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Among other takeaways in this spot-on report, Invest in Open Infrastructure found that "direct investment in open infrastructure delivers exceptional returns. Each dollar can enable anywhere from 2 to 50 times that amount in research activity that builds on or uses that infrastructure."
Our end-of-year report is here! Read about what we've achieved and how we can work together in the coming year.
Explore the full report: investinopen.org/blog/what-we...
Explore the full report: investinopen.org/blog/what-we...
What we achieved together in 2025: IOI’s year in review
Our 2025 Impact Report is live! Read about what we've achieved and how we can work together in the coming year.
investinopen.org
January 9, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Among other takeaways in this spot-on report, Invest in Open Infrastructure found that "direct investment in open infrastructure delivers exceptional returns. Each dollar can enable anywhere from 2 to 50 times that amount in research activity that builds on or uses that infrastructure."
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Air pollution hits women the hardest:
🏥 Greater risk of heart disease, asthma & breast cancer
🤰 Links to miscarriage, stillbirth & fertility challenges
🌍 Exacerbates the unequal effects of climate change
Learn more ⬇️
www.cleanairfund.org/news-item/im...
🏥 Greater risk of heart disease, asthma & breast cancer
🤰 Links to miscarriage, stillbirth & fertility challenges
🌍 Exacerbates the unequal effects of climate change
Learn more ⬇️
www.cleanairfund.org/news-item/im...
The unequal impact of air pollution on women
Air pollution disproportionately impacts women’s health and contributes to climate change, which exacerbates inequalities.
www.cleanairfund.org
January 6, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Air pollution hits women the hardest:
🏥 Greater risk of heart disease, asthma & breast cancer
🤰 Links to miscarriage, stillbirth & fertility challenges
🌍 Exacerbates the unequal effects of climate change
Learn more ⬇️
www.cleanairfund.org/news-item/im...
🏥 Greater risk of heart disease, asthma & breast cancer
🤰 Links to miscarriage, stillbirth & fertility challenges
🌍 Exacerbates the unequal effects of climate change
Learn more ⬇️
www.cleanairfund.org/news-item/im...
A recent report by DataKind, Bridging the Climate-Heath Data Divide, discusses 5 key challenges to effectively integrating climate & health data and 6 strategic actions to overcome them.
OpenAQ was among the stakeholders interviewed.
www.techchange.org/2025/12/02/b...
OpenAQ was among the stakeholders interviewed.
www.techchange.org/2025/12/02/b...
Bridging the Climate-Health Data Gap for More Resilient Health Systems
By Mignonne Fowlis, Senior Manager, Product & Programs, DataKind When floods or heatwaves strike, local health workers on the frontlines often lack timely and contextually relevant data and informatio...
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January 7, 2026 at 3:31 PM
A recent report by DataKind, Bridging the Climate-Heath Data Divide, discusses 5 key challenges to effectively integrating climate & health data and 6 strategic actions to overcome them.
OpenAQ was among the stakeholders interviewed.
www.techchange.org/2025/12/02/b...
OpenAQ was among the stakeholders interviewed.
www.techchange.org/2025/12/02/b...
Congratulations to the newest graduates of the OpenAQ Clean Air Community Ambassador Program! The program equips emerging leaders to champion open data, community engagement, and policy impact—driving change where it matters most. Watch their capstone presentations: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk1r...
2025 OpenAQ Community Ambassador Program Graduation
YouTube video by Colleen-OpenAQ
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December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Congratulations to the newest graduates of the OpenAQ Clean Air Community Ambassador Program! The program equips emerging leaders to champion open data, community engagement, and policy impact—driving change where it matters most. Watch their capstone presentations: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk1r...
As we reflect on another successful year, we are humbled by the number of people & institutions using OpenAQ to inform science, forecast air quality, raise awareness, and pursue #cleanair solutions. We look forward to supporting many more initiatives in 2026.
Peaceful holidays to you,
-TeamOpenAQ
Peaceful holidays to you,
-TeamOpenAQ
December 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
As we reflect on another successful year, we are humbled by the number of people & institutions using OpenAQ to inform science, forecast air quality, raise awareness, and pursue #cleanair solutions. We look forward to supporting many more initiatives in 2026.
