The Analytical Geomagnetic Data Center provides observatory data and offers downloads, plots, and satellite records.
World Data Centre for Greenhouse Gases
WDCGG provides greenhouse gas data search, satellite records, publications, statistics, and contributor guidance.
About World Data Centre for Greenhouse Gases
The World Data Centre for Greenhouse Gases collects, archives and distributes observation data on greenhouse gases such as CO2, CH4, CFCs and N2O, and related gases such as CO. It is operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency under the Global Atmosphere Watch programme of the World Meteorological Organization.
The site provides search for surface and mobile observations with metadata, satellite records, statistics, and publications including the WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin. Certain data can be downloaded without registration, while some data requires registration and all use follows the GAW Data Policy. Reactive gas data except CO is handled by a separate centre, with data submitted before 1 January 2016 migrated there.
Key features
- Search surface and mobile greenhouse gas observation data with metadata
- Access satellite greenhouse gas data records
- View current state trends for CO2, CH4 and N2O
- Download WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin and Data Summary publications
- Browse statistics and data update information
- Submit observation data via contributor account and manual
Best for: Researchers and organizations that need archived greenhouse gas observations, statistics, and related WMO publications.
Good for
- Certain data types available for download without user registration
- Archive combines surface/mobile observations, satellite records, statistics and publications
- Observation data includes associated metadata from contributors worldwide
Watch out for
- Registration is still required to access some data
- Reactive gases except CO are managed by WDCRG, not WDCGG
- All use is subject to the GAW Data Policy
World Data Centre for Greenhouse Gases at a glance
- Website
- gaw.kishou.go.jp
- Category
- Research & Data › Geographic & Mapping Data
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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World Data Centre for Greenhouse Gases FAQ
Do I need to register to download data?
Certain types of data have been available without registration since the January 2025 update, but registration is still needed for some data and for full access.
How can an organization submit observation data?
Contributors are institutes or organizations that collect observation data; they need to follow the WDCGG Data Submission Manual and sign up for a contributor account.
What data policy applies to WDCGG data?
WDCGG follows the GAW Data Policy, which applies to all users.
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