The 2026 wildfire season has started early, with several European regions already experiencing significant fire activity, as highlighted by recent media reports (e.g. El País, Le Monde, The Guardian). Recent activations of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (the European Union’s emergency response service) for wildfires in France and Spain further underscore the continued need for …
The transition towards a climate-neutral future requires informed decisions across multiple sectors, from agriculture and energy to urban planning and environmental monitoring. Earth Observation (EO) technologies are increasingly playing a central role in providing the information needed to guide these decisions. This is being demonstrated with the Green Transition Information Factories concept, as outlined in …
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 …
In a significant step towards smarter urban management, ESA and AMA Roma – Rome’s municipal waste management agency – are demonstrating how Earth Observation can transform city operations. From identifying illegal waste dumping to monitoring ground stability, this collaboration showcases the growing role of space-based intelligence in addressing complex urban challenges. As cities grow in …
Since the latest updates on the Green Transition Information Factories (GTIF) initiative, significant progress has been achieved across multiple fronts, reinforcing the role of Earth Observation in supporting the Green Transition. This update highlights key developments, including new GTIF instances, operational services, national-level consolidation efforts, and the evolution toward Information Factory projects. It also announces …
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, …
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 …
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 …
