Atmospheric Research and Educonsult

Shaping a cleaner, healthier future

AREC advances air-quality science, environmental research and capacity building across two continents - combining sensor technology, rigorous fieldwork and training that leaves lasting expertise behind.

Rooftop air-quality monitoring station overlooking a hazy city skyline
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Trusted partners & collaborators

  • EarthSense Systems
  • University of Leicester
  • NESREA
  • Federal Ministry of Environment
  • NASRDA
  • University of Benin

About us

Pioneering atmospheric & environmental science

Atmospheric Research and Educonsult (AREC) is a UK-registered Community Interest Company specialising in environmental research, air-quality monitoring, scientific consultancy and capacity-building programmes.

Our multidisciplinary team provides technical expertise, analytical services and policy-relevant environmental solutions to government agencies, academic institutions and industry partners in the UK, Nigeria and other regions.

AREC field researcher collecting environmental samples on site

Why work with AREC

Our team combines world-class scientific rigour with deep local knowledge, ensuring research that is both globally relevant and locally impactful.

  • UK - Nigeria research bridge

    One team working across two regulatory environments, with local field capability and UK scientific oversight.

  • Community-centred impact

    Research designed with the communities and agencies who have to act on the findings.

  • Peer-reviewed excellence

    Methods and outputs that stand up to academic scrutiny and regulatory review.

AREC Learning Portal

Training that continues after the workshop

Our capacity-building programmes run on the AREC Learning Portal - a private platform where tutors post live class links and recordings, learners follow their own schedule, parents track their children, and AREC administrators oversee every conversation.

  • Live class links & recordings
  • Tutor and learner dashboards
  • Parent oversight of every child
  • AI tutor for guided study

What we do

Our services

From field monitoring to policy advisory, we deliver end-to-end environmental research services across the UK and Nigeria.

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Air-quality monitoring & data analysis

Sensor networks and reference-grade equipment for real-time data, with full QA/QC procedures.

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Environmental research & reporting

Field-based and laboratory research on atmospheric pollution, emissions and environmental impact.

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Capacity-building programmes

Training for agencies, universities and NGOs - delivered live and on demand through the AREC Learning Portal.

04

Climate & emissions studies

Greenhouse gas inventories, pollutant trend analysis and climate data to inform policy.

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Consultancy & advisory

Expert guidance on air-quality management, policy and monitoring framework development.

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Postgraduate materials

Lab manuals, curricula and supervision support for institutions building research capability.

Our impact

Selected projects

A snapshot of the monitoring, research and training work we deliver with partners.

Air Quality

01

Urban Air Monitoring Network

Lagos, Nigeria

Research

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EarthSense Systems Collaboration

United Kingdom / Nigeria

Capacity Building

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Environmental Training Programme

Abuja, Nigeria

Participants reviewing air-quality data during an AREC training workshop

Capacity building

Expertise that stays behind, long after we leave the field

Training for agencies, universities and NGOs - delivered live and on demand through the AREC Learning Portal.

Ready to collaborate?

Let's discuss how we can advance air-quality research, monitoring or training together.