Mission
The FieldKit Mission
We provide environmental monitoring tools, training, and collaborative opportunities, so that you can protect what matters most.
FieldKit is a not-for-profit working to democratize access to scientifically-relevant environmental data by developing affordable, reliable, open-source sensor technology, providing hands-on training and workshops, and fostering a global knowledge-sharing network. By equipping local communities, scientists, and conservationists with accessible tools and scientific insights, we strengthen collaboration, enhance environmental monitoring, drive innovation, and enable data-driven action that creates real impact.
Our Vision
Our Theory of Change
Climate change, pollution, and ecosystem degradation affect nearly every living being on Earth. Yet despite mounting ecological, social, and economic threats, we still lack the high-quality environmental data needed to understand, anticipate, and respond to these challenges. This global data gap is driven by a sensing technology landscape that remains financially and technically constrained — failing to evolve to meet the urgent needs of a world in crisis. Effective environmental sensing involves more than having the right tools for the job. Data works better together, and FieldKit is dedicated to supporting a strong community, all working to better understand and advocate for the world around them.
Identify Need
Understand the needs of scientists, NGOs, industry, and local communities to expand the availability and accessibility of environmental data.
fieldkit product innovation
Innovate Product
Develop reliable open-source tools for environmental monitoring that are affordable and scientifically robust.
community capacity building
Pilot FieldSchool Model
Launch FieldSchool training model to refine deployments, measure impact, and highlight the power of open-source monitoring.
Scale Access
Distribute tools broadly and release open-source designs for global adaptation and reuse.
Promote Learning
FieldSchools focus on regional issues and build local capacity while expanding open-source environmental knowledge globally.
Drive Adoption
Ensure tools are used effectively in the field, gaining traction in the environmental sensing space.
Scale Collaboration
Pair FieldSchools with the FieldKit platform to scale up a global knowledge-sharing network that drives innovation, partnerships, and local data collection.
Close the Data Gap
FieldKit and FieldSchool adoption accelerates local data collection and global sharing, expanding access and reducing the environmental data gap.
Enable Action
Equip scientists, communities, and policymakers with the data needed for effective, data-driven environmental research, climate resilience, and ecosystem protection.
Our Partners
Funders
The Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation fosters path-breaking scientific discovery, environmental conservation, patient care improvements and preservation of the special character of the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more
Past Funders
Partner Institutions
