Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM), are welcome. Contributions on novel methods and instrumentation for environmental radioactivity monitoring including portable detectors, airborne and drones’ surveys and geostatistical methods for radioactivity mapping are also encouraged. Convener: Eleonora Benà Co-conveners: Virginia Strati, Alessandra Sciarra, Anita Erőss, Eric Petermann ### 48th European Radiation Research Society Meeting A friendly atmosphere fosters collaboration and innovation. Our goal is to ensure that you feel comfortable and inspired throughout the conference. Together, at ERRS2024, we will present and discuss the main and most recent findings and scientific research outcomes that account for our overall capability to address both the present and the future global challenges in radiation research on various fields. As such, we have a fantastic lineup of research topics, that go from space radiation and radiation physics to clinical, environmental and societal aspects, covering a wide range of radiation research areas. As usual at ERRS meetings, several young investigator awards (YIA) will be attributed by ERRS and for the first time the European Space Agency (ESA) will confer at least two awards to the Space Radiation topic. Best poster presentations will also be awarded by the ERRS2024 scientific committee. ### RAP 2024 Conference INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RADIATION APPLICATIONS In Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Medical Sciences, Engineering and Environmental Sciences International Conference on Radiation Applications (RAP 2024) is organized by the Sievert Association, Niš, Serbia, and Sievert Consultancy, Cork, Ireland, in cooperation with the University of Granada, Spain. THE AIM of the Conference is to provide the forum for researchers and professionals involved with the applications of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and other connected areas, to exchange and discuss their findings and experiences. The conference topics cover various fields of physics, chemistry, biology, medical sciences, engineering, and environmental sciences. The Conference program includes invited lectures, keynote topical talks, panel discussions, and a limited number of oral and poster presentations. ### IRSOIL&WATER 2024 Fourth radon intercomparison in soil and water Seminar on measures, remediation and regulatory aspects ### INTERNATIONAL INTERCOMPARISON EXERCISE ON NATURAL RADIATION MEASUREMENTS UNDER FIELD CONDITIONS ### Kick-off meeting Assian / Oceanic radon association ### IRPA 16 The Health Physics Society (HPS) is proud to welcome IRPA delegates and radiation safety professionals from around the world to the 16th International Congress in Orlando, Florida. Joining us in welcoming IRPA to North America are the Canadian Radiation Protection Association and Sociedad Mexicana de Seguridad Radiológica. This will be the first time in 51 years that the International Congress has been held in the United States and the first time since 1992 that it has been held in North America. Formed in 1956, the HPS is the United States of America’s scientific organization of professionals who specialize in radiation safety. Its mission is to support its members in the practice of their profession and to promote excellence in the science and practice of radiation safety. Today the HPS’s nearly 3,500 members represent all scientific and technical areas related to radiation safety, including academia, government, medicine, research and development, analytical services, consulting, and industry in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The Society is chartered in the United States as an independent nonprofit scientific organization and, as such, is not affiliated with any government or industrial organization or private entity. Efforts to obtain the honor of hosting the 16th IRPA International Congress began shortly after the HPS Annual Meeting in July of 2013. With an exceptional balance of accessibility, availability and affordability, Orlando, Florida, was a logical choice. The Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel has been chosen as the host hotel and convention site. It is a perfect mix of first class accommodations with quick access to all Orlando attractions, shopping and restaurants while still being reasonably priced. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) currently offers 37 different airlines providing nonstop services from 82 domestic and 34 international cities. The Organizing Committee that has been created to obtain this bid has worked tirelessly to make sure you have the best experience possible while visiting Orlando in 2024. On behalf of all of the Organizing Committee members, welcome to Orlando and may you have a wonderful meeting and enjoy the many attractions that Orlando and the surrounding area has to offer. Kevin Nelson, Ph.D., CHP Chair, IRPA 16 Organizing Committee IRPA Vice President for Congress Affairs ### 9th international conference on Social Sciences and Humanities in Ionising Radiation Research (RICOMET2023) RICOMET provides an opportunity for extensive exchange of results between professionals developing research in the field of social sciences and humanities (SSH) and the broader technical and scientific community involved in topics related to ionising radiation. Communication with the general public, risk perception and ethics in relation to all nuclear applications (e.g. industry, medicine, security), natural radioactivity (e.g. radon, food industry) and radiological protection (environmental remediation, decommissioning, nuclear and radiological emergency management, low doses, communicating uncertainty, mass media communication, public understanding of ionizing radiation, and research needs) are some of the topics covered during these events. The conference attracts a very wide range of representatives of international institutions/organizations including public communication experts, media representatives, journalists, researchers from social sciences, humanities and natural sciences, radiation protection officers, nuclear medicine practitioners, nuclear power plant operators, other nuclear industry professionals, nuclear safety authorities, project partners, as well as NGO’s and representatives of the civil society. ### UKRA Radon Symposium in collaboration with IRMA This years event will be cover a range of topics relating to radon and for the community working with radon. Presentations includes contributions from the UK Health and Security Agency (UKSHA) on their new radon maps, updates from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on their push for measurements in schools and the latest research into the health effects from exposure to radon. Presenters will also cover radon in the build environment, namely in energy efficient buildings and also the implications of the new radon maps for house builders in the middle of a development and who are caught between the BR211 guidance and a change of radon potential on site. Our final group of presentations will touch on larger scale surveys for landlords like housing associations. The practicalities of organising a radon survey for a housing stock, along with the solutions to issues like the rising energy cost, when a radon fan needs to be installed to mitigate for radon above the action level. The International Radon Measurement Association (IRMA) will run a half-day session on measurements in the workplace environment. Radon measurements in the workplace is part of the risk assessment that employers must do as part of the Health and Safety regulation and it is therefore important to understand how to measure correctly in terms of choice of monitor and the particular environment in question. https://ukradonsymposium.com ### ETRAP 2023 - 8th International Conference on Education and Training in Radiation Protection Since 1999 the ETRAP conferences intend to bring together training providers, academics, policy makers, radiation protection professionals, regulators and authorities, and end-users of education and training in radiation protection. It offers the opportunity for learning, discussing and networking about the latest findings and developments in education and training in radiation protection, and facilitates networking amongst the different stakeholders. This conference is organized by the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre SCK CEN and the University of Groningen in cooperation with IAEA, EUTERP and IRPA, and with support of EFOMP, HERCA, IRPA-YG, BVS-ABR, NVS, FANR, CEA-INSTN, Technical University Madrid and Leibniz University Hannover.   