ICOS. BELGIUM

ICOS, the Integrated Carbon Observation System, is a European Research Infrastructure that provides long-term observations for better understanding the carbon cycle and greenhouse gas emissions above Europe. ICOS enables prediction of the future climate and the evaluation of activities aimed at the mitigation of climate change... ICOS Belgium operates eight Ecosystem stations: Brasschaat, CongoFlux (DRC), Dorinne, Lochristi (closed in 2023), Lonzée, Maasmechelen, Vielsalm and two stations in Westmalle... Second, ICOS data closely monitors the Earth system and its responses to climate change. This is crucial to track the fulfilment of the United Nations' Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). As an observer, ICOS helps the UNFCCC to reach its goal for global consensus on actions to mitigate and to adapt to climate change as outlined in the Paris Agreement. To society, we actively communicate the science-based knowledge that is relevant to climate action and decision-making.

Primary location: Wilrijk Belgium