How can we tell if climate adaptation efforts work? Study shows how satellites help assess risks and track progress. Satellite data could transform how we track progress on global climate resilience for the Paris Agreement’s framework of the Global Goal on Adaptation. climate.esa.int/en/news-even...

At #COP30 Earth Information Day @esa.int's @calbergel.bsky.social explains how Earth Observation can support quality control of national greenhouse gas reporting for reliability, transparency & accountability. New satellite missions will provide much denser sampling of atmospheric CO2 & CH4.

The global climate system & advances in systematic observation today at #COP30 Earth Information Day: @calbergel.bsky.social of @esa.int & Thais M. Rosan from @uniofexeternews.bsky.social explain how observations advance greenhouse gas inventories & reporting supporting the Paris Agreement.

#COP30 starts today in Belém, Brazil! Over the coming days, @esa.int will showcase Earth Observation's crucial role in climate science & action incl. state-of-the-art forest monitoring in the Amazon, discussions on cryosphere, national greenhouse gas inventories with atmospheric observations & more.

🛰️ Satellite data shows us that the planet doesn't negotiate. As #COP30 begins Monday, ESA's Climate Change Initiative tracks the climate from space, providing the global, long term data that provide the scientific foundation for Paris Agreement goals - empowering leaders to chart our path forward. 🌍

The satellites Sentinel-1D & Sentinel-6B launch to provide critical climate data. Sentinel-1D will monitor ice sheets & glaciers, Sentinel-6B will track sea level rise. Their data will extend decades of climate observations and support ESA's Climate Change Initiative projects. tinyurl.com/zfj8fmva

🌎 #COP30 is just around the corner! We can’t wait to discuss Earth Observation’s role in climate action: Join us for events about state-of-the-art forest monitoring in the Amazon, Cryosphere, national greenhouse gas inventories & more. More about satellite data supporting the Paris Agreement:

🛰️ How to monitor the climate: Susanne Mecklenburg explains how we can observe and study climate change in a holistic way – and why looking at the climate variables separately isn’t enough. Learn more! 👇

👩‍🔬The next generation of scientists: Climate Change Initiative's Antarctic Ice Sheets project and @cpom-uk.bsky.social brought polar science to young minds! Via interactive activities, children discovered how ESA's CryoSat-2 mission monitors melting polar regions from space.🛰️ youtu.be/kVCApx7BPgI

Let's get the most out of 45 years of Earth observation for climate research! A new @esa.int tender calls for the development of prototype Climate Data Records from AVHRR satellite data in various domains, such as land, sea or lakes, cryosphere, and atmosphere.📅Submission deadline Nov 28, 13:00 CET

Pan-Arctic analysis uses long term Earth Observation records from ESA Climate Change Initiative to assess the similarities between sea ice variation, terrestrial biosphere, and cryosphere parameters.🌍 A baseline to better understand the processes behind climate change impacts across the region.

🏔️Why do glaciers in the Karakoram region seem to buck global trends? Using satellite data of the Essential Climate Variables cloud cover, snow cover, and lakes, researchers study the behaviour of glaciers, melting, and mass patterns to better predict their future. climate.esa.int/en/Cross_ECV...

Scientists are investigating early warning signs and risks of sudden changes in the deep ocean currents around Antarctica. Understanding these changes is vital for our climate’s future. 🌊🛰️ Find out more: climate.esa.int/en/tipping-p...

How can satellites help detecting wildfires?🔥 @calbergel.bsky.social‬, Head of Actionable Climate Information, explains how climate change affects extreme weather events and how we can monitor and assess fire from space. Check it out! 👇

Antarctic ice sheets hold critical clues to future sea level rise. Using satellite data and modelling, researchers are detecting early warning signs of ice sheet instability in Antarctica’s Amundsen Sea, focusing on Thwaites glacier. 🛰️❄️ Find out more: climate.esa.int/en/tipping-p...

Your call to advance climate change adaptation: @esa.int has released a new research tender for Earth observation & adaptation experts to develop risk and indicators used to monitor and evaluate adaptation actions: 📅Submission deadline Nov 21, 13:00 CET climate.esa.int/en/news-even...

