At the end of January 2026, Storm Kristin hit Portugal, causing five casualties, as well as flooding and strong swell along the coast. The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) Rapid Mapping was activated ...

A new era for European space connectivity is unfolding. With IRIS², the European Union is building a sovereign satellite constellation that will secure communications, protect critical infrastructure, and expand secure connectivity to citizens, including in underserved areas. In this Observer, we explore what IRIS² is, how it builds on the...

Lipno Reservoir, the largest reservoir in the Czech Republic, lies on the upper course of the Vltava River close to the Austrian border and is framed by the forests of the Bohemian Forest region. In winter, the reservoir often freezes, but this winter the lake surface took ...

Since the beginning of 2026, severe floods have affected southern and central Mozambique, inundating about 290,000 hectares. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the ongoing flooding has forced more than ...

2 February marks World Wetlands Day, which raises awareness of the important role wetlands play in sustaining life on Earth, their ecological function in supporting migratory bird populations, and the value of traditional knowledge in ...