Conference themes Competence standards for trainers Online and hybrid learning: innovation and experiences gained Competence based systems vs. qualification based systems Attracting and preserving a competent workforce in radiation protection Integration of social sciences and humanities and public engagement ### 9th EUTERP Workshop Following on from a key recommendation from the last Workshop in Malta in 2018, the aim of this next workshop is to kick-start the development of guidance on “best practice” and the necessary trainer competences for those wishing to deliver radiation protection training.  Trainers are in a position of influence and it was concluded in Malta that guidance detailing the expected professional criteria for such trainers would be of value. The adaptations to, and innovations in, radiation protection training that has been seen as a result of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic have further added to the benefit of having such guidance. Short updates and scene-setting content will be presented  on the afternoon of the 26th June. This will be followed by a full day of working group sessions on the 27th June during which participants consider the target audience for, the optimum format and structure of, and topics to include in a guidance document. The outcome of the Workshop will be presented at ETRAP 2023. ### 4th International Conference on Dosimetry and its Applications The aim of the 4th International Conference on Dosimetry and its Applications (ICDA-4) is to bring together scientists and engineers from around the world who share an interest in measuring and applying ionising radiation. The scientific sessions will include invited lectures by leading experts in the field, contributed oral papers and poster presentations of contributed papers. Participants will have an opportunity to share ideas on all theoretical and experimental aspects of dosimetry, and on its applications in radiation protection, the environment, workplaces, medicine and other fields of human activity. ### traceRadon Scientific Workshop and Training Courses The project consortium have put together a workshop and a series of training courses – further detail is below, and available here: Scientific Workshop and Training Courses; Agenda Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Bundesallee 100, D 38116 Braunschweig, Germany, Vieweg Building, Room 234 (14th), 133 (15th). Travel Information Pack Scientific Workshop 14th March, 1400 – 1800 Scientific results of the project so far. 1st Training Course Precise and traceable measurement of Radon activity concentration, 15th March, 0900 – 1300 2nd Training Course Precise and traceable measurement of Rn flux and the application of the Radon Tracer Method (RTM), 15th March, 1400 – 1800 ### International Symposium on Natural and Artificial Radiation Exposures and Radiological Protection Studies (NARE 2023) Hirosaki University and the Institute for Environmental Sciences, as core facilities in Japan, are responsible for promoting research and fostering human resources in radiological sciences. We have promoted research on natural radiation and biological effects, as well as environmental and biological impact of the artificial radionuclides resulting from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident. On the other hand, the use of nuclear energy is expected to expand due to the increasing demand for energy and the need to secure stable energy sources. Many nuclear facilities are located around the world, and studies on the impacts of nuclear power under normal operation have been conducted. However, as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak, which has restricted collaborative research and personnel exchange, the challenge is how to share the latest knowledge on radiation protection with the community for the safe use of radiation. Therefore, we have decided to organize the "International Symposium on Natural and Artificial Radiation Exposures and Radiological Protection Studies" face-to-face in Hirosaki, Japan. This symposium will cover not only natural radiation but also artificial radionuclides and will cover a wide range of topics. We would therefore like to invite you to submit your research results to the symposium. We look forward to seeing you in the apple-scented city of Hirosaki. ### 6th Asian and Oceanic Congress for Radiation Protection (AOCRP6) The 6th Asian and Oceanic Congress for Radiation Protection (AOCRP6) will be held at Mumbai, India during 07 - 11, February 2023. The Indian Association for Radiation Protection (IARP) has been serving the national and international scientific community for the past 55 years by organising international, national and regional conferences and workshops in the field of radiation protection and safety. IARP is proud to host AOCRP for the first time in India and feels happy to welcome all the participants from around the world. More than 500 delegates including eminent international and national radiation protection professionals are expected to participate in the congress. The theme of the congress is “Radiation Protection and Surveillance in Nuclear, Medical, Industrial facilities and the Environment”. The major thematic areas to be covered are: Foundation Topics on Radiation Protection Philosophy and Risk Estimates, Radiation Safety and Protection in Nuclear, Medical and Industrial Facilities, Radiation Dosimetry, Nuclear Instrumentation and System Development, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Existing Exposures, Emergency Preparedness and Response, and Regulatory Framework: System of Protection, Standards and Regulation. This conference is a forum for all the stakeholders including researchers and policy makers to discuss various issues related to the developments in radiological and environmental safety of nuclear and radiation facilities. ### ENVIRA 2023 Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to attend ENVIRA 2023, the International Conference on Environmental Radioactivity organized by the University of Seville (Spain) in cooperation with the Spanish National Center for Accelerators, the Comenius University in Bratislava and Journal of Environmental Radioactivity. The conference will be held between 17th – 22nd September 2023. ENVIRA 2023 will focus on "New challenges in the determination of environmental radioactivity". Looking forward to meet you in Seville. On behalf of the Organizing Committee Manuel García-León Pavel Povinec ### RAD 2023 Conference The RAD 2023 Conference is for physicists, chemists, biologists, medical doctors, engineers, researchers, professionals, young researchers, students and many others. Due to the lack of young researchers and the fact that young people are less and less interested in science, we will pay special attention to young researchers (PhD holders younger than 35 years old) and students (undergraduate, master and PhD students), and there will be special sections for them. So, we take this opportunity to invite all kinds of students! ### ICRM 2023 International Conference on Radionuclide Metrology and its Applications The ICRM 2023 Conference will be organized in hybrid format, but we encourage the participants to travel to Bucharest and participate in person to the conference. The online participants will connect audio-video by ZOOM to watch the conference presentations. They will be able to ask questions/make comments by chat, but it will not be possible to present papers online. The registration fee and the payment methods will be announced soon. Please, follow this web page for periodical updates. ### RAP 2023 RAP 2023 will be a hybrid conference with full interaction between onsite and online participants. Conference publications are Book of Abstracts and Conference Proceedings. In addition, we are in talks with scientific journals regarding publishing of a special issue with full papers from the conference. ### CARST2023 - Canada's 12th Annual Radon Conference Building Today for Healthy Tomorrows We are excited to be back in person. This conference promises to be a great opportunity