ITER Advances International Transfer of Environmental Monitoring System for Vulnerable Urban Areas
The Tenerife Institute of Technology and Renewable Energies (ITER) is progressing with the international transfer of its environmental monitoring solutions through the CAMBIOS project, co-funded by the INTERREG MAC 2021-2027 programme. On 2 October 2026, from 10:00 to 12:30 (Canary Islands time), there will be an online training session focusing on the technical adaptation and practical application of the environmental monitoring system in vulnerable urban settings.
This session follows the initial training held in March and is part of a comprehensive transfer process involving a robust environmental monitoring system validated by ITER. The system is being tailored to the specific needs of participating areas in Praia, Cape Verde, and São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe.
Titled “Technical Adaptation and Practical Application of the Environmental Monitoring System in Vulnerable Urban Environments,” the upcoming session will delve into the technical and methodological aspects required for the system’s implementation. It will feature modular workshops combining specialised knowledge with practical examples from various fields.
Participants will gain insights into the major components of monitoring stations for both outdoor and indoor use. They will learn about sensors designed to measure climate parameters and air quality, as well as the hardware specifications and protective measures against weather conditions. The training will also cover installation criteria in public spaces and strategic equipment placement within buildings.
Another session will focus on data management using IoT technologies, addressing data reception, processing, and telemetry visualisation through the ThingsBoard platform.
The training will highlight different initiatives undertaken by ITER, including the Living Lab CV ITER which illustrates the application of monitoring systems indoors, and the PAULIA project that combines sensors, drones, pavements, and vegetation to study and mitigate urban heat islands. The REGADIA project will demonstrate the use of sensors and monitoring systems in agriculture and irrigation management.
These examples will showcase the various applications of environmental monitoring technologies and the technical criteria required to adapt these solutions to different contexts.
Knowledge Transfer Training
Training for participating teams is crucial for the success of CAMBIOS. The upcoming session builds upon the content from March’s training, providing a complete educational pathway for achieving Official Certification. Those who missed the first session can access its content via the CAMBIOS training platform.
This training forms part of the second stage—ADAPT—aimed at defining and testing the necessary solutions and methodologies for transferring the system to Praia and São Tomé. The process includes both technical adaptation of tools and training for local teams, ensuring effective and sustainable implementation.
Canarian Expertise as a Cooperation Foundation
CAMBIOS values the experience gained by ITER in developing tools and methodologies for environmental monitoring, data management, and urban space optimisation, and facilitates their adaptation for other cooperation regions.
The project unfolds in three phases: COMPREHEND, ADAPT, and REUSE. After an initial phase focused on understanding the system and assessing the needs of participating territories, the current stage concentrates on technical and methodological adaptation as a precursor to implementation in vulnerable urban contexts in Praia and São Tomé.
The ultimate aim is to establish an integrated environmental monitoring system adapted to vulnerable urban environments, enhancing energy efficiency, comfort, and resilience to climate change, while providing crucial information and decision-making support tools.
CAMBIOS is led by ITER, with Praia Municipal Chamber and the Direction of Environment and Climate Action of São Tomé and Príncipe as partners. The project runs for two years, from October 2025 to October 2027, and is co-funded by the INTERREG MAC 2021-2027 programme.
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