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https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-17-6461-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-17-6461-2025
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A comparative analysis of EDGAR and UNFCCC GHG emissions inventories: insights on trends, methodology and data discrepancies
Manjola Banja
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Unisystems Milan S.A, Milan, Italy
Joint Research Centre, European Commission, Via Enrico Fermi 2749, Ispra, 21027, Italy
Monica Crippa
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Joint Research Centre, European Commission, Via Enrico Fermi 2749, Ispra, 21027, Italy
Diego Guizzardi
Joint Research Centre, European Commission, Via Enrico Fermi 2749, Ispra, 21027, Italy
Marilena Muntean
Joint Research Centre, European Commission, Via Enrico Fermi 2749, Ispra, 21027, Italy
Federico Pagani
Joint Research Centre, European Commission, Via Enrico Fermi 2749, Ispra, 21027, Italy
Enrico Pisoni
Joint Research Centre, European Commission, Via Enrico Fermi 2749, Ispra, 21027, Italy
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Global efforts to decrease emissions rely on inventories that differ widely in scope and methodology. Alongside national inventories, independent databases provide yearly globally consistent emission inventories. Comparing independent inventories with countries submissions provides clear and consistent track of the real progress. Improvement of emissions inventories, reporting timelines, and statistical systems are essential to ensure reliable and comparable data.
Global efforts to decrease emissions rely on inventories that differ widely in scope and...
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