to reunite and network in person with colleagues in radon from across the country and around the world. Register for the conference here. Here is what all the days will look like: April 12 evening - Conference kick off and Meet and Greet April 13 and 14 - 8:30am-5pm Conference presentations April 15 - 8:30am-5pm Continuing Education Courses April 16 - 8:30am-5pm Hands on practical field trip Conference Exhibits will be up from the evening of April 12th to lunch on April 14. We want you to be part of it! As usual, at CARST we love to go the extra mile for our radon family. We think you will find joining us this year a great experience. We strive to give you great opportunities to connect with radon industry participants from across the country. ### IRSOIL&WATER 2023 ASSORADON and AIRP propose for 2023 an event entirely dedicated to the radon issue. IRSOIL&WATER 2023 stems from the need to maintain the high level of interest in soil measurements shown in the two previous experiences IRSOIL 2021-Biella and IRSOIL 2022- Rome, combining in this new edition the need to also discuss the measurement of radon concentration in water. Legislative Decree no. 101/2020, which establishes basic safety standards for protection against dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation, lists in Annex II the minimum requirements for dosimetry services, including participation in suitable interlaboratory comparison programmes, with the aim of consolidating quality standards for radon measurements. Hence the need to broaden the scope of the third intercomparison appointment by including the water matrix as the object of study and exercise. The field exercise relating to the phase of measuring radon concentration in water and/or soil will take place at two different sites for water and one site for soil, in places that are already the subject of research and radiometric characterisation by local authorities. This will be followed by a technical report with an evaluation of the results obtained. In this edition, the second novelty will be the proposal of a space with sessions dedicated to radon building remediation experiences. The organisation aims to broaden the audience and is aimed both at public and private laboratories that, in possession of the dosimetry service requirements, want to practise in the field for radon measurements in the water and/or soil matrix, but also at all professionals who want to deal with the radon issue in all its complexity. The recent regulatory guidelines on radon remediation and prevention activities for buildings have turned a spotlight on the subject; ASSORADON and AIRP, with the aim of motivating the professional growth of their members and others, are proposing a series of moments of experiential interchange, transversally intervening on the mitigation of buildings and at the same time on prevention policies in the territories by public bodies. The three-day event, in a journey that has crossed the entire boot in this three-year period, will land in 2023 in Calabria in the municipality of Curinga in the province of Catanzaro. Operational details will be shared in future announcements. For further info please contact aparraviciniATmiam.it ### EGU General Assembly: NH8 EDI Radon and natural radioactivity: implications from the geogenic sources to the human health risk Natural radioactivity fully affects our environment due to cosmic radiation from space, the interaction between the cosmic radiation and the atmosphere (e.g. 14C, 7Be, 3H) and the terrestrial source from soil and minerals in rocks linked to and the alpha decay processes of the principal primordial radionuclides (e.g. 238U, 232Th, 40K). Among the terrestrial sources, radon (222Rn) gas is considered the major source of ionizing radiations exposure to the population and an indoor air pollutant due to its harmful effects on human health (cancerogenic, W.H.O.). In particular, the Geogenic Radon (GR) exerts the main control on Indoor Radon Concentrations (IRC), as a consequence, the identification of areas characterized by enhanced Geogenic Radon is critical in hazard assessment. For this reason, the studies of radon transport and migration mechanisms are used in various fields of the geosciences, (e.g. air, soil, water and indoor measurements) and represents a powerful investigation tool as concerns the radiation protection. In fact, radon migration and transport in-soil and the surface emission are controlled by geogenic and tectonic sources; radon migration along permeable pathways (e.g. seismically active and not-active faults, fractured zones) may enhance the Rn content at surface modifying the shallow distribution of the geogenic activities. In contrast, the indoor radon concentrations at surface are defined by other anthropogenic and meteorological factors (e.g. permeability, buildings and architectural features, ventilation, occupation patterns). This session aims, into details, to improve the knowledge of radon concentration and migration mechanisms in the different geological compartments (e.g. minerals, rocks, soil, water) with the further implications in the IRC to assess health hazard from radon exposure, including: (i) the study of the different GR sources and components; (ii) the Geogenic Radon Potential (GRP) mapping; (iii) the identification of the Radon Priority Areas (RPA); (iv) the radon health hazard assessment (EURATOM 59/2013); (v) groundwater contamination; (vi) volcanic and active system monitoring and surveillance; (vii) atmospheric tracing, including of greenhouse gases and pollutants. Contributions on novel methods and instrumentation for environmental radioactivity monitoring are also encouraged. ### ERA Workshop 2023 - EFFICIENCY INDICATORS FOR THE EVALUATION OF RADON ACTION PLANS THURSDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER Heloisa Fonseca (APA, Portugal) The 2nd UK Natonal Radon Action Plan, progress and indicators (Tracy Gooding, UKHSA, UK) Evaluation and indicators in the Norwegian radon strategy (DSA, Norway) Roundtable discussion World Café – revisited. Interactive group exercise on workshop topic Summary and ending of workshop. Announcement of the ERA award 2023 winner ERA GENERAL ASSEMBLY (members only) REGISTRATION Click here ### 16th INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP GARRM 16th INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP GARRM (on the GEOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF RADON RISK MAPPING) September 19th – 21st, 2023, Prague, Czech Republic + RIM – Radon and Permeability Intercomparison Measurements at Radon Reference Sites September 18th, 2023 + this time connected with ERA workshop Morning session, September 21st, 2023 (it is certainly possible to participate in all events or only in selected ones) + again Possibility of calibration of radon in soil gas devices in Certified laboratory SUJCHBO, v.v.i. Kamenna   WEBPAGE: www.radon.eu/workshop2023 IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES Deadline for paper submission: June 30, 2023 Deadline for lower registration fee: June 30, 2023 PROGRAMME September 18th (Monday): Registration for RIM (in the field in the morning, will be arranged via e-mail with all participating groups) + Field measurements | Registration for GARRM (18,00-21,00) - venue September 19th (Tuesday): Registration for GARRM (8,00-9,30), GARRM sessions September 20th (Wednesday): GARRM sessions, GARRM dinner September 21st (Thursday): morning - ERA workshop, afternoon – GARRM discussions + world cafe (together with ERA) + .. throughout: Possibility of calibration of radon in soil gas devices ### ROOMS 2023 ROOMS 2023 The ROOMS workshop is a platform to exchange experience and information on radon remediation and prevention systems. Please register here You can download the final programme here. ### European Radon Day 2022 Welcome to the European Radon Day 2022! The Internet of Things is becoming more and more popular in the management of our homes and offices. Heating, ventilation, remote control of various applications is getting part of our lifes. The IoT could also be used to manage radon in a building. This year, we inform you about the advantages and challenges related to this. You can download the infographics in different languages. To download the documents, click on the text next to the language to select the corresponding infographic. To download the