ACTRIS in Brief

What is ACTRIS?

ACTRIS (Aerosol, Clouds, and Trace Gases Research Infrastructure) is the leading European research infrastructure dedicated to the observation and understanding of short-lived atmospheric constituents and their interactions. As a pan-European distributed research infrastructure, ACTRIS provides open access to high-quality data, state-of-the-art facilities, and tailored services, supporting cutting-edge atmospheric and climate research.

ACTRIS Strategy

Our Story

How to join ACTRIS

ACTRIS ERIC: A European Research Infrastructure Consortium

ACTRIS ERIC (European Research Infrastructure Consortium) was established to ensure the long-term sustainability, coordination, and development of ACTRIS. As a legal entity, ACTRIS ERIC enables European countries to work together to build a world-class research infrastructure that advances atmospheric sciences, supports innovation, and fosters international collaboration.

ACTRIS Countries

Governance

Management

Our Mission

ACTRIS is committed to:

• Establishing and operating a high-quality, sustainable research infrastructure for atmospheric science

• Providing open and FAIR data to the scientific community, policymakers, and industry

• Supporting scientific excellence and technological innovation

• Strengthening collaboration between academia, research institutions, and stakeholders across Europe and beyond

Our Impact

• Enhancing Earth system research and environmental policies

• Supporting scientific innovation and next-generation technologies 

• Creating an attractive and dynamic environment for researchers and professionals 

• Enabling satellite validation and improved climate monitoring