ECMWF is taking a prominent role in the Horizon Europe research project SEED-FD to improve the global prediction of extreme floods and droughts. SEED-FD (Strengthening Extreme Events Detection...
In just under half a century, the global population has doubled from four billion in 1975 to eight billion in 2022. This rapid growth has transformed the planet, driving...
In 2023, over 90 million people worldwide were affected by disasters ranging from floods and wildfires to droughts. In a world where so many are impacted, there...
Anticipatory action using EU Space Programme tools triggers early humanitarian interventions. EUSPA 's MoU with the Anticipation Hub enhances this approach, highlighting satellite...
The Copernicus Sentinel Expansion Missions are a major leap forward in Europe’s Earth observation capabilities. With the United Kingdom’s re-entry to the EU’s Copernicus programme, funding has...
On 11 October we celebrate Disaster Risk Reduction Day. Experts working at the European Commission and international organisations will share how the EU anticipates risks...
For weeks, the air reeked of sulphur, and strange eddies were observed in the surrounding waters. Then, without warning, came a deafening series of explosions. Marian Kupu, a journalist...
Firefighters in Greece are battling a rapidly spreading wildfire that has swept across several neighbourhoods in Athens, Greece, on Monday. Thousands of residents have been evacuated...
The On-Demand Mapping component of Copernicus Emergency Management Service has enhanced its flood monitoring products by incorporating information on flood depth. This new operational feature...
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...