Presentations and Video links of the 2nd Webinar on the FPCUP WG Africa Training of Trainers Programme.

Presentations and Video links of the 2nd Webinar on the FPCUP WG Africa Training of Trainers Programme.

Presentations and Video links of the 2nd Webinar on the FPCUP WG Africa Training of Trainers Programme.

The ski resorts of Sierra Nevada in Andalusia, Spain, have benefitted from record snowfall this season. Out of 112 km of ski trails, 97 km are currently open. This surpasses previous records and underscores the region's reputation as a prime destination for winter sports enthusiasts. The substantial snow accumulation has delighted skiers and...

This study is both a theoretical study of the Copernicus Data Space and a practical study incorporating several tests of the platform and analysis of concrete use cases.

The Canadian government is planning to create a marine protected area off the coast of Ontario to help safeguard biodiversity and habitats. This proposed protected area spans approximately 2,050 square kilometers and will help conserve various marine species and ecosystems, including freshwater fish habitats and important spawning grounds....

Severe and unrelenting weather conditions caused by Storm Monica have affected the serene landscape of the Camargue region, unleashing torrents of heavy rainfall that have flooded rivers and inundated low-lying areas upstream. The storm had catastrophic consequences in upriver regions, with local residents reported missing and emergency...

After last year’s historical deluge, Death Valley National Park, renowned for its extreme heat and arid landscape, recently gone through an unusually heavy rainfall episode. The rainwater transformed parts of the park into temporary lakes, allowing adventurous kayakers to paddle through the usually dry landscape of the park. The event showcases...

The katabatic winds in Antarctica are among the most remarkable meteorological phenomena on our planet. These winds are a result of gravity pulling denser air downwards towards lower density air. Katabatic winds can reach astonishing speeds, sometimes blowing at the speed of a hurricane. These winds shape the landscape of some regions of...

With the objective of supporting space entrepreneurship for a digitally sustainable Europe, the European Commission launched the Competitive Space Start-ups for Innovation Initiative (CASSINI) Hackathons in 2021.

At the end of last week, Portugal found itself in the grip of an intense storm that originated in the north Atlantic Ocean. As the area of low pressure moved from the Bay of Biscay southwards, it unleashed a score of extreme weather phenomena across Portugal, resulting in heavy rain, sporadic snow, and strong winds. Along Portugal's west coast,...

The recent drought in the Spanish islands of Ibiza and Formentera has created significant challenges, affecting agriculture, water reserves, and the overall ecosystem. Erratic rain patterns and increasing demand for water on the islands have resulted in critically low water reserves while farmers struggle to irrigate their crops. The drought...

At the end of February, Texas was devastated by the worst wildfire in its recent history, which engulfed nearly 486,000 hectares of land in just a few days. The scale of destruction prompted the Governor to declare a state of disaster in 60 counties. The fire has caused at least two casualties and has displaced thousands of inhabitants. In this...

The Aral Sea, historically a lifeline for communities in Asia, has fallen victim to the rapid pace of climate change. Human activities dating back to the 1920s, coupled with increasingly erratic weather patterns associated with climate change, have resulted in a drastic reduction in the size of the water body. Once a thriving inland body of...

Star dunes are one of the largest and most complex sand formations on Earth. Because these dunes are formed by opposing winds that change direction, understanding their age provides insights into the climates of previous eras. Scientists  recently discovered that the Lala Lallia star dunes in Morocco were formed 13,000 years ago. Using...

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) recently released its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, which highlights the fact that February 2024 was the warmest February on record globally. With an average surface air temperature of 13.54°C, the month surpassed the previous record set in 2016 by 0.12°C. This marks the ninth consecutive month of...

A new eruptive phase of the La Cumbre volcano on Fernandina Island in the Galapagos began on 3 March. Though the island lacks human inhabitants, it hosts diverse wildlife, including iguanas, penguins, and flightless cormorants. The eruption is still ongoing and could pose a threat for the local fauna and flora. One of the Copernicus Sentinel-2...

The Arctic, a region rich in unique ecosystems and home to fascinating wildlife such as polar bears, walruses and narwhals, plays a pivotal role in the Earth’s climate system. The extensive snow and ice cover reflects a large portion of sunlight back into space, balancing global temperatures. However, this critical balance is being disrupted by...

Rapid sea level rise in the Gulf of Mexico, driven by warming waters and unique wind patterns, is threatening vital seagrass habitats in Texas, according to a study by the University of Texas at Austin. After analysing a 30-year database, the researchers observed a decline in seagrasses that correlated closely with rising sea levels....

On 6 March 2024, DG DEFIS presented the results of its recently concluded study on an EU Space Label concept to support standardisation in the field of Space Traffic Management.