documents, click here to select the corresponding infographic. ### EU-RAP final workshop “Protecting EU citizens from radon: implementation of radon action plans” ### Spanish online conference: II CONGRESO NACIONAL DE RADÓN ### Spanish symposium: I SIMPOSIO NACIONAL DE RADÓN LABORAL Spanish symposium: I SIMPOSIO NACIONAL DE RADÓN LABORAL The event runs from 09:30-13:45. Please find the booking information  here ### ROOMS 2022 and ERA Workshop and General Assembly-extended deadlines ERA and DSA welcome the participation of national and international members of the scientific community, radon testers, diagnosticians, mitigators, educators, public stakeholders, business people and authorities to the annual ROOMS conference in Norway, dedicated to radon preventive measures and mitigation in new and existing buildings. The ROOMS conference, including ERA workshop and General Assembly, will take place in Bergen, Norway, 27 and 28 September 2022. After the conference is over, an optional excursion to Kinsarvik, a particularly high level radon area, will be arranged. Departure from Bergen in the afternoon 28 September, program in Kinsarvik 29 September, and return to Bergen in the afternoon. “ Still possible to register for ERA workshop and ROOMS 2022 and there are still a few number of tickets available for the excursion   Please note the deadline for registration is August 22, and for abstract submission is August 8. Please register  here Click below links to get supporting information: ROOMS 2022 Invitation Excursion Kinsarvik Call for abstracts : the call is closed. No more abstracts can be submitted.   ### IAEA International Conference on Occupational Radiation Protection The conference has the following objectives: To exchange information and experience in the field of occupational radiation protection; To review technical and regulatory advances, challenges and opportunities since the last conference on the topic organized in 2014; To review the global situation on radiation protection of workers; To identify priority actions and future needs; To formulate conclusions and recommendations. The conference is expected to identify proposal for actions leading to improved global occupational radiation protection system. ### Indoor Air 2022 Indoor Air 2022 the 17th International Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality & Climate is organized together with Finnish Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate which was originally founded to organize the Indoor Air 1993 conference. The Indoor Air conference venue is offered by the University of Eastern Finland at Kuopio campus. ### NORM X 2022 The 10th International Symposium on NORM is organized by the Dutch foundation “Radiation Protection Symposium North-West Europe”, under the auspices of the Dutch Society for Radiation Protection (NVS). 25 years ago the first NORM symposium was also organized in the Netherlands. Please read more here ### Webinar: Assessing non-cancer effects of radon particle radioactivity Our research on the characterization and health effects of regional air pollution mixtures led to an interesting and important avenue of inquiry: the effect of environmental radioactivity on human health. A large fraction of the total exposure to naturally occurring ionizing radiation is through inhalation of ambient particles carrying attached radionuclides. The primary source of this particle matter (PM) radioactivity is Radon (Rn) gas through its decay products. Rn emanates from the soil and enters the atmosphere, including indoor air, where it decays. The resulting radionuclides attach to inhalable PM, which deposit in the lungs and continue to release ionizing radiation (α-, β- and γ-radiation) causing pulmonary inflammation and oxidative stress. To date, most previous studies have focused on the cancer effects of Rn progeny; therefore, there are significant knowledge gaps regarding the non-cancer effects of radon and radioactive particles. Our recent research has demonstrated that these non-cancer effects are, in fact, very important. Specifically, we have generated new information showing that exposures to Rn as well as PM gross α-, β- and γ-activities are associated with numerous adverse health outcomes, including blood pressure, oxidative stress, cardiac, lung and liver function, gestational diabetes and hypertension, and total and cardiopulmonary mortality. Petros Koutrakis Professor of Environmental Sciences T.H. Chan School of Public Health Harvard University, USA ### Webinar: Recent developments in radon progeny measurement and dosimetry Andrew Yule, Science Officer - Monitoring and Emergency Response Section Radiation Health Services (Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency) ### EURADOS Annual Meeting 2022 For nearly twenty years, the EURADOS Annual Meetings have been a key event on the agenda of the community working in the field of ionising radiation dosimetry. It has become a tradition to combine the statutory actions of EURADOS with the meetings of EURADOS working groups as well as with events of general interest such as the EURADOS Winter School or workshops on particularly im- portant topics in dosimetry. As for the practicalities, the next EURADOS Annual Meeting, AM2022, will be held from 31 January to 04 February 2022 at the Hotel M in Belgrade, Serbia. The meeting includes the 15th EURADOS Win- ter School devoted this year to computational methods in dosimetry. The general agenda is summa- rised in the table below. The 2nd announcement, scheduled for mid-November, will provide more details on the agenda and registration. Get more info here ### European Radon Day 2021 Welcome to the European Radon Day 2021! The current Covid19 pandemic has changed our lifestyle. However, radon remains as a cause of lung cancer and we continue being exposed to radon gas. This year, we have prepared infographics in several languages to remind you the following: Beware of radon! Take care! Measure radon! To download the documents, click here to select the corresponding infographic. ### International Conference on Occupational Radiation Protection – Strengthening Radiation Protection of Workers – Twenty Years of Progress and the Way Forward The third international conference on Occupational Radiation Protection: Strengthening Radiation Protection of Workers­­–Twenty Year of Progress and the Way Forward will be held at the International Conference Centre Geneva, Switzerland, from 5-9 September 2022. The conference will be organized by the IAEA, hosted by the Government of Switzerland and co-sponsored by the ILO and in cooperation with other international organizations. The increasing use of medical procedures utilizing ionizing radiation and better access to this health technology resulted in rapid increase in the number of occupationally exposed workers in medicine over the years. Substantial occupational exposure may occur in certain medical procedures. It is a continuing challenge, in particular for exposure control and training of healthcare professionals in radiation protection issues. There is an increasing awareness of the need to protect workers in industries involving Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM), and to apply a graded approach by regulators and operators’ resources for the management of worker protection. Experience exchange is needed to establish regulatory requirements for radiation protection in industrial processes involving NORM. Regulation and management of radon exposure in workplaces is also an important topic. ### UK Radon Awareness Week 2021 Exposure to radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and is responsible for over 1100 deaths in the UK every year. High levels of radon can be found in buildings of any type, size or location with occupants unaware of the potential danger unless a specific test has been carried out. This year, we are encouraging action on radon with our Don’t Delay campaign. Did you know that lung cancer diagnosis and treatment pathways have been the most delayed of all cancers due to the COVID-19 pandemic? This is due to a number of factors including overlapping symptoms with COVID-19 and shared needs from respiratory medicine services. During Radon Awareness Week 2021 we encourage you to: Contact your GP if you’ve had a cough for more than three weeks Learn more about radon and its health effects Carry out a radon test in your home and workplace ### UK Virtual Radon Symposium The UK Radon Association is delighted to announce the date for the next Symposium, 21st October 2021. