Community Air Monitoring Network

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

3Good health and well-being

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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Type of the Solution

Citizen Science & Data Collection

Affected Sector

Environment, Public Health

Description of the solution

A network of low-cost air quality sensors deployed by community members to collect and share real-time air quality data. Programs may involve citizen science training, data analysis tools, and collaboration with environmental agencies.

Socio-economic effects

Increased public awareness of air quality issues, potential for data-driven advocacy, citizen empowerment

Type of Measure

4. awareness raising and knowladge sharing

Type of sub-measure

5. (none)

Who led the solution

Other

Timescale of implementation

Long-term (5 and above)

Other Notes

Community Organizations/Public-Private Partnerships lead the solution. Requires citizen science training, sensor deployment, data management tools, and potential collaboration with environmental agencies. https://www2.purpleair.com/blogs/blog-home/community-scientists https://www.des.nh.gov/home-and-recreation/air-quality/citizen-air-monitoring-program https://www.dsawsp.org/resources/citizen-science-monitoring

Links to the solution

Consent to share form or official link.

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

3Good health and well-being

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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