Speaker
Description
The Integrated Carbon Observation System (ICOS) Belgium is part of the European ICOS Research Infrastructure, which provides standardized, high-quality observations of greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes and concentrations to support climate science and evidence-based policymaking. ICOS Belgium operates a network of ecosystem, atmosphere, and ocean stations covering key biogeographical regions and land-use types. These long-term observation sites deliver continuous data on greenhouse gas exchange, complemented by meteorological and biogeochemical measurements. Together, they provide essential insights into ecosystem dynamics in response to environmental change.
Through close collaboration among universities and research institutes, ICOS Belgium contributes to national and European climate objectives by improving the accuracy of greenhouse gas budgets and enabling model validation and upscaling. The data are openly available through the ICOS Carbon Portal, fostering transparency and interdisciplinary research. Beyond scientific impact, ICOS Belgium actively engages with stakeholders and the public through education and outreach, linking local observations to global climate efforts.
| If accepted by the Scientific Board, I agree to have my presentation/poster and abstract published on the Belgian Climate Centre websites and social media. | Yes |
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