The Joint Research Centre

The Joint Research Centre

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, evidence-based knowledge and science, supporting EU policies to positively impact society. Scientists at the JRC carry out research in various fields to provide independent advice to EU policymakers and put science at the heart of European policies.

Originally established under the Euratom Treaty, the JRC has longstanding expertise in the nuclear field but has evolved to offer scientific competences across a wide range of disciplines to support almost all EU policy areas. The JRC works closely with research and policy organisations in EU countries, European institutions and agencies, and scientific partners in Europe and worldwide.

Our core strengths are:

  • anticipation: providing the scientific underpinning for future policy initiatives

  • integration: linking scientific and policy areas to address today's complex challenges

  • impact: assisting policymakers in tracking and assessing policy impact

In this framework, the Clean Air and Climate Unit specifically provides integrated analysis to support EU air quality and climate policies. Our work includes:

  • evaluating the emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants on European and global scales

  • measuring and modelling atmospheric components relevant to human health and their interactions with ecosystems and climate

  • leading harmonisation efforts for monitoring and modelling techniques across Europe

  • participating in integrated assessments to support the development of air quality and climate policies that ensure the maximum benefit from the resources that are invested in creating a better environment

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