According to the World Drought Atlas, droughts directly affect up to 55 million people worldwide each year. Among the most costly and dangerous natural hazards, droughts affect access to drinking water, agriculture, energy, trade, and navigation. They also threaten ecosystems and the essential services they provide.

Since 2012, Copernicus has provided data and services to users worldwide, supporting advancements in Earth Observation (EO) and addressing environmental, emergency, and security challenges. As these challenges continue to evolve, this key component of the EU Space Programme must adapt to effectively address them.

Read the Newsletter #4 to meet the project and check out our current Activities and Actions!

Oceans are essential ecosystems for our planet, yet they face threats from climate change, pollution, and other human-caused factors. The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development has outlined ten challenges to address in the coming years to ensure we manage our oceans and their resources sustainably—and Earth Observation (EO) data...