The United Nations Biodiversity Summit, also known as COP 15, was held in Canada in December 2022. The summit brought together representatives from over 196 countries to discuss and negotiate action plans for the conservation and sustainable use Read More
Articles about space for climate and environmental monitoring
“A unique Anglo-Dutch cooperation in space VR” is a short way to describe a new initiative using the overview effect for leadership training. EarthScapeVR is a UK-based startup that developed a virtual reality (VR) experience Read More
World leaders gather in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) this week to reaffirm their commitment to accelerated climate action. The Copernicus services, and in particular Read More
Copernicus: Temperatures in Europe increase more than twice global average; Europe presents a live picture of a warming world – Press Release The WMO’s State of the Climate in Europe report, produced jointly with the Read More
Spring and summer are the peak seasons for wildfires. Its consequences can be devastating, ranging from significant loss of forest areas and risks to residential areas, to animal deaths and severe air pollution. One of Read More
Cities experience higher temperatures than their rural surroundings. These higher temperatures can negatively impact human health, including causing cardiovascular and respiratory disorders, as well as heat stroke. It is therefore crucial to lower heat stress Read More
The Copernicus Climate Change Service today releases its annual European State of the Climate report, examining climate variability of 2021 in Europe and globally. The report also provides the longer-term context and trends in key climate Read More
Last week, the European Commission launched together with partnering organisations the Destination Earth initiative, to help tackling climate change. Supported with an initial 150 million euro from the Digital Europe Programme until mid-2024, the goal is Read More
Ships emit significant amounts of air pollution, including sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and small particles (PM), causing serious damage to health and the environment. As a result of both EU and global regulations Read More
Copernicus: Europe experienced a warmer than average February and winter, and the daily sea ice extent around Antarctica reached its lowest value on record during February. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by Read More
