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Held under the theme “Investing in Earth Intelligence for a Resilient Future,” the 2026 GEO Symposium and GEO-21 Plenary.

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The island of Sicily in southern Italy, the largest in the Mediterranean Sea, lies at the crossroads of significant geological and coastal activity. Its landscapes range from fertile agricultural plains to the slopes of Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano.

Saharan dust events occur when strong winds lift fine particles from North African desert surfaces and carry them across the Mediterranean Sea, affecting air quality, visibility, and ecosystems across a wide area.

Located in the North Atlantic Ocean between Iceland and Norway, the Faroe Islands are an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, characterised by steep volcanic terrain and a highly dynamic marine climate.

Kelimutu volcano, on Flores Island in Indonesia, is known for its three summit crater lakes, each characterised by distinct colours as a result of volcanic activity.

Strasbourg, in north-eastern France near the German border, is a major European administrative centre and a key hub on the Upper Rhine.

The province of South Holland, in the Netherlands, is internationally renowned for flower and bulb cultivation, particularly for tulips grown near the towns of Lisse, Hillegom, and Noordwijkerhout.

Super Typhoon Sinlaku formed over the western Pacific Ocean in early April 2026 and intensified rapidly as it approached the Mariana Islands, a United States territory east of the Philippines.

The Scandinavian Peninsula, which comprises Norway, Sweden, and Finland, is characterised by a diverse landscape of rugged mountains, extensive boreal forests, and deeply indented coastlines shaped by ancient glaciers.

The ECMWF-ESA Machine Learning Workshop, set to take place in the picturesque city of Bologna, Italy, from April 13 to April 17, 2026, promises to be a pivotal gathering for professionals and enthusiasts in the fields of meteorology and earth observation.

Cabo San Lucas is a city in Mexico which has undergone significant urban expansion in recent years, growing into a key tourist and residential centre.

Situated in the southern Aegean Sea, Anafi is a small Greek island known for its rugged terrain and limited human presence.

The Gargano Peninsula extends into the Adriatic Sea in southern Italy, forming a distinctive coastal landscape shaped by shallow waters and sediment dynamics.

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) published its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, focusing on key climate trends in March 2026.

Cochrane is a small town in the Aysén Region of southern Chile, set within an Andean sector of Patagonia characterised by glacial valleys, snow-capped peaks, and temperate forests.

Following several weeks of persistent rain and low temperatures, high-pressure conditions across Central Europe on 7 April 2026 brought clear skies and late-spring temperatures.

7 March marks World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science”. In this context, monitoring air pollutants ...

Arctic sea ice follows a seasonal cycle of growth and retreat, influencing local ecosystems and global ocean dynamics.