Shape the future of Earth Observation for Africa The African Research Fellowship (ARF) programme, part of the EO AFRICA flagship initiative of the European Space Agency (ESA) in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) and its specialised agency, the African Space Agency (AfSA), empowers the next generation of African EO leaders. Since its launch in …
Understanding how Earth’s upper atmosphere is changing is essential for reliable climate assessment. Yet for decades, scientists have lacked a consistent, long-term record of ozone and temperature in the mesosphere, the atmospheric region between roughly 50 and 100 km altitude. This layer plays a key role in atmospheric chemistry, solar interaction, and vertical coupling with …
An EC-ESA coordinated effort is bringing together satellites, models and scientific expertise to resolve one of the largest remaining uncertainties in climate prediction: how aerosols interact with clouds. Europe’s ability to forecast near-term climate trends over the next 10-30 years – a key timeframe central to policy and investment decisions – depends on resolving this …
For decades, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites quietly transformed how we observe Earth. From early defence missions to flagship Earth-observation platforms like ERS, Envisat, and Sentinel-1, SAR has been valued for its ability to see through clouds, darkness, and adverse weather. Today, a new chapter has begun. Small satellites, flying in coordinated constellations and …
The European Commission has launched the Horizon Europe 2026–2027 Work Programme, opening for a new set of calls that reinforce Europe’s ambition to lead the global green transition through science, innovation and strategic partnerships. A key feature of the new work programme is the strengthened coordination between EC and ESA across Clusters 5 (Climate, Energy …
The EarthCODE team is pleased to announce the launch of the new EarthCODE Portal, a refreshed online space designed to strengthen Europe’s capacity for transparent, collaborative, and reproducible Earth System Science. EarthCODE represents FAIR Science for Earth Action, and the portal allows users to create, find, and collaborate on Earth system science experiments, unlocking the …
From 25 to 27 May 2026, the University of Dar Es Salaam will host the EO AFRICA R&D FORUM 2026 – Achievement and Future Pathways. The event will highlight cutting-edge research and innovation within Africa’s food-water nexus, showcasing how Earth Observation supports sustainable water management, agriculture, and food security. Secure your place among the stakeholders shaping …
The DeepExtremes project has been awarded the regional SaxFDM Open Data Award 2025 in recognition of its outstanding approach to research data management and its strong commitment to open science. The award is presented by SaxFDM, the Saxon Research Data Management Initiative, and honors projects that exemplify best practices in making research data open, FAIR …
Last November 21 the European Severe Storms Laboratory (ESSL) has announced that Blanka Piskala, research fellow at the ESA Science Hub, is the recipient of the Heino Tooming Award 2025. The honour was presented at this year’s European Conference on Severe Storms (ECSS2025), recognising her team’s innovative work on understanding lightning and convective storms through …
Since 2021, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the African Union Commission (AUC) have collaborated on the African Research Fellowship (ARF) program. This initiative is designed to empower emerging African researchers (Postdoc, PhD and master’s degree holders) with significant research experience in Earth Observation (EO). Fellows are challenged to develop innovative and reliable solutions for …
