An environmental and air quality monitoring station has been installed in Ķīpsala, enabling residents to track air cleanliness and other environmental factors in real time. Measurement data is displayed on a public screen at Zunda Embankment and is also available to the municipality and researchers, helping to identify pollution sources and plan actions to improve environmental quality.
The Significance of the Project for Riga
Air pollution is a major factor affecting people’s health and quality of life. The monitoring station provides accurate and up-to-date data to support evidence-based decision-making in urban planning and environmental protection.
Target of the Project
To establish an open, data-driven environmental monitoring system that enables residents, the municipality, and scientists to monitor air quality and other environmental indicators in real time, thus providing information for sustainable urban planning.
Benefits for Residents
✔ Accurate information on air quality and pollution to help plan daily activities;
✔ Data to support better decision-making in environmental protection;
✔ Scientifically grounded urban improvement solutions using smart technologies;
✔ Option to receive alerts about elevated pollution levels.
Project Activities
✔ Installation of the monitoring station;
✔ Public display with real-time environmental data updated every hour;
✔ Data analysis and availability for municipal planning to reduce pollution;
✔ Public awareness and education initiatives on environmental quality and its impact on health.
Testbed Territory in Riga
The Ķīpsala living lab, with a display screen located at Zunda Embankment.
Project Results
✔ Real-time environmental and air quality data available to residents, the municipality, and researchers;
✔ Improved city capacity to monitor and manage environmental quality using smart technologies;
✔ Increased public awareness and engagement in environmental issues.
Funding, Duration, and Partners
Funding source: Investment by SIA Tet
Implementation Date: Station installed in October 2023
Project Partners: SIA Tet, Riga City Municipality
Contact Information
Email: smart@riga.lv
Guna Soloveja
Head of Research and Business Development Department, SIA Tet
Email: guna.soloveja@tet.lv
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