Peaceful holidays to you,
-TeamOpenAQ
Peaceful holidays to you,
-TeamOpenAQ
In our latest newsletter:
🧭 Explore our new strategic plan
🗺️ Find out where in the world we are aggregating new data
📖 Be inspired by community impact stories
🧑🎓 Celebrate our Clean Air Community Ambassador graduates
link.openaq.org/2025enewsQ4
🧭 Explore our new strategic plan
🗺️ Find out where in the world we are aggregating new data
📖 Be inspired by community impact stories
🧑🎓 Celebrate our Clean Air Community Ambassador graduates
link.openaq.org/2025enewsQ4
NEWS: platform, projects & plans for the future
link.openaq.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
In our latest newsletter:
🧭 Explore our new strategic plan
🗺️ Find out where in the world we are aggregating new data
📖 Be inspired by community impact stories
🧑🎓 Celebrate our Clean Air Community Ambassador graduates
link.openaq.org/2025enewsQ4
🧭 Explore our new strategic plan
🗺️ Find out where in the world we are aggregating new data
📖 Be inspired by community impact stories
🧑🎓 Celebrate our Clean Air Community Ambassador graduates
link.openaq.org/2025enewsQ4
The EPIC Air Quality Fund is transforming the #airquality data data landscape across critically polluted regions by funding targeted projects to drive national-level #cleanair action. OpenAQ is delighted to make the data generated by these projects available to all.
link.openaq.org/epic-fund-op...
link.openaq.org/epic-fund-op...
Amplifying the Impact of EPIC Air Quality Fund Awardees through Open Data
The EPIC Air Quality Fund, launched in 2024, is investing in data-generating projects in highly polluted, under-resourced countries where…
link.openaq.org
December 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The EPIC Air Quality Fund is transforming the #airquality data data landscape across critically polluted regions by funding targeted projects to drive national-level #cleanair action. OpenAQ is delighted to make the data generated by these projects available to all.
link.openaq.org/epic-fund-op...
link.openaq.org/epic-fund-op...
🚨 How a Hybrid Sensor Network Is Activating a Clean Air Initiative in The Gambia
Here, we explore how Permian Health + Nat’l Environment Agency deploy air sensors & reference monitors to drive policy & protect communities.
More: link.openaq.org/gambia-clean-air-initiative
Here, we explore how Permian Health + Nat’l Environment Agency deploy air sensors & reference monitors to drive policy & protect communities.
More: link.openaq.org/gambia-clean-air-initiative
How a Hybrid Sensor Network Is Activating a Clean Air Initiative in the Gambia
An OpenAQ Community Impact Story by Matt Lane
link.openaq.org
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🚨 How a Hybrid Sensor Network Is Activating a Clean Air Initiative in The Gambia
Here, we explore how Permian Health + Nat’l Environment Agency deploy air sensors & reference monitors to drive policy & protect communities.
More: link.openaq.org/gambia-clean-air-initiative
Here, we explore how Permian Health + Nat’l Environment Agency deploy air sensors & reference monitors to drive policy & protect communities.
More: link.openaq.org/gambia-clean-air-initiative
OpenAQ is now an official partner in @africacleanair.bsky.social! AfriCAN connects people, data, and practical solutions that support clean air efforts across the continent. We are proud and humbled to join this network of dedicated clean air experts across Africa. cleanairafrica.org
Home - Africa Clean Air Network
Connecting people, data, and practical solutions that support clean air efforts across Africa.
cleanairafrica.org
December 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
OpenAQ is now an official partner in @africacleanair.bsky.social! AfriCAN connects people, data, and practical solutions that support clean air efforts across the continent. We are proud and humbled to join this network of dedicated clean air experts across Africa. cleanairafrica.org
We are proud to become a member of the Planetary Health Alliance, working to understand and address the health impacts of global environmental change with 500+ other partner organizations around the world. Learn more: planetaryhealthalliance.org #PlanetaryHealth
Planetary Health Alliance
A global consortium committed to understanding and addressing the impact of global environmental change on human health.
planetaryhealthalliance.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We are proud to become a member of the Planetary Health Alliance, working to understand and address the health impacts of global environmental change with 500+ other partner organizations around the world. Learn more: planetaryhealthalliance.org #PlanetaryHealth
Pakistan’s new 160-node sensor network is turning data into action—openly shared via OpenAQ. Transparency, collaboration, and urgency are reshaping the fight for clean air. Read more: link.openaq.org/urban-unit-p...
The Power of a Large Air Sensor Network in Pakistan
An OpenAQ Community Impact Story by Matt Lane
link.openaq.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Pakistan’s new 160-node sensor network is turning data into action—openly shared via OpenAQ. Transparency, collaboration, and urgency are reshaping the fight for clean air. Read more: link.openaq.org/urban-unit-p...