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and uncertainty over travel and event restrictions, this year’s Symposium will be an online, virtual event. We will bring the same quality of expert speakers and content as previous years but direct to your desk. You will also get to hear from our event sponsors during the half-day event. This event is FREE to attend but you must register in advance – please visit the Register To Attend page to book your space.   NOTES: Start and end times are UK times ### 15th INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP GARRM (on the GEOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF RADON RISK MAPPING) 15th INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP GARRM (on the GEOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF RADON RISK MAPPING) + RIM – Radon Intercomparison Measurements at Radon Reference Sites September 20th, 2021 ### Webinar: The European Atlas of Natural Radiation The human population is continuously exposed to ionizing radiation from several natural sources. The European Atlas of Natural Radiation is intended to familiarise the public with the radioactive environment, to give a more balanced view of the annual dose that it may receive from natural radioactivity and to provide reference material and generate harmonised data for the scientific community. The overall goal of the Atlas is to estimate the annual dose that the public may receive from natural radioactivity, combining all the information from the different maps. Indeed, natural ionizing radiation is considered the largest contributor to the collective effective dose received by the world population. The Atlas is developed and maintained by the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission. The authors are Giorgia Cinelli1, Marc De Cort1*, Tore Tollefsen1*, Peter Bossew2, Valeria Gruber3 1 European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Ispra, Italy; *retired 2 German Federal Office for Radiation Protection, Berlin 3 Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Department for Radon and Radioecology, Linz ### European Radon Week 2021 General information The European Radon Week 2021 will be held in Fribourg, Switzerland, between the 12th and 15th of October 2021, on the blueFACTORY site. This week will gather European Radon experts in one place, thereby catalyzing knowledge transfer between participants. Three different events will be held during this week: ERA Workshop: International Collaborations on Radon ERA General Assembly ROOMS 2021 ### GEOKARLSRUHE 2021 The Annual Conference of the Deutsche Geologische Gesellschaft – Geologische Vereinigung (DGGV – The German Geological Society) will be held 19–24 September 2021 at the KIT Karlsruher Institute of Technology in Germany. ### Third National Conference on Radiation Awareness and Detection in Natural Environment (RADNET-III) The Third National Conference on Radiation Awareness and Detection in Natural Environment (RADNET-III) is being organized by Department of Physics, Govt. P.G. College New Tehri and Department of Physics, HNB Garhwal University, Badshahi Thaul, Tehri Garhwal during June 10-12, 2020 in association with National Radon Network Society (RADNET) at New Tehri, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India. The first and second RADNET conferences were organized at HNB Garhwal University, SRT Campus, Badshahi Thaul, Tehri Garhwal in June 2015 and Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, in September 2017, respectively. Naturally occurring radioactive materials are found throughout the nature and emit ionizing radiation continuously. These materials are common in the environment and in the human body. Detectable amount occurs naturally in soil, rocks, water, air and vegetation, from which it enters in the body by inhalation. Ionizing radiation from outer space (cosmic radiation) bombards the earth constantly. Collectively, the ionizing radiation from these sources is known as “Background Radiation”. Human activities, such as making medical X-rays, generating nuclear power, and producing smoke detectors, which contain radioactive materials, cause additional exposure to ionizing radiation. About 82% of the average annual radiation exposure is from nature, and 18% is from industrial, medical, and consumer sources. Radioactivity in nature comes from two main sources, terrestrial and cosmic. Terrestrial radioisotopes are found on the earth that came into existence with the creation of the planet. Radon, 222Rn, and its progeny contribute more than 50% of the total radiation dose to the human population due to inhalation. Recent studies have shown that high thoron, 220Rn, levels were found in some regions and the exposure to thoron and its progenies can equal or several time exceed that of radon and its progenies. Radon and thoron are radioactive gasses, emanate from rocks and soils and tends to concentrate in enclosed spaces like underground mines or houses. Soil gas infiltration is recognized as the most important source of residential radon/thoron. Other sources, including building materials and drinking water, are also important in some circumstances. Radon is a major contributor to the ionizing radiation dose received by the general population. The aim of the conference is to bring together the radiation scientists, researchers and technologists of the country to identify important and challenging problems and issues in the area of natural radioactivity and work together to discover feasible solutions for the problems associated with the field. The conference will cover all the key topics of natural radioactivity with special focus on the awareness, detection and effects of the presence of radiation in the human environment. ### 10th International Conference on High Level Environmental Radiation Areas For more detail please follow this link ### IAQ 2020: INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PERFORMANCE APPROACHES AQ 2020 Rescheduled After careful consideration by the Steering Committee and from input by authors, ASHRAE and AIVC have decided to postpone the conference, which was scheduled for September 14-16, 2020 in Athens, Greece. You can read more information here. The IAQ 2020 conference is being postponed by one year to September 13-15, 2021 as a face-to-face conference in Athens, Greece. The Steering Committee has decided to make environmental impacts of COVID19 a part of the conference.  See the Topics list below.   Because of the postponement, a new call for submissions will be opened.  Already accepted abstracts and submitted papers will be kept valid for the new conference dates. The conference is organized by ASHRAE and AIVC and will take place in Athens, Greece. The conference will also be the 9th TightVent and 7th venticool conference. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has been the core of ASHRAE’S IAQ series of conferences for the past 30 years.  This conference will expand from Indoor Air Quality to Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ).  IEQ includes air quality, thermal comfort, acoustics, and illumination and their interactions.  