📢 New Invitation to Tender from @ecmwf.int: support user outreach, community engagement, content creation & project management for the Copernicus Energy and Health Hubs. Contract duration: 18 months. Estimated value: EUR 280,000 excluding VAT. Deadline: 30 June 2026. ⬇️

Now updated in the #CDS: improved WATCH Forcing Data methodology (WFDE5) now extends to 2024 & its new companion dataset W5E5 adds daily global land-ocean coverage leveraging the ERA5 reanalysis dataset from @ecmwf.int. Explore the update ➡️ cds.climate.copernicus.eu/datasets/der...

In 2025, sunshine duration in Europe was around 5% above average, with sunshine & surface solar radiation much above average in northwestern, central & eastern Europe & parts of the Mediterranean. @ecmwf.int & @wmo-global.bsky.social #ESOTC2025 ⬇️

In 2025, Europe saw one of its 3 driest years since 1992. Dry anomalies persisted in a large area from west to east, while central Scandinavia, western Russia & Baltics saw periods of record‑wet soil moisture & extremely wet conditions affected Iberian Peninsula in March. @ecmwf.int ⬇️

🌍 Discover long-term global and regional trends in key Climate Indicators in the European State of the Climate 2025. Get insight into temperature, sea surface temperature, sea level, ocean heat content, greenhouse gases, glaciers, sea ice and ice sheets. ⬇️

The #CopernicusAtmosphere global system has been upgraded with the latest cycle of the @ecmwf.int Integrated Forecast System, enhancing atmospheric composition and greenhouse gas forecasts with improvements to observations, ozone, aerosols & emissions. 🔗 atmosphere.copernicus.eu/cams-global-...

Read our summary of April 2026 #C3S Climate Bulletin. Discover the data behind the joint 3rd-warmest April globally, with the 2nd-highest average sea surface temperature on record. Arctic sea ice extent was 2nd-lowest for April & Europe saw marked contrasts in precipitation. Read more ⬇️

🌊 ITT from #CopernicusClimate: Maintain and extend C3S windstorm & storm surge services to better support risk and insurance applications. Two Lots cover extra-tropical cyclone diagnostics and coastal extreme sea-level products. 🗓️ Deadline: 4 June 2026 More info ⬇️

🔥In 2025, Europe recorded its highest wildfire emissions since 2003 and largest burnt area on record (about 1.03 million hectares). Spain alone produced around half of all emissions, and with Portugal, accounted for around 65% of total burnt area. @wmo-global.bsky.social & @ecmwf.int More info ⬇️

📊 The May 2026 edition of the #CopernicusClimate multi-system seasonal forecast is now available. 🔗 climate.copernicus.eu/seasonal-for...

CAMS seeks a contractor to extend monitoring of large point sources to NOx and CO₂ and prepare for the uptake of CO2M observations for CH₄. Value: EUR 3.75M (excl. VAT). Duration: 27 months 📅 Deadline: 09 June 2026 Details 👉 atmosphere.copernicus.eu/cams253c-dev...

What was the weather like on the day you were born, or at a key moment in history? With the Weather Replay app from #CopernicusClimate, you can explore & compare past weather around the world, hour by hour, from 1940 to just a few days ago. 🔗Read more climate.copernicus.eu/weather-repl... @ecmwf.int

April 2026 #C3S Climate Bulletin reports drier-than-average conditions across western & central Europe in April, while easternmost & southeastern Europe saw above-average precipitation. France recorded its fourth-driest April on record. 🔗 climate.copernicus.eu/precipitatio... #CopernicusClimate

❄ April 2026 saw the second-lowest Arctic sea ice extent for April in the 48-year satellite record, at 4.8% below average. In the Antarctic, sea ice extent was about 10% below average, ranking 11th-lowest for April. More sea ice insights in #C3S Climate Bulletin. ⬇️ #CopernicusClimate

April 2026 was the joint third-warmest April globally, 0.52°C above the 1991–2020 average and 1.43°C above the pre–industrial level. The global average SST saw the second-highest April value on record, as neutral conditions shifted towards El Niño. 🔗 climate.copernicus.eu/surface-air-... @ecmwf.int

Three charts based on the #ESOTC2025 report you shouldn’t miss this month:    📉 Greenland ice sheet continues to shrink – @financialtimes.com  1️⃣ www.ft.com/content/b554...  ESOTC Greenland Ice Sheet section: climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2025/g...  ⬇️

