The three Environmental Climate Observatories, developed by ISAC-CNR during last years in the framework of I-AMICA Project(PON-REC 2007-2013), (PON-REC 2007-2013), have been accepted as Regional Stations in the Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW-WMO) Programme. The observatories are located in Lecce (ISAC seat, suburban background site), Lamezia Terme (ISAC seat, coastal site) e Capo Granitola (at IAMC seat, marine site).
GAW is the only existing long term international global programme providing a framework for observations and assessment of the state and development of environmental issue related to atmospheric chemical composition and related physical parameters.