The particular focus of this conference is on performance approaches including the metrics, systems, sensors and norms necessary to implement them. TOPICS: Health and Well-being: Appropriate technical and operational definitions Performance Metrics: For all aspects of IEQ Interactions: Interactions between IEQ parameters Occupant Behavior: How behavior impacts IEQ and how IEQ impacts behavior - psychological dimensions of IEQ Smart Sensors and Big Data: Sensor properties, data management, cybersecurity, applications Smart Controls: Equipment properties, commissioning, equivalence Resilience and IEQ: Responding to climate change and disasters Ventilation: Mechanical, passive, natural and hybrid systems Air Tightness: Trends, methods and impacts Thermal Comfort: Dynamic approaches, health impacts and trends Policy and Standards: Trends, impacts, implications Role of ventilation and building airtightness in epidemic preparedness Filtration and disinfection options to control COVID19. Face-covering impacts on indoor air quality HVAC and IEQ in a post-COVID world ### Geoscience applications of environmental radioactivity in European Geosciences Union-General Assembly 2021 Background and concept In an effort to make its General Assembly greener, the EGU has implemented several initiatives over the years. However, the main source of CO2emissions has always been attendee travel to Vienna. The EGU has worked to improve the accessibility and the inclusiveness of its General Assembly. EGU2020: Sharing Geoscience Online showed that a virtual conference can be both very accessible and very inclusive, therefore strengthening diversity, which is an essential ingredient for scientific progress. The virtual discussions, and in particular the live text chats, proved much more inclusive than more traditional formats of feedback with respect to gender, career stage, and native language. The EGU strongly promotes the equal importance of all scientific presentations at its General Assemblies, independent of format; please see EGU's statement on scientific presentations at the EGU General Assembly. EGU makes no distinction regarding the standing, quality, or prestige of oral, poster, or PICO presentations. EGU2020: Sharing Geoscience Online had the great advantage that all presentations in scientific sessions had the same format and all authors had the same opportunities for spotlighting their research. The Sharing Geoscience Online format turned out to be a very successful way of presenting new results, and the community enjoyed outstanding virtual presentations. The virtual portions of future EGU General Assemblies must foster the advantages of equal presentation formats. The in-person EGU General Assemblies have always had the strength of networking: the community met in person, discussions were fostered, dedicated networking breaks were implemented, and many receptions allowed casual exchanges between participants from all around the world. Personal contacts are reduced in virtual meetings and, from the feedback on EGU2020: Sharing Geoscience Online, this was the aspect that was missed the most. vEGU21: Gather Online aims to provide as many opportunities for contacts and networking as possible. vEGU21: Gather Online will be a virtual conference that brings all components of an in-presence EGU General Assembly online and makes everyone feel welcome! In the post-COVID era, we envision hybrid meetings as an ideal format to reconcile inclusiveness, greening, and in-person networking. We will develop the concept for future EGU General Assemblies based on feedback from vEGU21 and input from the broad Earth, planetary, and space science community. Disciplinary, inter- and transdisciplinary sessions All scientific sessions offer the possibility to upload display materials that will be accessible for registered conference attendees during a 2-month period around vEGU21: Gather Online. Uploading display materials should be done prior to the start of vEGU21. Modifications are possible throughout the 2-month period. In addition to display materials (*.pdf, *.ppt/pptx, *.pps/ppsx, *.png, *.html, or *.mp4 file), authors can provide a DOI or URL linking to a presentation they pre-recorded and submitted to portals like YouTube. If authors opt for the open-access Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), their display materials become openly accessible to everyone through EGUsphere a month after vEGU21: Gather Online ends. For all uploaded display materials, authors can opt to allow comments. Registered conference attendees can then comment on presentations during a 2-month period starting 1 month prior to the meeting. During vEGU21: Gather Online, all sessions will run in the new EGU virtual PICO (vPICO) session format, which will offer the opportunity to address a truly worldwide and diverse audience. Sessions will be divided in time blocks of about 20 abstracts each. All time blocks will start with 2-minute presentations by all authors who have abstracts in that time block, moderated by a chairperson. Following the 2-minute presentations, each abstract will have a breakout webinar during which questions to individual authors can be posted. After the 2-minute presentations, each author will join their individual breakout webinar, where they will be available for chats and further discussion. Attendees will see all breakout webinar links in the online programme so that they can visit multiple authors during the remaining session time. For the 2-minute presentations, authors are asked to upload a single slide (*.pdf, *.ppt/pptx) at least 24 hours prior to the session’s start summarizing the essence of the research in the meeting abstract to anchor their presentation. Union-wide sessions Union Symposia and Great Debates will take place as webinars and will be recorded for on-demand viewing. Questions can be asked through the Q&A and speakers will answer orally. Medal lectures will take place as webinars and will be recorded for on-demand viewing. Short courses will be mainly organized as webinars during vEGU21: Gather Online. We aim to have some short courses pre-recorded for on-demand viewing. Townhall meetings will take place as webinars. Questions can be asked through the Q&A, and speakers will answer orally. Splinter meetings: we will provide the opportunity to organize public splinter meetings during vEGU21: Gather Online. These will be listed in the online programme and will be run on the same online platform as all other sessions. ### International Conference on the Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) in Industry Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, this conference will be held virtually. Please find conference information here. Note nothing under supporting material. ### IV ERA Workshop and general assembly The workshop and general assembly will be held in the city of Sofia, Bulgaria, at PARK During the TEERAS 2017 Conference. ### Workshop “Living with radioactivity” Occurrence of natural radioactivity in the environment can vary from region to region and can have an impact on the health of the public and workers, e.g. after cigarette smoking, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Engaging in dialogue with different stakeholders, politicians, decision-makers, experts and public partners in order to facilitate an exchange of experiences on cooperation and networking will support the dissemination of a better understanding of the risks associated and of their prevention. The workshop is structured in 4 talks (20 min with Q/A) on regional experiences about monitoring, harmonising and communicating environmental radioactivity data. The topic and name of the speaker of each talk are: Overview of European legal basis and requirements concerning environmental radioactivity Regional experiences for developing surveys and mapping indoor radon concentration and risk A successful example of cooperation: EURDEP system, a network for the exchange of radiological monitoring data Harmonisation of environmental radioactivity measurements: Proficiency Tests, data collection and viewing The workshop will be opened with two short addresses by Massimo Garribba (Deputy Director General, European Commission, DG Energy) and Maria Betti (Director, European Commission, Joint Research Centre) See further information here Note no supporting material. ### ICRM-LLRMT 2020 Further information can be found here ### CARST 2021 Annual Radon Conference You can find further information on this link. ### IRPA 15 Click here for further information. ### ROOMS 2020 - POSTPONED Please click this link for ROOMS 2020 information. ### Training course: Building protection against radon risk : measurement, mitigation and prevention LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of this training, the learner will be able to: Master principles of investigation on existing and new buildings Identify causes of radon entry and technical measurements Identify approaches on building protection for existing and new buildings Knowledge on different protection techniques and material to be used TRAINING RESPONSIBLE: Bernard COLLIGNAN, Research Engineer on radon risk, CSTB Download flyer and registration form. ### EURADOS Annual Meeting 2019 ### Radon in water inter-comparison For further information please contact celayasATunican.es or nuriabonATiproma.com ### Workshop on EC REM 2018: Radon-in-Water Proficiency Test & Training course on the measurement of radon and