11 October marks World Migratory Bird Day, dedicated to raising awareness for the conservation and protection of migratory birds and their unique habitats around the world.  The Jade Bight in Germany, internationally recognised for its importance in bird staging and migration, is a designated Ramsar site and part of the Wadden Sea UNESCO World...

Kati Thanda (or Lake Eyre), Australia's largest salt lake, is located in the arid interior of South Australia. This unique and fragile inland basin is typically dry during the austral spring, which takes place between September and November.  October typically marks the return of high temperatures and intense evaporation, leaving behind only...

This data visualisation is based on the Global Land Cover product from the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS), released in June 2025 as part of the new Land Cover and Forest Monitoring (LCFM) suite. Based on Copernicus Sentinel-2 data, the Global Land Cover product provides a detailed view of the Earth’s surface for the year 2020, with a...

Priscilla formed in early October 2025, becoming the fourth major hurricane of this Pacific season. It rapidly strengthened from a tropical depression to reach hurricane status within 48 hours. It swept across a region of high ecological value along Mexico’s western coastline, home to mangrove forests, coastal wetlands, and rich marine...

Aalborg, Denmark’s fourth-largest city, blends urban life with ecological awareness. Surrounded by a mosaic of agricultural land, parks, and bodies of water, the area supports diverse ecosystems which benefit from sustainable urban planning and environmental monitoring. The city is also home to over 15 space- and satellite-related companies,...