ICLEI research project

I have been actively involved in a notable project focused on IAQ that has received funding from Local Governments for Sustainability, an international organisation committed to advancing sustainable development at the local level. Their collaborative efforts frequently entail establishing partnerships with local governmental entities to tackle environmental and sustainability issues.
The main objective of this project is to carefully observe and assess the impact of governmental measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing air quality, with a specific emphasis on those implemented by Glasgow City Council. This project has implemented a network of sensors in Glasgow, drawing inspiration from the University of California Berkeley’s effective implementation of BEACO2N sensors for air quality monitoring in San Francisco’s Bay Area. The sensors serve as a valuable addition to the pre-existing network managed by the Glasgow City Council, providing supplementary data streams.
To cultivate enhanced collaboration between the council, educational institutions, and the surrounding community, a range of public engagement and outreach initiatives have been devised. As part of this effort, indoor environmental monitors have been recently implemented in the Royal College building at the University of Strathclyde. These monitors have been strategically located in offices, laboratories, and areas in close proximity to outdoor monitors to evaluate the quality of indoor air. Furthermore, we are currently in the process of installing indoor environmental sensors at educational institutions throughout Glasgow. The sensors will be used to monitor various indoor pollutants, including volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, and CO2. The collected data will offer significant insights into these indoor environments.