Wildfires in Europe are becoming more severe and more frequent. That’s why the mapping and monitoring products provided by the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) will become increasingly important to our preparation for and response to these events.

Coral reefs are the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on Earth. In addition to serving as a habitat and food resource for 25% of marine species, they provide the world with nearly EUR 2.5 billion in goods and services each year.

Following the landfall of Typhoon Fung-wong on 9 November 2025, northern regions of the Philippines were affected by extensive flooding, with the Cagayan Valley among the worst hit areas. The typhoon brought intense rainfall, causing the Cagayan River to overflow its banks, submerging agricultural land, infrastructure, and urban areas,...

The summer of 2025 in Europe highlighted the growing impact of extreme heat. According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Bulletins, successive heatwaves in June, July, and August pushed “feels-like” temperatures to dangerous levels in parts of the continent. These recurring events highlight a clear, data-backed...

In October 2025, the volcanic island of Nisyros, in the south-eastern Aegean Sea, was recognised as the tenth Greek site to join the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, reflecting its geological and environmental value. Nisyros is a dormant volcano within one of the most tectonically active zones of the eastern Mediterranean, shaped by past...