As part of its ongoing mission to promote air quality awareness and accessible standards, Global Open Air Quality Standards (GO AQS) is proud to announce its renewed partnership with The Safer Air Project for the “Make the invisible visible” 2026 campaign. Having joined the pilot campaign in 2025, GO AQS is stepping forward once again to support campaign week, running from 26 October to 1 November 2026, and drive progress toward universally transparent indoor air quality (IAQ) data.

We spend nearly 90% of our lives indoors, yet information about the invisible air we breathe remains largely hidden. The “Make the invisible visible” campaign unites organizations across more than a dozen countries to change that norm by encouraging entities to monitor their indoor environments and present that data clearly to the public.

Why Indoor Air Quality Visibility Matters

Exposure to airborne pathogens, allergens, and indoor pollutants occurs primarily in the spaces where we live, work, learn, and gather. For individuals with chronic health conditions or disabilities, the quality of indoor air can dictate whether a space is safe to enter.

Making IAQ data publicly available eliminates the guesswork, giving everyone—from employees and students to visitors and customers—the confidence and information required to make informed decisions.

“Most of our exposure to airborne infections and indoor pollutants happens in the buildings where we live, learn, work and heal. For people living with chronic health conditions or disability, the air in a room can decide whether they’re able to safely attend work, school or an appointment, and right now they’re left guessing. People shouldn’t have to become indoor air experts to work out whether a space is safe for them. Displaying air quality where everyone can see it is part of what makes a space truly accessible and inclusive.”

— Plum Stone, CEO, The Safer Air Project

GO AQS’s Commitment for 2026 and Beyond

Having participated in the 2025 pilot phase, GO AQS is taking the next step in its IAQ journey. Under the campaign guidelines, participating organizations commit to measuring indoor air quality metrics (such as CO2, PM2.5, CO, etc.) and making that information publicly visible by November 2027.

• Enhance Data Accessibility: Expand real-time IAQ measurement displays across key shared locations and public digital dashboards.
• Provide Context: Provide clear background information alongside IAQ data to help occupants easily understand metrics like CO2 levels and particulate matter.
• Engage the Community: Use campaign week (26 October – 1 November 2026) to lead conversations on indoor air standards, share best practices, and inspire other global organizations to join.

How Organizations Can Take Part

The campaign is free and open to organizations worldwide. Participating organizations are encouraged to:

1. Measure indoor air quality.
2. Display the information publicly in accessible, high-traffic areas or online by November 2027.
3. Engage during campaign week (26 October – 1 November 2026) via social media, signage, and, where possible, lighting buildings or landmarks blue.

Organizations interested in taking part can learn more and sign up at miv.saferairproject.com.

Real Examples

Thanks to the Open Air Foundation, GO AQS is making its real-time indoor air quality data accessible to everyone via the interactive Indoor Air Quality Map.

In addition to the global map, we also publish our real-time IAQ data (from another location) through the user-friendly, QR enabled inBiot dashboard. By offering a simple, intuitive interface, the platform makes tracking indoor environment metrics completely effortless for anyone entering our spaces.

We believe that transparency makes the world better, and providing clear, frictionless access to our air quality metrics is a vital step toward creating healthier, safer, and more accountable shared environments.

Contacts:

• GO AQS Contact
• The Safer Air Project Contact