The Information Management Objective

By 2010 and beyond, there are measurable improvements in South African ambient air quality as a result of, among others, air quality management interventions that are fully informed by accurate, current, relevant, complete and accessible information.

The SAAQIS Objective

By 2010 and beyond, a national air quality information system is in place that provides accurate, current, relevant, complete and accessible information for informed decision-making that goes beyond compliance with national and international information management requirements and commitments.

The SAAQIS Vision

The SAAQIS ultimately aims to provide:

• A one-stop site for users to get an overview of what air and atmospheric quality information exists.
• Centralised, verified applications for practical implementation of the Air Quality Act to facilitate compliance with norms and standards by the different stakeholders.
• Vertical integration of the 3 spheres of government - national, provisional and local with regard to air quality information.
• Flexible technological solutions allowing for utilisation of various current and future air quality management solutions for different stakeholders.