Allin-Wayra

Allin-Wayra is an international scientific initiative focused on advancing the use of small sensor technologies for atmospheric research, particularly in regions where air quality monitoring remains limited or absent. Allin-Wayra (from Quechua: “good air” or “winds of change”) is an IGAC activity that brings together a global community of researchers, practitioners, and institutions committed to increasing the transparency, accessibility, and equity of sensor-based air quality measurements. Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community of practice that strengthens scientific understanding and local capacity to use low-cost sensors in ways that are robust, context-aware, and impactful. We support open science principles and environmental justice, with special emphasis on the Global South. Key activities include: - Organizing international workshops and webinars to share best practices - Developing and promoting open-access tools and resources for data quality, processing, and use - Collaborating on community-authored publications and guidelines - Building networks of early-career researchers and local stakeholders to co-produce knowledge Allin-Wayra serves as a bridge between science, technology, and communities, helping to address global disparities in atmospheric measurement and to promote healthier environments through better data.