Carbon Monitor and CAMS team up to provide up-to-date CO2 emissions estimates for Europe

Monitoring Anthropogenic Carbon Dioxide Emissions for Sustainable Development

Introduction

Monitoring anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) and its emissions is a challenging but vital task to mitigate global warming. The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) and Carbon Monitor collaborate to provide near-real time daily CO2 emission estimates for six activity sectors in the European Union and United Kingdom through the CAMS website.

Carbon Monitor Dataset

Carbon Monitor provides one of the most advanced and CO2 emissions datasets in the world regarding day-to-day variations. The dataset monitors variations in CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion and cement production from 2019 onwards. Estimates are based on a wide range of activity data, including electrical power generation, and industrial production indices for 62 countries or regions as well as mobility data for 416 cities, with near global coverage. The inventories are adjusted to allow for temperature variations, to calculate fuel consumption. The unique advantage of these data is that they are collected, processed and made available to CAMS with a one-month latency, allowing to assess rapid changes due to economic shocks and climate extremes.

Carbon Monitor Europe (CM-EU)

In cooperation with CAMS, Carbon Monitor has produced Carbon Monitor Europe (CM-EU), an extension of the Carbon Monitor dataset covering the 27 members of the European Union and the United Kingdom, now accessible from the CAMS website.

Visualizing the Data

The CAMS web page provides intuitive interactive charts, allowing users to explore, compare, download, and share the data. The charts can be filtered by sector, country, or year. The platform also provides information on the evolution and variation of emissions, with a clear explanation of each point.

Impact of Human Activity on CO2 Emissions

The near-real-time CM-EU data illustrates well the influence of human activity in CO2 emissions’ fluctuations, with clear differences between workdays, seasons, or exceptional events such as the COVID-19 crisis or the Ukraine conflict.

Advancements in GHG Monitoring

CAMS efforts towards an innovative anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions monitoring system are speeding up in recent months. CAMS hosted a Global Greenhouse Gas Watch Modelling Workshop and participated in discussions with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) towards a Global Greenhouse Gas Watch initiative. CAMS is also actively preparing to assimilate data from the Copernicus CO2M constellation of spaceborne imagers, expected to launch in 2026.

Conclusion

Thanks to advances in modelling and atmospheric science, Europe is taking the lead in anthropogenic GHG monitoring. With the support of CAMS and collaborations like Carbon Monitor, Europe is developing a state-of-the-art operational capacity to cut emissions and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

• SDG 13: Climate Action
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

The article discusses the monitoring of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to mitigate global warming. This directly relates to SDG 13, which focuses on taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Additionally, the article mentions the collaboration between CAMS and Carbon Monitor to provide near-real-time CO2 emission estimates, which aligns with SDG 9, which aims to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

• Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning.
• Target 9.4: Upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable.

The article highlights the efforts of CAMS and Carbon Monitor to develop a greenhouse gas monitoring capacity and provide near-real-time CO2 emission data. These actions contribute to integrating climate change measures into national policies and strategies (Target 13.2). Additionally, the collaboration between CAMS and Carbon Monitor demonstrates the innovation and upgrading of infrastructure in monitoring CO2 emissions (Target 9.4).

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

• Indicator 13.2.1: Number of countries that have communicated their national climate action plans.
• Indicator 9.4.1: CO2 emission per unit of value added.

The article does not explicitly mention indicators, but based on the identified targets, the following indicators can be used to measure progress:

– Indicator 13.2.1 measures the number of countries that have communicated their national climate action plans, indicating the integration of climate change measures into national policies and strategies.

– Indicator 9.4.1 measures CO2 emissions per unit of value added, which reflects the sustainability of industries and infrastructure.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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Source: atmosphere.copernicus.eu

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