A harmonised, near real-time Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system for agricultural greenhouse gas emissions
A harmonised, near real-time Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system for agricultural greenhouse gas emissions
Transforming MRV Through Data-Driven Innovation
TRACER at a Glance
TRACER aims to develop and validate a harmonised, near-real-time Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system that combines Earth Observation, field sensors, farm data and advanced modelling to accurately monitor agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
The project will deliver reliable, traceable information to support farmers, policymakers and carbon certification schemes across Europe.
48 Months | 16 Partners | 10 Countries | 10 Pilot Regions
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48 Months | 16 Partners | 10 Countries | 10 Pilot Regions ●
MULTI-SENSOR MONITORING
Field measurements, remote sensing, farm data
ADVANCED MODELLING
Tier 2/3 models, AI-powered analytics, multi-gas emissions assessment
DIGITAL DECISION SUPPORT
Near real-time MRV system, decision support for farmers & policymakers
SUPPORTING CLIMATE ACTION
Harmonised MRV Framework, reliable reporting, better agricultural decision-making
TRACER methodology
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01. Develop a Harmonised MRV Framework
Develop a harmonised framework for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of agricultural GHGs across Europe.
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![Farmer in a field using a tablet to monitor crops, surrounded by agricultural equipment and data collection devices, with a rural farmhouse and rolling hills in the background.]()
02. Develop the TRACER MRV System
Develop and validate the TRACER MRV System by integrating Earth Observation, sensors, farm data and advanced modelling.
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03. Test and Demonstrate
Test, calibrate and validate the TRACER MRV System across 10 pilot regions, representing diverse farming systems and 5 pedo-climatic zones.
Demonstrate the system in 5 Living Labs to validate its performance, usability and scalability under real-world conditions.
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04. Support Uptake & Capacity Building
Develop policy recommendations to support the integration of harmonised MRV approaches into future agricultural and climate policy frameworks.
Develop sustainable business models that enable the long-term uptake and scaling of the TRACER MRV System across Europe.
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05. Support Policy & Business Uptake
Develop policy recommendations to support the integration of harmonised MRV approaches into future agricultural and climate policy frameworks.
Develop sustainable business models that enable the long-term uptake and scaling of the TRACER MRV System across Europe.
Pilot Regions
TRACER will test and calibrate the MRV System across 10 pilot regions representing diverse farming systems and five pedo-climatic zones. Together, the pilots will generate the scientific evidence needed to validate the system under real-world agricultural conditions before demonstrating it in five Living Labs across Europe.
TRACER Partners
TRACER brings together 16 partners from universities, research institutes, SMEs and innovation organisations across Europe and China, combining expertise in agricultural science, greenhouse gas monitoring, digital technologies, modelling, policy and innovation.