How can we measure climate adaptation? New research presented by Sarah Connors at @adaptationfutures.bsky.social shows: Earth observation can improve risk assessment & make climate resilience measurable worldwide. A monitoring system for the Global Goal on Adaptation. adaptationfutures2025.com

New satellite observations have recorded the largest ocean waves since 1991 🌊 New findings show that long waves act as 'messengers', carrying storm energy across thousands of kilometres and causing coastal damage far from the point of storm impact. Find out more: tinyurl.com/v4uym5bt

🔥 Sentinel-3 SYN Burned Area products now extended: The Open Data Portal now provides monthly global burned area data (FireCCIS311 v1.1) from OLCI & SLSTR instruments on Sentinel-3 A&B, complemented by VIIRS thermal data. Available up to and including 2023, 2024 coming soon.

🚀 New Climate Change and Cities projects will use decades of satellite data to strengthen urban climate knowledge across cities 🏙 Researchers focus on urban greening monitoring, coastal flood risk, urban climate modelling, and African climate trends. Read more: climate.esa.int/en/news-even...

West Antarctica's ice sheets are sending warning signals. Our expert panel revealed how satellite data uncovers dangerous instability patterns contributing to sea level rise. Watch the full webinar: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCe0...

🌍 Planetary Health Check 2025: 7/9 Planetary Boundaries breached – all deteriorating. The assessment uses Earth observation & Climate Change Initiative algorithms for Ozone and Land Cover via C3S. Congratulations to co-author @sophiehebden.bsky.social! tinyurl.com/2che2fm9 @pik-potsdam.bsky.social

🚨 4 Earth systems approaching tipping points: All have lost stability in recent decades, moving closer to critical thresholds. ⚠️ But early warning is hindered by tipping element interactions tinyurl.com/d6bwwbpn @nature.com

🌊 Join the 3rd Sea State Climate Change Initiative User Consultation Meeting, Oct 1-2 at @noc.ac.uk Southampton. Two days covering satellite observations, climate integration & novel applications - featuring first Sentinel-1 interferometric processing. projects.noc.ac.uk/seastatecci/

Record lake temperatures, severe droughts, and extreme flooding: The @wmo-global.bsky.social's 2024 global water report reveals a planet under mounting water stress. Read how ESA satellite data supports these findings: climate.esa.int/en/news-even...

New datasets on Climate Change Initiatives Open Data Portal show how snow cover fraction changed: ❄ Snow Cover Fraction (AVHRR v4.0): ~5km resolution, excl. Antarctica & Greenland ❄ Snow Water Equivalent (v4.0): 0.1° resolution, Northern Hemisphere Daily data 1979-2023: climate.esa.int/en/data/

Turn satellite data into climate stories: Learn to 🛰 analyse satellite-based datasets, 📊 visualise satellite data using our toolbox, 🗺 work with the Jupyter Notebooks. Check out the recorded training: tinyurl.com/47trfvs4 #ForestsFromSpace

Master climate data analysis with our easy-to-use, interactive Jupyter Notebooks! 📊 They provide clear explanations showing you exactly how to use our data Toolbox and are the perfect place to start if you want to use the Toolbox for your own projects. Start experimenting github.com/esa-cci/cci-...

Want to learn how satellite data advance ocean health understanding? 🌊 In this recorded seminar Dr Gemma Kulk and Prof Shubha Sathyendranath examine trends such as rising sea surface temperatures, increased ocean carbon uptake, and sea level rise since the 1990s. tinyurl.com/5n87zmjn

New tropospheric nitrogen dioxide data with advanced uncertainty analysis: 📊 TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument global monthly dataset (May 2018-Dec 2021) ↘ Relative uncertainty reduced to 15-20% in polluted areas 🤝 Meets Global Climate Observing System requirements Read more: tinyurl.com/mwdj7ju8

📅 Today's the day! Join us for our live satellite data training session, part of the 'Forests in a Changing Climate' visualisation competition. Learn hands-on techniques to visualise forest data and tell climate stories that matter. ⏰ 16:30 CEST Still time to register: tinyurl.com/ForestsFromS...

No struggling with misaligned datasets or data gaps! 💪🏻 Our Toolbox tackles two challenges: 🔄 Co-Registration: Align different datasets to the same grid 🔧 Gap-Filling: Turn no-data regions into meaningful estimates Try it: tinyurl.com/34uubkf3

🚀 Learn about space: Last weekend, @esa.int HQ hosted its augural Open Day for European Heritage Days. @calbergel.bsky.social demonstrated the importance of observing climate from space. Curious what satellites can monitor? Check our Climate from Space platform: tinyurl.com/ClimateFromS...

