Inle Lake, a freshwater lake in the Shan Mountains in eastern Myanmar, has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding biodiversity and rich cultural heritage. However, the lake's surface area has decreased significantly in recent years due to the expansion of floating farms, mainly used to grow tomatoes. This image...

On 15 November 2023, DG DEFIS hosted the 5th meeting of the EU Industry and Start-ups Forum on Space Traffic Management (EISF).

The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) hosted its Annual Conference on a special date, the International Disaster Risk Reduction Day.

Mount Etna is an active volcano located in eastern Sicily, Italy.  The third paroxysm of 2023 occurred on 12 November. The lava fountain activity lasted several hours during the night, accompanied by a dense eruptive cloud laden with pyroclastic material (ash and lapilli) which fell in a narrow sector on the eastern slope of the volcano. The...

On 14 November 2023, DG DEFIS attended for the first time the SpaceTechExpo Europe conference in Bremen, Germany.