Nice, located on the southeastern coast of France along the French Riviera, is known for its stunning Mediterranean setting and rich cultural heritage. Situated between the Alps and the sea, Nice enjoys a mild climate year-round and is the leading resort city of the Côte d’Azur, or French Riviera. The city boasts a unique blend of French and...

The Eastern Mediterranean basin is currently affected by prolonged drought, as reported by the European Drought Observatory of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS). These Copernicus Sentinel-2 images illustrate the decline in water levels at the Asprokremmos Reservoir, an important freshwater source for agriculture and local...

This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image shows České Středohoří, or the Central Bohemian Uplands, in the Czech Republic.  This region is the site of the LIFE České Středohoří Project, launched in 2017. The project is dedicated to restoring 277 hectares of unmanaged grasslands through increased support for traditional forms of farming. It also works to...

This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from 20 March 2025 shows Puntarenas, Costa Rica from above. Puntarenas is a coastal city situated on a narrow peninsula and known for its beautiful beaches and rich marine life. According to the World Bank, a 1-metre rise in sea levels could inundate 90% of the dry land of the city, with flooding possible up to...

EU Space Surveillance and Tracking (EU SST) factsheet