Integrated Global Greenhouse Gas Information System (IG3IS)

• Duration: 2024 – ongoing
• Location: Global
• Organization: World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
• Position: Associate Project Officer
• IG3IS Website

The Integrated Global Greenhouse Gas Information System (IG3IS) is an initiative of the Global Atmospheric Watch (GAW) Programme of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) that focuses on the development of an innovative service to support GHG emissions management. In the IG3IS approach, atmospheric observations are integrated with activity-based GHG emissions estimation in a modelling framework that allows for improved timeliness and quality of emission estimates. The approach is applicable to decision-relevant scales (from facility to urban to National). On the national scale the approach can complement traditional inventories that are used for reporting to the United Nation Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and planning of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC).

Key responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive technical support to facilitate the effective organization and functioning of the - Integrated Global Greenhouse Gas Information System (IG3IS) Steering Committee and its global networks, ensuring robust collaboration among stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate a series of IG3IS-related meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Offer support in coordinating ongoing IG3IS pilot and demonstration projects, including organizing consultations within various countries to assess the feasibility of implementing IG3IS initiatives.
• Assist in identifying and mobilizing resources.
• Maintain open communication with stakeholders involved in IG3IS pilot and demonstration projects, facilitating the development of status reports that track progress and highlight key achievements.
• Enhance the IG3IS webpage by ensuring that it is modernized regularly and updated with the latest information, making it a valuable resource for users.
• Create informative IG3IS outreach materials and communication tools to improve dissemination of knowledge and foster stakeholder engagement.
• Organize capacity-building and knowledge-sharing activities
• Prepare thorough technical reports documenting the discussions, outcomes, and insights gained from meetings and events related to IG3IS.
• Cultivate partnerships and collaborations with WMO member countries, UN organizations (such as UNFCCC, IPCC, UNDP), research institutions, academic entities, private sector representatives, and funding organizations to leverage collective expertise and resources.
• Support the NDC Partnership and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) on mitigation and air pollution.
• Advocate for enhanced monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions and removals, promoting the use of science-based observations to inform policy and practice.
• Support youth engagement in climate action by facilitating capacity-building and knowledge-sharing.