Ahe Atoll, located in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia in the central Pacific Ocean, is part of a vast chain of coral atolls known for lagoon-based pearl cultivation.

The recently published Forest Fires in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa 2025 Advanced Report, produced by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and based on data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), indicates that in 2025 a total burnt area of 2,242,195 hectares has been recorded.

On 30 March 2026, a major dust storm formed in the south of Algeria, disrupting trans-Saharan transport routes and affecting air quality across West and North Africa.

During the dry season, the Mekong Region, encompassing parts of northern Thailand, eastern Myanmar, and Laos, is affected by an increase in fire activity.

Sargassum blooms are affecting the Caribbean coastline, and experts and environmental authorities predict that 2026 will be among the worst years on record.

Southern Finland's landscape is defined by an intricate network of forests, lakes, and low-lying coastal areas shaped by ancient glaciers.

Mount Elgon National Park, a protected area shared by Uganda and Kenya, safeguards one of East Africa’s oldest and largest volcanic mountains.

The Rhône River is an important waterway in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in southern France, supporting both natural ecosystems and human activities.

Oslo, the capital of Norway, and Iceland, located in the North Atlantic Ocean, illustrate contrasting yet interconnected Nordic environments shaped by climate and geology.

Læsø, a low-lying Danish island in the Kattegat Strait, is a Natura 2000 protected area, recognised for its unique coastal habitats and dynamic geomorphology.

From 20 to 23 March 2026, Tropical Cyclone Narelle moved westward across northern Australia, prompting national warnings.

23 March marks World Meteorological Day 2026, under the theme “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow”.

Observed annually on 22 March, World Water Day highlights the importance of protecting freshwater resources worldwide.

21 March 2026 marks World Day for Glaciers, which is dedicated to raising global awareness of the importance of glaciers and the urgent need to protect them.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle formed on 16 March 2026 in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.

Monitoring water quality in lakes and reservoirs is essential for assessing environmental conditions and supporting water resource management.

The “Yellow Fire”, which occurred in northwestern Texas in early March 2026, marked one of the first major wildfires of the year in the United States.

Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, dominates the south-eastern part of Réunion Island, a French territory in the Indian Ocean.

Understanding where economic value is concentrated in a landscape is essential for assessing the potential economic losses caused by disasters, and for managing risks efficiently.

Home Reef is a submarine volcano located in the central Tongan archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean.