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Lipiec 2024
OBSERVER: Putting the ‘quality’ in air quality measurements
Published: 19 lip 2024
The information provided by the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) is critically important to a wide range of users across Europe and the rest of the world.
OBSERVER: Seven times the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission gave us stunning images of our planet
Published: 11 lip 2024
Copernicus provides accurate, timely, and easily accessible information to users around the world, improving the operations of emergency management services, deepening our understanding of climate change, helping us better manage natural resources and conserve biodiversity, and much more.
OBSERVER: Advancing Earth Observation with the Copernicus Sentinel Expansion Missions
Published: 04 lip 2024
The Copernicus satellite missions currently in orbit provide invaluable data that feed a vibrant ecosystem of Earth Observation products and services across diverse application areas.
Czerwiec 2024
OBSERVER: Celebrating nine years of Copernicus Sentinel-2A
Published: 28 cze 2024
On 23 June 2015, the first Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite was launched. It was the second Copernicus satellite sent to space, just a little over one year after the launch of Sentinel-1A.
Observer: First General Assembly of the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service - Six Takeaways Unveiled
Published: 20 cze 2024
The Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS) had an exciting start to the month, celebrating its first General Assembly from June 3-5 in Antwerp, Belgium.
Observer: Charting the future of EO – The Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda’s (SRIA) role in advancing Copernicus
Published: 12 cze 2024
Prepared jointly by Directorate Generals for Defence Industry and Space, Research and Innovation, and the European Commission’s Joint Research Cent
Observer: Copernicus data supports Member State compliance with EU air quality regulations
Published: 06 cze 2024
The European Union is paving the way towards adopting one of the world’s most ambitious air quality regulations. The revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directives is moving forward, and Member States will have to set strict monitoring and evaluation standards.
Maj 2024
OBSERVER: Caring for our soils with the EU Space Programme
Published: 29 Maj 2024
We rarely think about the health of soils, maybe because they are always under our feet, while they are actually incredibly important to our way of life. They are the bedrock of agriculture, supporting growth and availability of crops and the livelihoods of farmers around the world.
Observer: ESOTC 2023 - Europe experienced an extraordinary year of extremes with record-breaking heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and drought
Published: 23 Maj 2024
Since the 1980s, Europe has been warming twice as fast as the global average, becoming the fastest-warming continent. This is due to several factors, including the proportion of European land in the Arctic, which is the fastest-warming region on Earth.
OBSERVER: EU Space, Inclusion and Diversity
Published: 16 Maj 2024
Space endeavours require innovation, and innovation thrives on diversity. Studies show that employees who feel that their organisation supports diversity, report an increase in their ability to innovate — up to 83%.
OBSERVER: Revealing hidden land patterns with AI and Copernicus
Published: 09 Maj 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a futuristic concept; it's a critical tool shaping the present, especially in the field of Earth Observation (EO).
OBSERVER: Telling meaningful stories with EO data
Published: 02 Maj 2024
As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, but in the world of Earth Observation (EO), it can be worth so much more.
Kwiecień 2024
OBSERVER: Discover the Copernicus Interactive Climate Atlas - a new guide for understanding the climate
Published: 17 kwi 2024
As the world struggles to cope with the impacts of climate change, accessible tools to understand our changing climate have never been more urgently needed. Launched on 20 February by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the Copernicus Interactive Climate Atlas (C3S Atlas)
OBSERVER: Celebrating a Decade of Copernicus Sentinel-1
Published: 03 kwi 2024
A decade after Sentinel-1A's launch on 3 April 2014, it continues to deliver large amounts of data to users each month.
Marzec 2024
OBSERVER: Monitoring the World’s Forests with Copernicus Land
Published: 21 mar 2024
The Siberian Taiga, a vast expanse of old-growth forest in the northern reaches of Asia, stands as a beacon of biodiversity and ecological resilience amidst the global deforestation crisis.
OBSERVER: Six editions of CASSINI Hackathons, dozens of winning ideas
Published: 14 mar 2024
With the objective of supporting space entrepreneurship for a digitally sustainable Europe, the European Commission launched the Competitive Space Start-ups for Innovation Initiative (CASSINI) Hackathons in 2021.