radioactivity in water Registration to the event can be done via this link. ### CARST’s 8th Annual Radon Conference You can find further information on this link. ### RICOMET 2019 Social Sciences and Humanities in Ionising Radiation Research Special session on Communication about indoor radon and stakeholder engagement in a radon national plan ### ENGAGE final project workshop ### 9th international conference against radon at home and at work ### PHE Radon forum Further information will be available soon ### Training seminar for radon instrument calibration and measurements (WP2/WP5) Please see the agenda in the supporting material. ### Workshop on new procedures for radon monitoring This event is a web conference. Please see supporting material for the agenda and further information. ### ICRM-LLRMT 2020 The LNHB will attend the 8th International Conference on Radionuclide Metrology – Low-Level Radioactivity Measurement Techniques (ICRM-LLRMT) hosted by INFN-LNGS on 20-24 April 2020, at Gran Sasso National Laboratory in Assergi, Italy. ### IAEA Conference Radiation Protection The IAEA is organizing the International Conference on Radiation Safety: Improving Radiation Protection in Practice in Vienna, from 9 to 13 November 2020. The Conference is being organized in cooperation with the European Commission, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Labour Organization, the Nuclear Energy Agency of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Pan American Health Organization, the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Health Organization. More information can be found on the IAEA website. ### ENA Workshop 2020 Naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) is an increasingly important subject within the radiation protection community, having an impact on the daily operation of many branches of industry. The first of a series of conferences on NORM was held in Amsterdam in 1997, followed by several conferences and workshops. Current developments in technologies, legislation and science, a regular exchange of experiences, best practice as well as societal perception issues make a regular meeting of experts from all these fields not only interesting but indispensable! ENA, the European NORM Association, organises NORM Workshops to meet this need from a European perspective. The recent implementation of the 2013 European Basic Safety Standards Directive by EU member states makes this exchange of experience even more relevant. More information about the workshop can be found on the AGES website.   ### 15th International Radon Workshop GARRM - POSTPONED WORKSHOP GARRM - GENERAL TOPICS RADON RISK MAPPING AND RADON ACTION PLANS - NATIONAL STRATEGIES, RADON ACTION PLANS, APPROACHES TO RADON RISK; RADON RISK MAPPING ON VARIOUS SCALES INCLUDING GEOGENIC MAPPING & DETAILED MEASUREMENTS; DELINEATION OF RADON PRONE/PRIORITY AREAS; RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND RESULTS RADON IN GEOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT - METHODS OF MEASUREMENTS AND CLASSIFICATION OF RADON RISK; PASSIVE AND ACTIVE SOIL GAS SAMPLING; PERMEABILITY AS THE SECOND DECISIVE PARAMETER FOR RADON POTENTIAL ASSESSMENT; UNDERSTANDING RADON TRANSPORT MECHANISMS IN THE SOIL AND FROM THE SOIL INTO THE BUILDINGS; RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND RESULTS, MULTIPARAMETRICAL MODELS; EARTHQUAKE PREDICTION; RADON AS A NATURAL TRACER; RADON IN KARST AREAS, RADON IN MINING AREAS   More information can be found on the GARRM website . ### VII. Terrestrial Radioisotopes in Environment The aim of the conference is to make an opportunity for Hungarian and foreign experts, workgroups to meet each other and talk over different up-to-date problems and scientific challenges related to terrestrial radioisotopes. With this meeting we would like to offer a chance for scientists to present their results and initiate collaboration in the future. The meeting is of great importance to broaden our knowledge, experience and to keep local and international workgroups and researchers in touch. We organized regional meetings in the past, but recently the demand to extend our program has arisen. So we walked one step forward and now the conference is open for foreign experts, as well.   More information can be found on the TREICEP website. ### IRPA 15 IRPA’s International Congresses are a major event in the world of radiation protection, and are held every four years. IRPA15 in Seoul, May 2020, will be the first such congress to be held in Asia since the Hiroshima congress in 2000, and will be a great opportunity for radiation protection professionals from Asia and around the world to meet and discuss the key issues of our time. We will be sharing our experiences, both as individual practitioners and as radiation protection organisations and societies, from the past four years of practice. We will have the opportunity to hear from the key international players, including ICRP, IAEA, WHO, NEA and many others, on their current programmes and priorities, with an opportunity to influence their progress. The Scientific Programme Committee is committed to ensuring that all the current ‘hot topics’ will be addressed at this exciting time as many are beginning to think about the future of the system of protection and of our profession. More information can be found at the IRPA's website.   ### EGU General Assembly 2020 The EGU General Assembly 2020 will bring together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially early career researchers, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience. The EGU is looking forward to cordially welcoming you in Vienna. More information can be found on the EGU website. ### 5th International Conference on Radioecology & Environmental Radioactivity - POSTPONED The aim of the conference is to review and discuss recent achievements in radioecology, environmental radioactivity and related disciplines, as well as to promote continued development in these subjects in order to improve the radiological protection of humans and the environment. The International Conference on Radioecology and Environmental Radioactivity 2020 will cover the acquisition of basic scientific knowledge in research dedicated to human and biota exposure situations for a wide range of radioactive sources (anthropogenic and naturally occurring radionuclides), as well as identifying new societal needs along with technical requirements for regulators and industry. The conference scope is large covering environmental monitoring and field work, radiation effects studies, advances in analytical methods/metrology as well as model development and validation. The latest updates on integrated and graded approaches for human and environmental radiological risk assessment will be of interest as will results from research programmes on the environmental consequences of the Fukushima Daiichi and Chernobyl accidents. Design of appropriate emergency preparedness routines will be another focus area, along with developments regarding laws and regulations that protect man and ecosystems from the effects of ionising radiation. Find more information on the ICRER website . Postponed after March 2021.   ### CARST’s 9th Annual Radon Conference - POSTPONED The annual CARST Conference is known for its positive upbeat atmosphere, great presentations and excellent opportunities for learning, networking and connecting with vendors.  