🌱 Did you know that almost half (46.4%) of Europe’s electricity came from renewables in 2025? Wind and solar together supplied 30.5% – more than fossil fuels (27.5%) – and solar hit a record 12.5% share. More insights in #ESOTC2025 by #CopernicusClimate @ecmwf.int and @wmo-global.bsky.social ⬇️

@rebeccalize.bsky.social, Senior Scientist @ecmwf.int, Lead Editor of #ESOTC2025, shares her perspective on the report. She reflects on the finding that surprised her most, the result that deserves closer attention & how the report can help everyone make sense of Europe’s changing climate. More ⬇️

Three charts based on #CopernicusAtmosphere data you shouldn’t miss this month:  📈 CAMS dust AOD forecast shows #SaharanDust over the Iberian Peninsula – @aemet.es 1️⃣ bsky.app/profile/aeme...  ⬇️

🌊In 2025, the European ocean region recorded a record high annual average sea surface temperature(SST), the 4th year in a row. The Mediterranean recorded its second-highest annual SST. A record 86% of the European region saw at least one day of ‘strong’ marine heatwave conditions. #CopernicusClimate

❄️ New in the Climate Data Store: Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) dataset. Daily and monthly SWE for terrestrial, non‑mountainous N. Hemisphere regions (0–80°N, 0.1° grid) from 1979 to present – supporting snow and climate monitoring, freshwater assessments and model applications. Access the dataset ⬇️

❄️In 2025, much of Europe saw fewer snow days than average, while end‑of‑season snow cover extent was 31% below average and snow mass 45% below, both the 3rd lowest in 42 years. 🔗 More info climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2025/s... @ecmwf.int & @wmo-global.bsky.social #CopernicusClimate

Our latest article highlights ten key charts from the #ESOTC2025 – from long-term temperature trends & record 2025 land temperatures, to changing heat & cold stress, to get started with our flagship report. Read the article 👉 climate.copernicus.eu/ten-charts-d... @ecmwf.int @wmo-global.bsky.social

In 2025, all European glacier regions saw a net mass loss, with Iceland recording its 2nd‑largest loss since 1976. It was the 4th year in a row that all 19 global glacier regions lost mass. More insight in #ESOTC2025 from #Copernicus Climate @ecmwf.int and @wmo-global.bsky.social ⬇️ #ClimateData

📉 In 2025, around 90% of the continent had fewer cold stress days than average – a record low. 📈 41% of Europe saw more ‘strong’ heat stress days & parts of southern Europe had up to 30–40 more tropical nights. Get more insight ⬇️ @ecmwf.int @wmo-global.bsky.social #CopernicusClimate

🔔 Apply by 15 May! The 8th Joint Training on Atmospheric Composition will take place in Thessaloniki, 19–23 Oct 2026. PhD students, early‑career scientists/researchers working on atmospheric composition observations & modelling are invited to apply. ⬇️

️🌡️ In July 2025, sub-Arctic Fennoscandia saw its longest and most severe heatwave on record: a 21‑day event with temps ≥30°C near and within the Arctic Circle leading to ‘strong’ heat stress, severe drought and high fire danger. Discover more ⬇️ @ecmwf.int @wmo-global.bsky.social #CopernicusClimate

Explore the #ESOTC2025 key events map, showing major climate and weather events across Europe. From heatwaves, wildfires & droughts to cold waves, heavy rain, flooding & more, the map highlights where major events unfolded across the continent in 2025. ⬇️ #CopernicusClimate #ClimateData

❗One week left to apply! Assess how #CopernicusClimate & #CopernicusAtmosphere can support European action in a changing geopolitical context. Map key domains; identify needs, challenges, users & use cases; & provide recommendations. 📅 Deadline 6 May. More info ⬇️

💧Precipitation in Europe in 2025 showed strong contrasts: northwestern, central & eastern Europe were much drier than average, while southwestern & parts of northeastern Europe were wetter than average. 2025 ranked among the 10 driest in 47 years for northwestern & central Europe. More details ⬇️

📈In 2025, at least 95% of Europe saw above‑average temperatures. 📉The area of Europe experiencing winter days with freezing temperatures is shrinking 🌡️and the continent saw its second most severe heatwave on record. 🔗 climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2025/t... @ecmwf.int @wmo-global.bsky.social

🌍 The European State of the Climate 2025 is out now! The report published jointly by @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social and @wmo-global.bsky.social shows that Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average. Read the report: climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2025 #ESOTC2025

Are you a journalist? Check out our press resources page with all the information and highlights you need to develop stories based on the European State of the Climate 2025. Find charts, quotes, our press conference recording & more! Discover our press resources ⬇️ #ESOTC2025 #CopernicusClimate

