An Internet of Nature Application for Monitoring Wildfires and Air Quality in the Amazon

• Gustavo de A. Lima UEA
• Igor O. Ribeiro UEA
• Murilo C. O. C. Filho UNIMONTES
• Renato Trevisan UEA
• Rita V. Andreoli UEA
• Allysson Lacerda UNIMONTES
• Elloá G. da Costa UEA
• Rodrigo A. F. de Souza UEA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/wcama.2025.8825

Abstract

Severe droughts and wildfires have become increasingly frequent in the Legal Amazon, resulting in large, burned areas and degradation of air quality, with direct impacts on public health. In response to this issue, this study presents an innovative solution using the Internet of Nature (IoN) and spatial technologies to monitor air quality and wildfires on the Amazon. The system, called SELVA (Electronic Environmental Surveillance System), uses low-cost sensors and environmental satellite data to inform the population in real time about atmospheric pollution levels, a unique service in the region. The SELVA platform has helped improve the efficiency of environmental management, contributing to public policies and environmental education initiatives.

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