ICOS contribution to science

High quality data and related products from ICOS are part of a global system of science and observation that supports the political processes following the Paris Agreement. We provide added value through data from three domains – atmosphere, ecosystem, ocean – that can be combined, which makes cross-comparisons and original research possible.

ICOS data are used by scientists who seek to understand the Earth System and by various governmental bodies and international organisations that need science-based and relevant information on greenhouse gases to support their decision-making and efforts to mitigate the consequences of climate change.