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From 8 to 12 June 2026, the first Digital Ocean Week brought representatives from EU institutions and Member States, scientists, industry, and users to Brussels and online to explore the future of…
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On 14 June 2026, a wildfire was reported close to the Kangerluarsuk Ungalleq fjord, north-east of Sisimiut, Greenland’s second-largest city. The fire broke out in a largely ice-covered landscape of…
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed on 17 June, highlights the importance of monitoring heat- and water-related stress on land, ecosystems, and societies.
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On 8 June 2026, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines. The earthquake uplifted sections of the island’s southern coastline, raising the seabed by up to…
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Between 10 and 11 June 2026, a major winter storm brought significant snowfall to high-altitude sections of the Andes along the Argentina–Chile border, marking one of the first major snow events of…
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Signy and Moe Islands form part of the South Orkney Islands, a remote, heavily glaciated archipelago in the Southern Ocean, situated approximately 600 kilometers northeast of the Antarctic…
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According to a study recently published in the scientific journal Science, global mangrove loss has slowed after decades of widespread decline linked to aquaculture, agriculture practices, and…
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The Mahakam Delta, located on the eastern side of Borneo in the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan, is one of the major river deltas draining into the Makassar Strait.
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The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 is bringing global attention to ecosystems which cover more than half of the Earth's land surface, support the livelihoods of nearly two…
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Second-warmest May globally sees record-breaking temperatures and intense heatwave in western Europe
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has published its latest monthly Climate Bulletin, focusing on key climate trends for May 2026.
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This data visualisation presents Madrid, Spain, using Urban Atlas data. In particular, the image on the left shows the Building Block Heights Layer, the image in the middle shows the Land Cover/Land…
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Lake Shkodra, the largest lake in the Balkan Peninsula, has been designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This transboundary lake, shared by Albania and Montenegro, has significant ecological value,…
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If you are 14-18 y.o. and have always dreamed of looking at our planet from space, exploring all corners of the world without leaving your home, you are the one we are looking for! Join the…
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8 June marks World Oceans Day 2026, a UN’s initiative highlighting the importance of ocean monitoring to better understand marine conditions, support policy, and inform decisions across coastal and…
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Observed on 7 June each year, World Food Safety Day highlights the importance of secure, resilient food systems, from farm production to supply chains, and the careful management of agricultural land.
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Ambae Volcano is a large shield volcano in northern Vanuatu, in the Pacific Ocean. Its summit caldera contains three lakes: Lake Manaro Voui occupies the central part of the caldera, while Lake…
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5 June marks World Environment Day 2026, under the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future”, highlighting the important role of nature-based solutions in addressing climate change and…
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For more than 35 years, CORINE Land Cover (CLC) has tracked how Europe's landscapes are changing. With the sixth iteration set for release in Q3 2026, this Observer traces the history of CLC,…
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The Gulf of Saint-Malo lies between Brittany and Normandy, in north-western France. It is known for strong tidal dynamics, which influence coastal waters, sediment transport, and the surrounding…
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In late May 2026, several countries in Western Europe faced above-average temperatures. During the same period, large areas of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea also recorded above-average…
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