For their 9th Annual Conference they have a lot to talk about as they look over the impact and increase in awareness across the country and the incredible research opportunities still to come. For more information visit the CARST website. ### EURADOS Annual Meeting 2020 Including: Winter School "Eye lens dosimetry", Meetings of EURADOS Working Groups, Learning Network, and EURADOS General Assembly and Council Meeting For nearly twenty years, the EURADOS Annual Meetings have been a key event on the agenda of the community working in the field of ionizing radiation dosimetry. It has become a tradition to combine the statutory actions of EURADOS with the meetings of EURADOS working groups as well as with events of general interest such as the EURADOS Winter School or workshops on particularly important topics in dosimetry. The next EURADOS Annual Meeting, AM2020, will be held from 27 to 30 January 2020 at the Hotel Mediterraneo in Florence, Italy. The meeting includes the 13th EURADOS Winter School devoted this year to the hot topic of eye lens dosimetry. The general agenda is summarized in the table below. The AM2020 2nd announcement, scheduled for mid-October, will provide more details on the agenda and registration. We look forward to seeing many colleagues from the EURADOS network and many others interested in the AM2020 topics in Florence. Werner Rühm, Chairperson EURADOS ### ROOMS 2019 National and international members of the scientific community, radon testers, and professionals of the built environment, educators, public stakeholders and business people are welcome! ### European Radon Week 2018 Lugano, Switzerland (24 – 28 September 2018) ### European Radon Week 2020 The radon week will combine 3 workshops. VIII ERA workshop and AGM. ERA Workshop"Radon Research in Europe", 24.02.2020 The ERA workshop will highlight radon research efforts in Europe. Radon research project leaders will present their projects. Also, the workshop will provide the opportunity to discuss future research needs. MetroRADON Workshop "Harmonisation of radon measurement methodologies and radon priority areas - results of the MetroRADON project", 25.-26.02.2020 The overall objective of the EMPIR-project “MetroRADON-Metrology for Radon monitoring” project is to enable traceable monitoring at low radon activity concentrations in support of the European Council directive 2013/59/EURATOM (EU-BSS). In this workshop the results of the project will be presented and discussed, focusing on the comparison and harmonization of radon surveys, measurement methodologies and concepts and methodologies for radon priority areas in Europe. Also, the influence of thoron on radon measurements will be addressed. JRC Workshop"Technical solutions for displaying and communicating indoor radon data", 27.-28.02.2020 The JRC Workshop aims at discussing technical solutions applied in mapping indoor radon data and communicating the results to the population (website, etc.) and at exploring possible harmonization of these solutions at the European level. ### VII ERA workshop and AGM The workshop and the General Assembly will be held in the city of Krakow, Poland, at the International Cultural Centre (ICC) during the 3rd International Conference “Radon in the Environment 2019”.   ### AARST 2019 International Radon Symposium The 2019 International Radon SymposiumTM welcomes applications from members of the scientific and medical communities, radon analytic, measurement and mitigation professionals, educators, housing and financial industry leaders, policymakers and public policy advocates, consumers, and others. The Symposium will occur September 9-11 at the Grand Hyatt Denver Hotel in Denver, Colorado.Presentations regarding but not limited to new original research, empirical or applied, on radon risk, radon measurement, radon mitigation, radon-resistant new construction, analytics, risk communication, and similar topics are especially encouraged, including abstracts from related scientific, engineering and health-related disciplines. The Symposium also welcomes presentations on effective methods of conveying essential radon messages to target audiences, reducing risk for low-income families, marketing and expanding radon professional services, enacting and implementing new public policy, demonstrations of radon technology, and similar activities to further the radon profession and transfer of information. ### UKRA Radon symposium Further information will be available ### 3rd International Conference Radon in the Environment Further information can be found on this website for this event ## Resources ### European Radon Day 2024 On the 7th of November we will celebrate European Radon Day. The topic for this year is "10 years of general European requirements for radon in workplaces and at home". Get access to the information of the national authorities by using this link. If you plan to organize an event on that day or around that day, Please inform us (secretaryATradoneurope.org) of the activities carried out in your country and we will add them here. Use the hashtag #ERD2024radon in your social media. ### European Radon Day 2023 This year is the 10th anniversary of ERA! over the last 10 years ERA has been raising awareness across Europe. Download the infographics . Please inform us (secretaryATradoneurope.org) of the activities carried out in your country, and we will add them here. To see all the European Radon Day Activities, please visit our Radon Day 2023 page here. ### CSTB - Radon - Technical diagnosis of the bulding ### European Radon Day 2022 The Internet is playing a more and more important role in the management of our buildings. This years topic is Radon and IoT. Please find the infographics here. ### European Radon Day 2021 This year's topic is how radon exposure remains a cause of lung cancer despite the Covid19 pandemic. We have prepared an infographic that you can download in different languages. Please send to us your activities on the ERD 2021. ### Germany Act on Protection against the Harmful Effects of Ionising Radiation – Radiation Protection Act   ### European Radon Day 2020 This year's topic is "Healthy Indoor Environment and Radon as a Pollutant". We have prepared an infographic that you can download in different languages. Please send to us your activities on the ERD 2020. ### Belgium Videos from the 2020 Radon Campaign in Belgium: FR: https://afcn.fgov.be/fr   or https://youtu.be/5g48NcnayX8 DE: https://fank.fgov.be/de   or https://youtu.be/qPyKc_Vepp0 NL : https://fanc.fgov.be/nl   or https://youtu.be/pIpZn014jWE ### Members only documents Minutes from meetings and meeting presentations ### European Radon Day 2016 Last year the first European Radon Day, an initiative led by ERA occurred on 7th November 2015. This event was a big success and satellite events took place in several European countries. You can find a summary of what happened at the ERA website. The Executive Committee of ERA agreed on its last meeting to keep 7th November as the annual date for European Radon Day. The reason for choosing that day is that it is the birthday of Marie Sklodowska-Curie. Therefore, we encourage you to carry out activities such as public awareness actions, press communications, campaigns, training, publicity, etc… on that day and share with us through the website. So send us any material you wish to appear on the website and we will inform ERA members. We will include on this page the activities carried out in the different countries on this special day. ### United Kingdom (UK Radon Association) Video from the UK Radon Association ### Radon on ARTE TV channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JmTVnvnq50 ### WHO HANDBOOK ON INDOOR RADON A PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVE WHO HANDBOOK ON INDOOR RADON A PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVE (World Health Organization, ISBN 978 92 4 154767 3). WHO handbook indoor radon ### National and Regional Surveys of Radon Concentration in Dwellings (IAEA Analytical Quality in Nuclear Applications Series No. 33 IAEA-AQ-33 dweilling methods ### COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2013/59/EURATOM: new BSS Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom of 5 December 2013 laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation, and repealing Directives 89/618/Euratom, 90/641/Euratom, 96/29/Euratom, 97/43/Euratom and 2003/122/Euratom. COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2013/59/EURATOM: new BSS ### Web working group The web working group is re-designing the ERA website and update content and information. ### European Radon Day 2019 The theme for this year´s European Radon Day is RADON PREVENTION. We have prepared posters in different languages with some tips for effective radon prevention. Please send us your activities on the ERD 2019 ### Austria ### Spain (Radon Group, University of Cantabria) ### European Radon Day 2018 This year’s theme is Radon at the workplaces. The new EURATOM BSS 59/2013 is very much about protection of radon at the workplace. Therefore, ERA has prepared some posters to advise on radon protection at work. You can check the posters in different languages below and download them. Feel free to contact us if you wish to translate the poster into another language! ### Podcast IAEA about radon Podcast IAEA about radon