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 ...

Stretching across central Bulgaria, the Balkan Mountains, also known as Stara Planina, form a rugged mountain chain between the Danubian Plain and the Thracian Lowland. At their heart lies ...

A cold wave affected Eastern Europe in January 2026, bringing sub-zero temperatures which caused widespread frost and sustained snow cover across Lithuania. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 24 January 2026, shows the Nagliai Nature Reserve, part of the Curonian Spit

Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are two of the easternmost Canary Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the north-western coast of Africa. The islands are characterised by an arid to semi-arid climate, limited freshwater resources, and predominantly volcanic and sandy terrain, which

On 26 January 2026, a dense plume of Saharan dust moved northwards from North Africa, affecting air quality across large parts of Greece, the Balkans, and the south-eastern Mediterranean. This data visualisation, based on Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS)

On 16 January 2026, wildfires broke out across central Chile, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. The fire resulted in at least ...

At the end of January 2026, a severe winter storm affected large parts of eastern Canada, causing exceptionally low temperatures across Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Cold, dry continental air flowed over the comparatively warmer waters of the Atlantic ...

2026 will mark a turning point for Europe’s space ecosystem.

Every year, 26 January marks the International Day of Clean Energy, highlighting the importance of accelerating the transition towards sustainable and low-carbon energy systems. In the European Union, this objective ...

In mid-January 2026, heavy snowfall blanketed large parts of the European continent, with significant accumulation across Hungary, Romania, ...

After remaining grounded for several decades, Iceberg A-23a began drifting northwards in 2024. In early 2025, it started to break up near South Georgia as it reached warmer ocean waters. These images, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites, show the reduction in ...

Mercator Ocean International's latest report, based on Copernicus Marine Service data, summarises ocean conditions in 2025, which were marked...

Lake Balaton is Central Europe’s largest freshwater lake and a key ecological and economic asset in Hungary. Following several days of prolonged freezing temperatures, the lake surface has frozen for the first time in ...

This Copernicus Sentinel-1 image, acquired on 20 January 2026 at 05:04 UTC, shows wind-modulated sea surface conditions across the southern Tyrrhenian Sea during the passage of Storm Harry, a deep Mediterranean low-pressure system. Radar backscatter intensity varies markedly ...

SUNSHINE is an EU-funded project coordinated by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS)

Arctic sea ice extent remained below average during December 2025, with particularly reduced ice coverage observed northeastern of the Svalbard archipelago. This area showed a notable absence of sea ice, reflecting broader anomalous conditions across the Arctic. According to the ...

Renowned for its extensive network of parks, forests, lakes, and rivers, Berlin, the capital of Germany, is considered one of Europe’s greenest capitals, with almost half of its territory covered by green and blue spaces. The city appears under a blanket of snow in this Copernicus ...

Large wildfires have been ongoing in Argentine Patagonia since early January 2026, impacting vast areas of native forest and shrubland. According to the local authorities, the fires spread across the provinces ...

Prolonged heavy rainfall in early January 2026 caused rivers to overflow across parts of central and western Albania, leading to flooding in low-lying areas and along major river corridors. The event affected several cities, including Fier and Berat, where floodwaters inundated

In addition to Trenčín, Slovakia, Oulu, Finland has been awarded the title of European Capital of Culture in 2026, thanks to its dedication to fostering a “Cultural Climate Change” to address global challenges. Located in northern Finland, Oulu is known for its strong technology sector, innovative cultural scene, and close connection to nature...