🌡️ Europe is the fastest‑warming continent, warming at more than 2× the global average. Changing weather patterns, reduced air pollution, declining snow cover & proximity to the rapidly warming Arctic all play a role. ⬇️

📣Out now! We are pleased to release the European State of the Climate 2025 report, published jointly by #CopernicusClimate @ecmwf.int & @wmo-global.bsky.social#CopernicusClimate Explore climate conditions, key events of 2025 in Europe, long-term climate indicators, climate policy and action for biodiversity, more! ⬇️

🌊 New ITT from #CopernicusClimate: Maintain and extend C3S windstorm & storm surge services to better support risk and insurance applications. Two Lots cover extra-tropical cyclone diagnostics and coastal extreme sea-level products. 🗓️ Deadline: 4 June 2026 🔗 climate.copernicus.eu/c3s2413bis-m...

🌍 One day to go until the European State of the Climate 2025 is out! On 29 April, get ready for key climate insights from scientists around the globe in this joint report published by #CopernicusClimate @ecmwf.int & @wmo-global.bsky.social. Our past reports climate.copernicus.eu/ESOTC #ESOTC2025

🌍 Calling Southeastern Europe climate data experts! On 10 June, join the "DMCSEE and C3S joint Workshop" and learn, engage & shape the future of C3S services. 🔗 Register here shorturl.at/2JcqQ #copernicus #c3s #climateservices

🌊 New in the Climate Data Store (CDS): monthly ocean and sea‑ice time series from ORAS5 (Ocean Reanalysis System 5), 1958–present. Get long records at chosen ocean locations for trend analysis and monitoring, without downloading full global grids. More info ⬇️ #CopernicusClimate

New invitation to tender: maintenance and evolution of the European Climate Data Explorer (ECDE), a key platform linking the Climate Data Store (CDS) data to European climate‑adaptation needs. 📆 Deadline: 11 June 🔗 climate.copernicus.eu/c3s2430abis-... @ecmwf.int @eea.europa.eu #CopernicusClimate

Air pollution is a major health risk in Europe – but it’s measurable, trackable and actionable. New insights from the Copernicus Health Hub shows how #CopernicusAtmosphere products help monitor air quality, understand pollution episodes & support evidence-based action for public health. More info ⬇️

📌Reminder: Deadline 14 May! Submit your tender for the provision and operational delivery of Evaluation and Quality Control activities for Climate Data Store datasets, supporting quality information and fitness-for-purpose guidance. Details climate.copernicus.eu/c3s2520bis-e... #CopernicusClimate

New in the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store: time-series dataset of thermal comfort indices from ERA5 reanalysis, hourly 1940–near real time. Get location-based trends for heat stress, without downloading full global grids. ⬇️ #CopernicusClimate

🚀 Registrations are now open for EU Space Days 2026! Join policymakers, industry leaders and innovators in Nicosia to explore the future of Europe’s space sector and the impact of the EU Space Programme. 🔗 Register here ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run... @ec.europa.eu #EUSpaceDays #CY2026EU #EUSpace

🌐 New ITT from #CopernicusAtmosphere: Submit your tenders to evaluate times series of global surface greenhouse gas fluxes using ground-based and satellite observations and improve tools to assess mitigation efforts. 🗓️ Deadline: 23 June Info: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/cams255ter-p... @ecmwf.int

Calima en aumento en las próximas horas en la Península. ➡️ La calima reduce la visibilidad y deja los cielos turbios; también se relaciona con un empeoramiento de la calidad del aire. ➡️ Además, el martes y miércoles puede haber tormentas fuertes en el tercio norte peninsular.

Coming 29 April! #ESOTC2025 is a major scientific achievement, 100 scientists analysing around 45 datasets and variables to provide insight on Europe’s evolving climate. Produced by #CopernicusClimate @ecmwf.int and @wmo-global.bsky.social, delivers robust, policy-relevant climate information. ⬇️

Did you know the Climate Pulse app from #CopernicusClimate lets you explore global surface air temperature & sea surface temperature by day, month or year? Explore the interactive maps, charts, data and downloads pulse.climate.copernicus.eu See all the #C3S apps here apps.climate.copernicus.eu

Nice new map by our colleagues from @aemet.es , using our #CopernicusAtmosphere data. CAMS dust aerosol optical depth forecast shows #SaharanDust over the Iberian Peninsula, reaching the west coast and the south of France. Check our latest forecast here: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/charts/packa...