Do you believe, like Dr. Hodoli, that air quality data is a public good? In our last #GivingTuesday post, we ask you to consider a year-end contribution to OpenAQ: secure.givelively.org/donate/opena...
December 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Do you believe, like Dr. Hodoli, that air quality data is a public good? In our last #GivingTuesday post, we ask you to consider a year-end contribution to OpenAQ: secure.givelively.org/donate/opena...
OpenAQ's Clean Air Community Ambassador Program empowers the next generation of changemakers to tackle the global air pollution epidemic. Help us deliver this unique leadership training program by making a donation this #GivingTuesday or any day at: secure.givelively.org/donate/opena...
December 2, 2025 at 9:52 PM
OpenAQ's Clean Air Community Ambassador Program empowers the next generation of changemakers to tackle the global air pollution epidemic. Help us deliver this unique leadership training program by making a donation this #GivingTuesday or any day at: secure.givelively.org/donate/opena...
OpenAQ is proud to be the world's largest open-source, open-access database of air quality measurements critical for research, communications and policy. You can support our efforts this #GivingTuesday and beyond at secure.givelively.org/donate/opena...
December 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
OpenAQ is proud to be the world's largest open-source, open-access database of air quality measurements critical for research, communications and policy. You can support our efforts this #GivingTuesday and beyond at secure.givelively.org/donate/opena...
This #GivingTuesday, we invite you to support OpenAQ in providing essential infrastructure for the pursuit of clean, healthy air. Contribute at: secure.givelively.org/donate/opena...
December 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This #GivingTuesday, we invite you to support OpenAQ in providing essential infrastructure for the pursuit of clean, healthy air. Contribute at: secure.givelively.org/donate/opena...
🚀 New OpenAQ R Package Release v0.9.0: Read the changelog at https://github.com/openaq/openaq-r/releases/tag/v0.9.0
Release v0.9.0 · openaq/openaq-r · GitHub
Added
added additional validation to validate API key
added additional tests
github.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🚀 New OpenAQ R Package Release v0.9.0: Read the changelog at https://github.com/openaq/openaq-r/releases/tag/v0.9.0
This #WorldChildrensDay, let's remember how important #CleanAir is for children. As pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Lewis (Oregon, U.S.) stated, “Children are like hummingbirds; they breathe quickly and, for their size, end up with more #pollution in their lungs than adults.”
November 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This #WorldChildrensDay, let's remember how important #CleanAir is for children. As pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Paul Lewis (Oregon, U.S.) stated, “Children are like hummingbirds; they breathe quickly and, for their size, end up with more #pollution in their lungs than adults.”
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For the first time, #SoGA2025 includes air pollution's impact on dementia.
Growing evidence suggests poor #AirQuality can progress and worsen neurological diseases - diminishing people's quality of life and causing premature death. @heisoga.bsky.social
Read the report: https://bit.ly/42PslPQ
Growing evidence suggests poor #AirQuality can progress and worsen neurological diseases - diminishing people's quality of life and causing premature death. @heisoga.bsky.social
Read the report: https://bit.ly/42PslPQ
November 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM
For the first time, #SoGA2025 includes air pollution's impact on dementia.
Growing evidence suggests poor #AirQuality can progress and worsen neurological diseases - diminishing people's quality of life and causing premature death. @heisoga.bsky.social
Read the report: https://bit.ly/42PslPQ
Growing evidence suggests poor #AirQuality can progress and worsen neurological diseases - diminishing people's quality of life and causing premature death. @heisoga.bsky.social
Read the report: https://bit.ly/42PslPQ
This #AirQualityMonitoring project in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by the EPIC Air Quality Fund, has an innovative approach: deploying sensors at pharmacies to ensure consistent power & increased security (and because pharmacists are trusted messengers). link.openaq.org/AQ54
#AirPollution #DataforGood
#AirPollution #DataforGood
“Data for Good” in Côte d’Ivoire
An OpenAQ Community Impact Story by Matt Lane
link.openaq.org
November 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This #AirQualityMonitoring project in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by the EPIC Air Quality Fund, has an innovative approach: deploying sensors at pharmacies to ensure consistent power & increased security (and because pharmacists are trusted messengers). link.openaq.org/AQ54
#AirPollution #DataforGood
#AirPollution #DataforGood
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Our 2025 Community Survey is now open! Got a suggestion, comment, feedback, or testimonial about our platform? This is the perfect place for it:
link.openaq.org/2025communit... (leads to a Qualtrics survey).
