Since July 2024, heavy rainfall and rising water levels in major rivers, including the Chari River, have caused severe flooding in the Far North region of Cameroon, affecting more than 400,000 people as of 11 October 2024.  The flooding has impacted schools, health centres, and farmland. In neighbouring Chad, approximately two million people...

This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image acquired on 21 October 2024 shows Vienna, Austria, which has been voted the most livable city in the world.  This rating is partly due to the city’s accessible public transit system. Three out of ten people in Vienna use public transport, while over a third commute by walking. In 2022, 792 million passengers...

Along the coast of Ballyheally, Ireland, sea levels have risen 20 centimetres since the 19th century. Higher levels have led to storm surges, which increase the rate of coastal erosion. In this part of Ireland, which has a soft sediment coast that is particularly vulnerable to erosion, coastal buildings are being threatened as sea levels...

At over 100 metres in height, Dune du Pilat in France is the tallest sand dune in Europe. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and a vast pine forest to the east, the dune is composed of fine, shifting sands, shaped by wind and tides over thousands of years. The dune’s surrounding area features coastal wetlands and diverse ecosystems,...

The Bieszczady National Park (BNP), at the southernmost point of Poland, is the country’s third biggest national park. Renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, it is home to diverse wildlife, including rare species such as the European bison. Eighty percent of the park consists of deciduous and mixed forests, which transform into a vibrant mix...