Strengthening Collaboration and Advancing Progress: CONCERTO consortium meets in Barcelona

Between 24-25 February 2026, the CONCERTO consortium gathered in Barcelona, Spain, for its annual project meeting, bringing together around 40 participants in person and 10 colleagues online. Over two dynamic days, partners reaffirmed their shared commitment to improving carbon cycle representation through multi-scale models and Earth observation for terrestrial ecosystems.

The meeting provided an important opportunity to reflect on progress achieved during the past year. All project partners delivered individual presentations outlining their scientific advancements, methodological developments, and key milestones reached within their respective work packages. These sessions highlighted the strong momentum built across the consortium and demonstrated the complementary expertise that underpins CONCERTO’s interdisciplinary approach.

Beyond reporting achievements, the meeting served as a platform for active collaboration. Dedicated working groups were established to address specific project goals, fostering focused discussions on technical challenges, data integration, and model development strategies. These interactive sessions encouraged open dialogue, strengthened synergies between teams, and helped refine the roadmap for the upcoming project phases.

The Barcelona meeting not only reinforced scientific coordination but also strengthened the collaborative spirit of the consortium. The combination of in-person engagement and online participation ensured inclusive and productive exchanges, reflecting CONCERTO’s commitment to effective and transparent cooperation.

As the project moves forward, the outcomes of this meeting will play a key role in shaping the next steps towards reducing uncertainty in carbon cycle modelling and enhancing the reliability of climate projections.