OBSERVER: An in-depth look at the Copernicus Arctic Hub
Published: 07 mar 2024
The Arctic, a region rich in unique ecosystems and home to fascinating wildlife such as polar bears, walruses and narwhals, plays a pivotal role in the Earth’s climate system. The extensive snow and ice cover reflects a large portion of sunlight back into space, balancing global temperatures.
Luty 2024
OBSERVER: 2023 - A year of unprecedented heat and climate extremes
Published: 29 lut 2024
Earlier this year, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Global Climate Highlights 2023 Summary confirmed 2023 as the warmest year on record, with global temperatures reaching an alarming 1.48 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.
OBSERVER: Copernicus data for climate-informed decisions
Published: 29 lut 2024
As global warming accelerates, decisions on infrastructure, energy, mobility, water and food security or urban planning need to be informed by the potential impacts of climate change.
Observer: Explore our changing climate with these apps
Published: 22 lut 2024
Data from Copernicus sneaks into many aspects of our lives.
OBSERVER: An in-depth look at the Copernicus Coastal Hub
Published: 15 lut 2024
Imagine a summer jog along the sandy beaches of the Algarve in Portugal, a boat trip around Norwegian fjords or a leisurely walk to see the pink flamingos of the Camargue in France. Diverse and full of life, Europe's coastal zones are much admired for their biodiversity and the benefits they provide to people's livelihoods.
OBSERVER: A Closer Look at Copernicus Health Hub
Published: 08 lut 2024
When we think of a healthy lifestyle, we might tend to think of being free of disease, having a good workout routine, eating a balanced diet and so on. And we wouldn't be wrong; part of a healthy lifestyle is just that. But there's more to what affects our health, and therefore our lives.
Styczeń 2024
Call for consultation - CMEMS - Visualization tools for drift simulations (Plastic and turtles simulations)
Published: 29 sty 2024
Contract End : T0+18 mois/months
Call for consultation - CMEMS - CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE COPERNICUS MARINE AND WEkEO SERVICES
Published: 29 sty 2024
Contract End : December 31, 2024
OBSERVER: The EU Space Networks General Assembly 2024
Published: 25 sty 2024
The EU Space Programme has been marked by many "firsts". In the winter of 2005, we witnessed the launch of the first Galileo test satellite. Almost a decade later, Sentinel-1A, the first Copernicus satellite, was safely launched into orbit.
Lipiec 2018
CAMS monitors long-range transport of Siberian wildfire smoke
Published: 20 lip 2018
Since spring, several wildfires in central Russia and Siberia have sent huge quantities of smoke into the atmosphere, which travelled several thousands of kilometres across the Arctic Ocean to Alaska and North-West Canada and eventually the west coast of Greenland.
What are the tangible benefits of Copernicus?
Published: 20 lip 2018
As the leading provider of full, free and open access to Earth Observation (EO) data across the globe, Copernicus impacts various economic sectors that influence the societal, economic and environmental progress of today’s world.
News from Copernicus Services
Published: 18 lip 2018
Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS): Towards High Resolution Layers for the 2018 reference year
Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping Activated for Forest Fires in Central Sweden
Published: 18 lip 2018
Warm and dry weather has been causing quick-moving forest fires across Sweden this summer. Sweden’s national website for emergency information has reported, on several occasions, forest fire risks and dangerously high temperatures.
Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping activated to monitor an iceberg in Greenland
Published: 17 lip 2018
In early July, an 11-million ton iceberg drifted close to the western coast of Greenland, nearing a settlement known as Innaarsuit. Pieces of the iceberg have already broken off, sending waves towards the town. Authorities fear that a larger splitting of ice could cause a tsunami.
Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping Activated to monitor displacement of people in Afghanistan
Published: 16 lip 2018
Herat, a city in western Afghanistan, is the current destination for a significant number of Internally Displaced People (IDP).
Simplified access to climate data from Copernicus and its partners
Published: 13 lip 2018
The goal of the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) is to provide access to climate indicators, indexes and models to develop scenarios-based adaptation and mitigation measures. The Climate Data Store (CDS), launched on 14 June, simplifies the process of sharing authoritative climate data.
Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping Activated to monitor a Forest Fire in SaxonyAnhalt, Germany
Published: 10 lip 2018
On Wednesday, 4 July, a forest fire broke out in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Saxony-Anhalt contains part of a forest belt with historically dry climate, putting it at risk of forest fires.
