Citizen Science and Air Quality Community of Practice (CSAQ CoP)

Air quality monitoring is crucial for understanding and reducing the impacts of pollution on both human health and the environment. The CSAQ CoP is dedicated to strengthening cooperation among organisations and individuals working with citizen science and air quality. Its goal is to enhance citizen science initiatives for air quality monitoring worldwide and to consolidate the use of citizen science data in support of clean air and public health policies.

Our vision is to expand the global network of citizen-science air quality observatories—especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)—and ensure their data are open and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). By integrating locally generated data into global platforms, we will accelerate research and enable evidence-based policies that reduce premature deaths from poor air quality.

CSAQ CoP @ UNEA7

CSAQ is sharing at UNEA7 in Nairobi its plans for a global, open network of citizen-science air-quality observatories. Download the flyer to know more.

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Coordination Team

Collaborating Entities

How to Get Involved

MISSION, VISION & OBJECTIVES

Mission

The CoP fosters collaboration and citizen science to enhance air quality monitoring, data accessibility, and environmental advocacy.

Vision

A world where communities actively monitor air quality, contribute meaningful data, and drive policy changes for a healthier environment.

Objectives

  • Empower Communities

  • Enhance Data Collection

  • Drive Policy and Action

  • Strengthen Global Networks

  • Promote Open and FAIR data

Why

Monitor

Air

Quality?

Health & Environment
Poor air quality contributes to respiratory diseases, climate change, and ecosystem damage.
Community Empowerment
Citizen science enables transparency and informed decision-making.
Data-Driven Action
Monitoring provides critical insights for policies and mitigation efforts.

COORDINATION TEAM

    Nuria Castell, NILU

    Faith Nangila, TeachSTEM

     

    COLLABORATING ENTITIES

      HOW 

      TO GET

      INVOLVED

      1. Join the Community: Engage with experts and fellow citizen scientists.
      2. Volunteer Opportunities: Support data collection and awareness campaigns.
      3. Submit a Case Study: Share your air quality monitoring initiatives.
      4. Contribute to Open Data: Help improve global air quality data accessibility.

      To join the community, please register here.

      For inquiries, please contact us.
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