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Satellites help locate water in Niger
Due to the rainfall variability in time and in space, during recent years the rain-fed agriculture struggles to meet the requirements of food security in the Sahel area. ESA’s WADE (Water reso...
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Read moreValue of satellites recognised for conserving wetlands
Wetlands are areas that are covered with water for long enough periods to support plants that thrive in wet soils, so they are not all wet year-round. The areas include marshes, swamps, bogs and wet m...
Earth Sciences | Read moreHurricane Ike tracked by ESA’s Envisat
Knowing the strength and path of hurricanes is critical for issuing timely warnings. Earth observation (EO) satellites are key means of providing synoptic data on the forces that power the storm, such...
Earth Sciences | Read moreExtended cyclone relief efforts aided from space
Immediately after the disaster, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) asked the International Charter on 'Space and Major Disasters', referred to as ‘the Charter’...
Physics and Astronomy | Read moreEarth observation highlighted at UN biological diversity conference
In recognition of the importance of biological diversity in sustaining the Earth's population of six billion, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) was signed by 150 government leader...
Ecology, The Environment and Conservation | Read moreEurope celebrates its first Maritime Day
With nearly 70 000 km of coastline, two oceans and four seas, Europe’s maritime policy is key to safeguarding ocean ecosystems and coastal regions while at the same time ensuring maritime and coastal ...
Ecology, The Environment and Conservation | Read moreChilean volcano captured blasting ash
The 1000 m-high volcano had been dormant for thousands of years before erupting on 2 May, causing the evacuation of thousands. Chaiten Volcano is located in southern Chile 10 km northeast of the town ...
Earth Sciences | Read moreSatellites take sustainability to new heights
Companies that aim to create wealth while also contributing to the long-term quality of life and respect for the environment regularly issue environmental audits of their Corporate Sustainable Develop...
Earth Sciences | Read moreUN climate conference hears how EO can help
The Protocol commits its signatories to reduce levels of greenhouse gases – chief among them carbon dioxide – believed to be increasing global warming. Around 25 billion tonnes of extra carbon dioxide...
Ecology, The Environment and Conservation | Read moreWater authorities in Africa receive training in Earth Observation
"The course was very useful, especially for those in the field, as tools are very limited in Africa," Patrick Khisa of Kenya said. Khisa said the course, hosted by the Regional Centr...
Ecology, The Environment and Conservation | Read moreEarth Observation essential for geohazard mitigation
Because of their unique, panoramic view from space, Earth Observation (EO) satellites can regularly monitor high-risk regions – namely over volcanoes, major landslides and seismic faults. Satellite im...
Earth Sciences | Read moreERS-2 data vital for maritime security
The MARitime Security Service (MARISS) is a GMES Service Element (GSE) initiative that integrates near real time satellite Earth Observation (EO) data with conventional vessel tracking data to deliver...
Ecology, The Environment and Conservation | Read moreBirth of an iceberg
The animation highlights the movement in the area between September 2006 and October 2007. The Pine Island Glacier is visible stretching from the right of the image to the centre. The tongue of Pine I...
Earth Sciences | Read moreEC unveils new EU maritime policy
European Commissioner in charge of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Joe Borg said: "This is a crucial first step for Europe's oceans and sea – unlocking the potential and facing the challenges...
Ecology, The Environment and Conservation | Read moreGreeks get space-based help in wake of deadly fires
More than 60 people were killed and thousands left homeless in the worst forest fires to hit Greece in decades. According to data from ESA’s ERS-2 and Envisat satellites, which continuously survey fir...
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