Chemical composition and climate
Changes in the Earth system induced by human activities and their impact on life and natural environment are arguably the greatest environmental challenge facing us in the twenty- first century.
In order to inform decision makers on climate change mitigation and adaptation, a systematic monitoring of the global atmosphere and climate system is needed.
BIRA-IASB is involved in several important international programmes and projects, such as:
- ESA Climate Change Initiative (CCI)
- Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring (CAMS)
- Climate Change Service (C3S)
Space-borne and ground-based instruments can detect such fires from space, as part of the Copernicus Earth Observation programme coordinated by the European Commission.
ICOS (Integrated Carbon Observation System) label for the Maïdo station on Reunion Island for BIRA-IASB.
Dormant since 1924, the Raikoke Volcano in the Kuril Island chain, near the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, recently awoke. Copernicus Sentinel-5P and Sentinel-3 satellites are giving vital information.
We contribute to the reflections on how we can adapt our lifestyle and our way of working to contribute to a climate-neutral society.