From 14 to 19 June 2026, ETH Zurich hosted the Beyond the Visible Summer School at its recently created Heilbronn campus in Germany, bringing together students and early-career researchers from around the world to explore the role of artificial intelligence and Earth observation in supporting more sustainable management of terrestrial resources, with a particular focus …
An Internal Research Fellow (PostDoc) opportunity is currently open for applicants who have recently completed, or are close to completing, a PhD in physics, engineering, Earth system or climate science, with research experience and peer-reviewed publications in relevant fields. During this two-year fellowship, you will contribute to cutting-edge Earth observation research within ESA’s Earth System …
The Sustainable and Adaptive Agriculture Solutions activity comprises four coordinated projects advancing Earth Observation (EO) enabled methods to address emerging agricultural challenges. Crop Yield Estimation and Forecasting at Parcel Level will develop EO and AI enhanced approaches for yield forecasting and anomaly detection (24 months). Next Generation Thermal Products for Crop Health and Water Use …
The Adaptive Forest Management (AFM) project will be awarded for the execution of two activities – AFM Resilience and AFM Regrowth. The first contract of AFM – AFM Resilience – is dedicated to advancing our understanding of forest resilience, pioneering EO methods to map indicators that show the capacity of forest ecosystems to withstand, adapt, …
The Urban Development, Liveability and Adaptation R&D activity comprises three projects to develop,, together with key end-users, Earth Observation-integrated solutions addressing key urban challenges: World Informal Settlements will develop regional to global EO-based methodology to identify, characterise and monitor evolution of informal settlements, providing consistent and scalable statistics and socio-economic indicators; Urban Liveability and Adaptation …
ESA will be present at the EGU General Assembly 2026 (4–8 May, Vienna) with a dynamic programme of talks and live demonstrations at its booth in the Austria Center Vienna. Bringing together scientists, developers and policy experts, ESA’s presence will highlight how Earth Observation (EO) is advancing research, supporting climate action, and enabling new digital …
This activity is designed to directly support Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) by developing Earth Observation (EO)-integrated workflows for the development of key Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) and their transformation into selected indicators of the Global Biodiversity Framework’s (GBF) monitoring framework. By integrating EO data and providing practical monitoring and assessment tools, …
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 Space Agency (AfSA), an organ of the African Union, and in coordination with the African Union Commission (AUC)—empowers the next generation of African Earth …
On 22 January 2026, the Italian Italian Embassy in Prague organised with ESA a special educational session introducing Czech students to Earth Observation (EO) from space, with lectures delivered by experts from ESA’s ESRIN centre in Frascati, Italy. The interactive event, hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague, gathered students and teachers from 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 …
