BREATHE - boosting resilience and environmental accuracy of terrestrial BVOC emissions through AI-enhanced high-resolution estimation

Terrestrial ecosystems emit Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds (BVOCs), influencing atmospheric chemistry and climate. BVOC oxidation contributes to ozone and aerosol formation, impacting air quality and the planet's radiative balance. To assess these effects, accurate BVOC emission estimations are essential for numerical models. However, current ground-based measurements are limited, hindering reliable assessments.The BREATHE research project aims to enhance BVOC emission understanding using AI-based algorithms. This innovation benefits agriculture, forestry, and urban planning, enabling informed decisions to reduce environmental impact. Farmers can optimize practices by understanding crop emissions, while forestry management minimizes environmental effects. In urban planning, precise emission maps aid in designing green spaces to mitigate health impacts.The research provides dense data for atmospheric models, improving BVOC interaction understanding. Urgent in modeling atmospheric changes, BVOC emission maps offer insights for a greener future. This initiative supports policymakers in developing effective climate change strategies, reducing industrial impact, and safeguarding human health from harmful emissions.