Looking back on 20 years of Copernicus
Published: 06 lip 2018
An Editorial by Philippe Brunet, Director for Space Policy, Copernicus and Defence at DG GROW, European Commission.
Copernicus digital skills initiatives support action – Call for Tenders
Published: 04 lip 2018
The Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) has launched a Call for Tenders for supporting Copernicus digital skills initiatives.
Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping Activated for Floods in North Eastern Greece
Published: 04 lip 2018
On 25 June, a storm nicknamed “Storm Nefeli” made its way over central and North Eastern Greece. Extreme amounts of rainfall from the storm resulted in floods that began on 28 June. Local media reports recordings of up to 150 mm of rain over 24 hours and at least 858 calls for emergency assistance.
Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping Activated for Floods in Romania
Published: 04 lip 2018
On 30 June, large amounts of rainfall caused flooding in central and Eastern Romania. Rivers across the country are at risk of flooding and many houses have already been damaged.
Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping Activated for Floods West of Athens, Greece
Published: 03 lip 2018
On 26 and 27 June, the Greek cities of Mandra and Magoula experienced heavy amounts of rainfall, which was followed by flash flooding.
Mandra, which is just West of Athens, experienced similar flooding in November 2017, which claimed 24 lives. There has been no loss of life due to the recent flooding.
Czerwiec 2018
Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping Activated for Wildfire in England
Published: 29 cze 2018
On Sunday, 24 June, a fire began in Saddleworth Moor, East of Manchester, England. The fire faded over the evening, but re-ignited on Monday. Due to the dry landscape, winds have carried the fire approximately 6 km from its starting point.
"Copernicus for Raw Materials: making the potential fully operational" – Call for Speakers
Published: 28 cze 2018
The workshop "Copernicus for Raw Materials: making the potential fully operational" will be held on the 12 November in Brussels, as part of the programme of the Raw Materials Week.
Expression of interest to do a presentation and/or to submit a poster are welcome!
Geoscience Australia contributes to Sentinel -4, -5 and -5p validation
Published: 26 cze 2018
Satellite instruments require ground-based measurements against which they can be calibrated and their products validated. This is as true for meteorological satellites as it is for the Copernicus Sentinels.
A short history of the Copernicus In Situ Component since the Baveno Manifesto
Published: 22 cze 2018
Twenty years have passed since the adoption of the Baveno Manifesto giving birth to the Copernicus programme - but how has the in situ component changed since then?
Press Release: Copernicus, 20 years of History!
Published: 21 cze 2018
Baveno, 20 June 2018.
20 years of the Copernicus Programme
#Copernicus20 Live Streaming - Experience the Baveno+20 with us
Published: 19 cze 2018
Baveno+20: From GMES to Copernicus and Beyond is a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Baveno Manifesto - the birth of the Copernicus Programme.
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Copernicus: a booster for the onshore wind energy sector
Published: 15 cze 2018
The UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sets 17 Goals to be reached by 2030 including to “ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all”. In line with the pursuit of this goal, onshore wind is an expanding source of energy in the European Union.
Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping Activated for Forest Fires in NW Spain
Published: 14 cze 2018
On 12 May, a forest fire broke out in north-west Spain, in the Santa Colomba de Curueño area of the Castilla y Léon autonomous region. The fire continued into the following day, covering a significant area that has recognised ecological value.
Get EUR 20,000 from the EU to organise Copernicus Hackathons in your region!
Published: 11 cze 2018
Does your organisation support innovation and entrepreneurs? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you: organise Copernicus Hackathons.
Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping Activated for Forest Fire in Sweden
Published: 08 cze 2018
Warm and dry Spring weather has resulted in a high fire risk for parts of Sweden. Local media report some areas have not seen rain since 11 May.
Copernicus Cooperation Arrangement signed today with the Republic of Serbia
Published: 07 cze 2018
European Commission and Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia establish a partnership on Earth Observation by signing a Copernicus Cooperation Arrangement
Copernicus Sentinel-2 data support farm management in Denmark
Published: 07 cze 2018
A recent case study illustrates how thanks to Sentinel-2 data, farmers can be provided with a decision support service which improves the management of farms covering 100ha and above.