[2025] EO for Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification of Carbon Removals

The European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) are pleased to invite you to the second conference on Earth Observation for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of Carbon Removals.

The conference will consist of two integrated parts:

1. Earth Observation for LULUCF Monitoring, Reporting and Verification

7-8 October 2025

Focusing on EO-based support for implementing improved MRV under the revised LULUCF Regulation.

2. Third Forum on Earth Observation for Carbon Markets

8-10 October 2025

Exploring EO’s role in enabling robust carbon accounting and certification for carbon markets, with a specific focus on the EU CRCF.

Please note that participation is in person only with maximum 200 participants. The conference is free of charge, but travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the participants. The registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please register by 10 September 2025, 17:00 (CEST).

Participants are welcome to propose poster contributions by the 30th of July. Please indicate this during the registration process.

Programme

07 October 2025: Earth Observation for LULUCF monitoring, reporting and verification

Session 1 (13:00-17:00) - LULUCF EU policy and scientific overview in support of MRV activities

08 October 2025: Earth Observation for LULUCF monitoring, reporting and verification

Session 2 (9:00-12:00) – Good practices and examples of Earth Observation products for LULUCF MRV (including examples from Member States, discussion on challenges and potential applications in the GHG inventory)

Session 3 (13:30-17:00) – Earth Observation in support of LULUCF and the EU Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Certification (CRCF) implementation.

09 October 2025: Third Forum on Earth Observation for Carbon Markets

Session 4 (9:00-12:00): Space technologies and missions relevant to carbon, expectations and requirements to engage in the carbon market.

Session 5 (13:30-17:00): Breakout sessions focusing on CRCF methodologies on peatland rewetting, agriculture, afforestation on mineral soils and planting of trees. How can the Earth Observation technologies support the CRCF implementation?

10 October 2025: Third Forum on Earth Observation for Carbon Markets

Session 6 (9:00-12:00): Reporting back from the breakout groups and discussion, Conclusions and closing remarks

Practical information

When: Tuesday 7 October, 13:00 – Friday 10 October 2025, 13:00

Where: DGI Byen Tietgensgade 65, 1704 København V

Who should attend: The event will bring together experts from across disciplines: scientific research, national GHG inventories, policy, and the private sector

Languages: The conference will be held in English only

Organisers: European Environment Agency (EEA) and European Space Agency (ESA)

Description

Building on the success of last year’s conference , this second edition will continue to advance the use of Earth Observation (EO) technologies for monitoring carbon fluxes in the land sector. EO provides critical, large-scale data that supports climate action and sustainable land management.

The event will bring together experts and stakeholders to explore EO’s role in implementing the EU LULUCF and CRCF Regulations, as well as related carbon market initiatives. Key themes will include improving data availability and accuracy, harmonizing methods, and strengthening collaboration across EO, science, and policy.

While LULUCF and CRCF have distinct requirements, both aim to enhance carbon removals. The conference will highlight opportunities to align their Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems through scalable EO solutions.

This platform fosters knowledge exchange and innovation, helping to shape the future of EO-based carbon monitoring and supports Europe’s climate goals.

Objectives of the conference

Policy Context and Developments:

Provide updates on recent EU climate policy developments, including the LULUCF Regulation, and the EU Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Regulation.

Innovation in Earth Observation:

Highlight recent advances in satellite, in-situ, and hybrid EO technologies relevant to carbon flux estimation and land monitoring.

Regulatory Alignment and Implementation:

Discuss how EO can support the operational needs of the EU climate regulatory frameworks, including MRV systems.

Best Practices and Case Studies:

Showcase practical examples of EO-driven MRV systems, including national implementation and research initiatives.

Stakeholder Dialogue and Collaboration:

Promote dialogue and knowledge exchange among national inventory teams, scientists, policymakers, market actors, and other stakeholders.

Organization Committee

Contacts

Organisation: EEA and ESA

Email: EO4MRV@eea.europa.eu