State of Europe’s surface ocean CO₂ observations:Audit 2026

Bakker, Dorothee C. E., Landschützer, Peter, Jones, Steve, Sanders, Richard and Paul, Trautendorfer (2026) State of Europe’s surface ocean CO₂ observations:Audit 2026. JPI Oceans.

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Abstract

The ocean absorbs around 30% of human-caused CO₂ emissions each year. Accurate and up-to-date estimates of ocean carbon up- take are therefore essential for effective policies on climate mitiga- tion, adaptation, and carbon management. Current knowledge of this uptake is derived from estimates that integrate surface ocean CO2 observations from regional seas and the open ocean worldwide. This audit provides a first assessment of Europe’s contribution to global ocean carbon monitoring and assessment, covering the ob-servational, data synthesis, analytical, and modelling roles. It shows that European biogeochemical models and data products are the primary engines driving the Global Carbon Budget and international climate assessments. However, the audit identifies a critical “leader- ship mismatch”: Europe’s excellent capacity in modelling and data products rests on a fragile and declining observational foundation and weak data stewardship capacity. Addressing this imbalance is essential for Europe’s strategic autonomy and for meeting its European Ocean Pact goals and Paris Agreement commitments.

Item Type:	Book
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Environmental Sciences University of East Anglia Research Groups/Centres > Theme - ClimateUEA
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	18 Mar 2026 10:30
Last Modified:	18 Mar 2026 10:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/102392
DOI:	10.5281/zenodo.18601905

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