Monitoring Earth's Carbon Balance

Improving our understanding of Europe's greenhouse gas budget with next generation modelling of the land-based carbon cycle using Earth Observation and Machine Learning methods.
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NextGenCarbon

22

European partners

5 years

Project Time 2025-2029

€ 12 million

Funded by Horizon Europe and SERI

420 ppm

Carbon budget 2023
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News and Events

Read the latest news and events within NextGenCarbon project.

15 January 2026 / Interview Series

Scientist Says: Dr Richard Fuchs

"Richard, we would need at least the last 100 years of data - is that possible?”. Read the story behind the HILDA+, a historical land cover and land-use reconstruction model in our first interview of the year.

READ FULL INTERVIEW HERE

Collaboration among Europe's leading climate scientists

Greenhouse gas monitoring and observations for EU climate efforts

The EU has set ambitious emission reduction targets that include land-based carbon sources and sinks. To meet these targets and to monitor progress, there is a strong need for reliable data that can be updated frequently and adapted to land management policies for reducing fossil fuel emissions.
We aim to respond to these needs by combining Earth Observation data from remote sensors and incorporating them into different carbon modelling approaches, benefiting from the expertise of 22 European partners.

For whom?

  • Policy makers

    Providing information that will assist in the development of a policy to enable the EU to achieve its carbon neutrality targets.

  • Land managers

    Giving guidance for the decision making for carbon neutral land management.

  • European citizens

    Building a better planet and a better future using remote sensing technology.

Our Goals

We are creating the next generation carbon models using remote sensing data.

Carbon Modelling Solutions

Advanced modelling tools for accurate carbon cycle simulations.

Earth Observation Insights

Utilisation of satellite data for enhanced carbon tracking.

Machine Learning Applications

Cutting-edge algorithms for improved data analysis and predictions.

Interdisciplinary Research 

Partnering with institutions to advance carbon cycle research.
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Partners

NextGenCarbon is benefiting from the expertise of 22 European partners:
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Funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.