The 12th National Seminar on Snow, held on the name day of "Pyry" (meaning "blizzard" in Finnish), took place at the Arctic Centre in Rovaniemi. The event included a session by FPCUP SNOWLOADS,…
On 29 October 2024, parts of southern and eastern Spain were affected by severe flash flooding following record rainfall. Dozens of deaths have been reported as emergency workers continue operations…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
Ecuador is in the midst of its worst drought in more than 60 years. The ongoing crisis has dropped water reserves to critical levels, impacting electricity service in a country which relies on…
In 2023, over 90 million people worldwide were affected by disasters ranging from floods and wildfires to droughts. In a world where so many are impacted, there is a critical need for effective early…
Protected Areas (MPAs) are increasingly seen as essential for preserving marine biodiversity while supporting local communities. These legally protected zones, which span oceans, estuaries, and…
Oral contribution “Riparian forests are key regulators of thermal conditions across European rivers” at the XXII Congress of the Iberian Association of Limnology (AIL) .
Showcase of the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS) Portfolio for adressing the development of the remote sensing indiccators and the Cop.RIVER toolkit.
Expert workshop to discuss the "Needs and methodologies for riparian vegetation characterisation" with key actors in the implementation of environmental regulations.
After being impacted by torrential rainfall and subsequent flooding from Storm Boris in September 2024, on 19 October the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna has been affected by another severe episode…
Cursos on-line que impartiremos el próximo mes de noviembre, dentro de la programación INTERCOONECTA de la AECID (Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo), y en el contexto del programa FPCUP (Framework Partnership Agreement on Copernicus User Uptake) de la Comisión Europea.