Over the past decade, Copernicus has been at the forefront of Earth Observation (EO), delivering a constant stream of high-quality data to support evidence-based policymaking and enable informed decisions across both the public and private sectors. It has helped to guide climate action initiatives, shape air quality strategies, and improve...

Canada is currently facing an intense fire season, with hundreds of active wildfires across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba, prompting the evacuation of thousands of residents. Smoke from these fires has severely degraded air quality both locally and across borders, including the United States.  This false colour image, acquired by one of...

This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 2 August 2025, shows vivid turquoise and milky-blue swirls in the Barents Sea, north of Scandinavia. These striking patterns are caused by a large phytoplankton bloom, microscopic photosynthetic organisms that form the base of the marine food chain and contribute...

Stretching across the arid plains of northern Patagonia, the Alto Valle of the Río Negro is a remarkable agricultural oasis in Argentina. Despite the surrounding semi-desert landscape, this narrow strip thrives thanks to irrigation from the Río Negro River, supporting one of the country's most productive fruit-growing regions. Orchards of...

Mount Bromo, located in the Area Gunung Bromo, Podokoyo, Pasuruan in East Java, Indonesia, is a prominent active volcano and a popular tourist destination within the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Rising to 2,329 metres, it is famous for its captivating sunrise views and its vast surrounding sea of volcanic sand. The volcano is part of the...