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Measurement for our planet

Providing confidence in climate action

What is measurement for our planet?

The Measurement for our Planet initiative shines a spotlight on how NPL is delivering solutions for climate science and emissions measurements.

It allows us to showcase how we are supporting the innovation that will help drive the decarbonisation of power, heat, manufacturing, agriculture and transport.

Why is metrology important in tackling climate change?

As the UK’s National Metrology Institute, the expertise, facilities and capabilities at NPL have a crucial role to play in ensuring confidence in the measurements and data which underpins decision making for climate mitigation actions.

Measurement for our planet focuses on six areas of climate change: 

Metrology expertise that provides confidence in climate data

Climate measurement including earth observation

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Identifying and quantifying greenhouse gas emissions at local and national scales

Greenhouse gas emissions measurement

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Supporting the transition to decarbonised energy sources

Energy vector and infrastructure

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Understanding emissions from agriculture and observation of land systems

Agriculture, forestry and other land use

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Measurement to test, validate and enable zero emission transport solutions

Decarbonisation of transport

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Enabling low carbon manufacturing through materials testing and process development

Advanced manufacturing and materials for net zero

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NPL’s metrology expertise delivers the confidence that policy makers and industry leaders need to understand the impact of their decisions.

If you would like to find out how our measurement capabilities can support you in ensuring the accuracy of information used for decision making in support of climate action, then please get in touch. 

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The role of metrology in tackling climate change

Metrology provides confidence in delivering accuracy and reliability to climate and emissions data that governments, regulators and industry can rely on.

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Supporting science-led climate action

NPL is delivering accurate, reliable data in support of evidence-based climate decisions.

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Environment

Science-led measurement solutions for environment climate action and a sustainable future

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Inspiring the next generation of climate scientists

We will provide opportunities for participants in our Outreach programmes to engage with a range of climate-related competitions, activities and projects.

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