🌲 Join our training on 24 Sep to discover the power of satellite data! Learn how to analyse climate data & create visualisations showcasing forests' role in climate change independently of whether you are participating in the 'Forests in a Changing Climate' competition. tinyurl.com/425rb47u

🌊 Sea State project team at Santander Workshop presenting new findings on ocean waves! Key highlights: revisited wave climate trends from 30+ years of satellite data & analysis of big storms. Advancing our understanding of changing ocean conditions 🛰️ climate.esa.int/en/projects/...

Take part in ESA's 'Forests in a Changing Climate' competition! Turn satellite data into visuals that show the connection between climate change and deforestation. 📊 Create static, animated or interactive visuals 🧠 Benefit from mentoring 🏆 Win an ESA behind-the-scenes tour tinyurl.com/425rb47u

🌍 Do you know our Open Data Portal? With this unique platform you have access to a wide range of Essential Climate Variable datasets. 🛰️ Decades of satellite observations 📊 700+ terabyte of climate data 🔍 Easy search & discovery 🆓 Open access for everyone Explore the data: climate.esa.int/en/data/

Have you already registered for @esa.int's free daybinar on new techniques to assess polar climate change? Engage with high-level scientists on sea ice age and drift research. Sign up now using the link below!

A new satellite approach tracks drifting Arctic sea ice, giving us clearer, more accurate maps of ice thickness. 🛰 A useful step for monitoring climate change in the polar regions. Read more: climate.esa.int/en/news-even...

🌍 Today's #WorldOzoneDay reminds us that protecting the ozone layer is crucial for life on Earth. ESA's Climate Change Initiative Ozone project generates multi-decadal records and contributes to @wmo-global.bsky.social scientific assessments. Find our more here: climate.esa.int/en/projects/...

Introducing the easy way to work with climate data! Our Jupyter Lab provides direct access to the Toolbox – a comprehensive data analysis tool. You can try our examples or write own codes to manipulate data. No need to install it – simply register here for free! dashboard.climate.hub-otc.eox.at

Climate tipping points in Earth's biosphere could reshape our planet's future. 🌍 Researchers are using satellite data and new methods to detect early warning signs of climate tipping points in the Amazon rainforest, drylands, and permafrost. 🛰️🌱 Find out more: climate.esa.int/en/tipping-p...

Zoom in on your climate data 🎯 Try these Toolbox functions and focus on what matters to you: 📈 Time Series Analysis: Track changes at specific points ✂️ Region Cutting: Focus on custom areas for instant visuals Explore now: esa-climate-toolbox.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ap...

Let's introduce our gapfilled Surface Soil Moisture data set! Data gaps can arise from missing satellite overpasses and are an obstacle for machine learning analysis. Based on multi-satellite observations, researchers produced long-term gap-free climate data records, enabling holistic analysis.

🌊Take part in the 6th International Ocean Colour Science Meeting #IOCS25 1-4 December 2025 Darmstadtium in Darmstadt, Germany. 🚨Registration closes in two months🚨 Use the weekend to learn more about the event and sign up! You can find all the details via: www.eumetsat.int/6th-internat...

How can we predict when lake ecosystems reach their breaking point? Using satellite Earth observation and advanced modelling, the project aims to understand climate-driven shifts that threaten water, industry, and biodiversity. 🛰️🌊 Learn more: climate.esa.int/en/tipping-p...

📊 Access research-ready global climate data records! On our updated website, you can find a number of code examples & extensive documentation of how to use our Toolbox and get fast access to it via our Jupyter Lab. Check out the free-of-charge environment here: climate.esa.int/en/data/tool...

Satellite data decodes African lakes🌊 For the first time, scientists map climate patterns across 100+ sub-Sahelian freshwater systems revealing which are most at risk from climate change🗺 This baseline is a game changer for protecting Africa's vital freshwater resources: tinyurl.com/mr3j4c4w

🏞️ Today is @unep.org #WorldLakeDay! Global, long-term satellite records developed by the ESA Climate Change Initiative shed light on lakes contribution to the hydrological, energy and carbon cycles and their response to climate change. Check out the data set visualisations here: t1p.de/mvl0a

🎓 Learn how to handle satellite data from the ESA's Climate Change Initiative with our training platform! Our hands-on seminars and training sessions demonstrate how long-term global data can be used to support analysis, provide insight and enable visualisation.