A few weeks ago, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of Copernicus. It was a momentous occasion with no shortage of deep reflections on just how far the programme has come in the last quarter century.

According to the Combined Drought Indicator (CDI) data by the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) European Drought Observatory (EDO), the Iberian Peninsula is suffering from a prolonged drought. In the first ten days of June, 60% of the territory was under “alert” conditions. The drought has had a severe impact on crops, and the...

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 25 June 2023, shows the intricate swirls from phytoplankton blooms in the North Sea. The blooms take on various shades, ranging from emerald green to turquoise, creating a visually captivating tableau against the deep blue of the surrounding water.  Phytoplankton contribute...

This image, captured by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 10 June 2023, shows the Drömling Biosphere Reserve, one of the 11 new biosphere reserves recently designated by UNESCO.    Located on both sides of the border between Saxony-Anhalt and Lower Saxony, this reserve is a vibrant mosaic of ecosystems shaped by centuries of human...

These images, acquired by Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 29 June 2022 and 14 June 2023, show the Canelon Grande Reservoir in Montevideo, Uruguay, which is going through an unprecedented water crisis. Uruguay is facing its worst drought in decades, caused by precipitation deficits, above-average temperatures and recurrent heatwaves. The...