Estimated to take about 10 minutes to answer. Thank you!
link.openaq.org/2025communit... (leads to a Qualtrics survey).
Estimated to take about 10 minutes to answer. Thank you!
October 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Our 2025 Community Survey is now open! Got a suggestion, comment, feedback, or testimonial about our platform? This is the perfect place for it:
link.openaq.org/2025communit... (leads to a Qualtrics survey).
Estimated to take about 10 minutes to answer. Thank you!
link.openaq.org/2025communit... (leads to a Qualtrics survey).
Estimated to take about 10 minutes to answer. Thank you!
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Rose Alani (from the University of Lagos in Nigeria) to our Advisory Board. She has extensive experience in air quality and environmental research. Welcome, Rose!
October 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Rose Alani (from the University of Lagos in Nigeria) to our Advisory Board. She has extensive experience in air quality and environmental research. Welcome, Rose!
We are now accepting applications for the 2026 OpenAQ Clean Air Community Ambassador Program!
This annual program supports 10 emerging air quality leaders in low- and middle-income countries to advocate for clean air.
Learn more about eligibility and apply 👇🏽
ambassadors.openaq.org/apply
This annual program supports 10 emerging air quality leaders in low- and middle-income countries to advocate for clean air.
Learn more about eligibility and apply 👇🏽
ambassadors.openaq.org/apply
OpenAQ Community Ambassador Program Details
A global ambassador program training leaders in low- and middle-income countries to fight air pollution through data, science, and community action.
ambassadors.openaq.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
We are now accepting applications for the 2026 OpenAQ Clean Air Community Ambassador Program!
This annual program supports 10 emerging air quality leaders in low- and middle-income countries to advocate for clean air.
Learn more about eligibility and apply 👇🏽
ambassadors.openaq.org/apply
This annual program supports 10 emerging air quality leaders in low- and middle-income countries to advocate for clean air.
Learn more about eligibility and apply 👇🏽
ambassadors.openaq.org/apply
1/4 of strokes are linked to air pollution! See the impacts of air pollution on noncommunicable diseases: www.stateofglobalair.org/hap/noncommu...
Learn how air pollution impacts cerebral blood flow: www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10....
#SoGA2025 #ActOnNCDs #WorldStrokeDay
Learn how air pollution impacts cerebral blood flow: www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10....
#SoGA2025 #ActOnNCDs #WorldStrokeDay
October 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
1/4 of strokes are linked to air pollution! See the impacts of air pollution on noncommunicable diseases: www.stateofglobalair.org/hap/noncommu...
Learn how air pollution impacts cerebral blood flow: www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10....
#SoGA2025 #ActOnNCDs #WorldStrokeDay
Learn how air pollution impacts cerebral blood flow: www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10....
#SoGA2025 #ActOnNCDs #WorldStrokeDay
Our 2025 Community Survey is now open! Got a suggestion, comment, feedback, or testimonial about our platform? This is the perfect place for it:
link.openaq.org/2025communit... (leads to a Qualtrics survey).
Estimated to take about 10 minutes to answer. Thank you!
link.openaq.org/2025communit... (leads to a Qualtrics survey).
Estimated to take about 10 minutes to answer. Thank you!
October 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Our 2025 Community Survey is now open! Got a suggestion, comment, feedback, or testimonial about our platform? This is the perfect place for it:
link.openaq.org/2025communit... (leads to a Qualtrics survey).
Estimated to take about 10 minutes to answer. Thank you!
link.openaq.org/2025communit... (leads to a Qualtrics survey).
Estimated to take about 10 minutes to answer. Thank you!
Welcome to our Advisory Board, Nikesh!
Nikesh Balami is the Co-founder and CEO of Open Knowledge Nepal - @openknowledgenp.bsky.social - a nonprofit civic tech organization. He is a civic entrepreneur, an open data advocate and a tech researcher.
Nikesh Balami is the Co-founder and CEO of Open Knowledge Nepal - @openknowledgenp.bsky.social - a nonprofit civic tech organization. He is a civic entrepreneur, an open data advocate and a tech researcher.
October 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Welcome to our Advisory Board, Nikesh!
Nikesh Balami is the Co-founder and CEO of Open Knowledge Nepal - @openknowledgenp.bsky.social - a nonprofit civic tech organization. He is a civic entrepreneur, an open data advocate and a tech researcher.
Nikesh Balami is the Co-founder and CEO of Open Knowledge Nepal - @openknowledgenp.bsky.social - a nonprofit civic tech organization. He is a civic entrepreneur, an open data advocate and a tech researcher.