A free, anonymous platform empowering communities to report and track environmental issues — starting in Cambodia.
EcoSnaps is a community-driven environmental reporting platform. Anyone can anonymously report environmental issues they witness — illegal fires, garbage dumping, chemical spills, illegal logging, and more.
Reports appear on a public live map, making environmental problems visible to communities, journalists, NGOs, and authorities. No app download required — it works entirely through Telegram.
The platform also integrates real-time air quality monitoring from stations across Cambodia, helping communities understand the air they breathe alongside the environmental issues they report.
EcoSnaps displays real-time air quality readings on its map, pulled from trusted monitoring networks. The primary pollutant measured is PM2.5 (fine particulate matter under 2.5 micrometers), which is the most relevant indicator for public health in Southeast Asia. All readings are converted to the US EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) standard for consistent, easy-to-understand reporting.
Environmental transparency depends on data being freely accessible. When air quality data is open, anyone — researchers, journalists, community groups, app developers — can verify it, build on it, and hold polluters accountable.
Some commercial air quality platforms restrict access to data from third-party sensors or independent monitoring devices, limiting the ability of communities to conduct independent monitoring. This creates gaps, particularly in regions like Cambodia where official monitoring stations are sparse and community-operated sensors fill a critical role.
EcoSnaps is built on open data because environmental information should serve the public interest. We encourage anyone interested in air quality to explore these open alternatives:
All environmental reports and air quality readings collected by EcoSnaps are available through open API endpoints. Researchers, developers, and organizations are welcome to use this data.
GET https://ecosnaps.org/api/reports
GET https://ecosnaps.org/api/aqi
EcoSnaps is part of the broader open environmental data ecosystem. We support initiatives like OpenAQ that work toward universal access to air quality data. If you operate air quality sensors in Cambodia or Southeast Asia and want your data on the EcoSnaps map, get in touch via our Telegram bot.
Your real identity is never shown. Only your chosen nickname appears.
No cost, no ads, no premium tier. Open to everyone.
Built for and by communities who care about their environment.
Every report is visible on the public map for accountability.
All reports from the last 10 days appear on the EcoSnaps live map. Each marker shows the issue type, photo, location, and when it was reported. Reports are clustered when zoomed out and expand as you zoom in.
Air quality stations are also displayed on the map with color-coded markers following the US EPA AQI scale — from green (Good) to maroon (Hazardous). Tap any station marker to see the current PM2.5 reading, AQI value, and data source.
You can share individual report links (e.g., ecosnaps.org/r/abc123) or station links (e.g., ecosnaps.org/s/station-id) to direct others to a specific incident or monitoring point.
EcoSnaps is built and maintained in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The project started as a response to the need for accessible, anonymous environmental reporting tools in a region where environmental issues often go unreported due to fear of retaliation or lack of accessible channels.
The platform is community-driven and open source. It combines citizen reports with official air quality data to give communities a complete picture of their environmental conditions. Whether you are a concerned citizen, a journalist investigating environmental violations, or an NGO tracking pollution patterns, EcoSnaps provides the data you need — freely and anonymously.
See something? Report it. Every report helps protect the environment.
Open EcoSnaps Bot on Telegram