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SUMMARY:15th Advanced Training Course on Land Remote Sensing: The Water Cycle
DESCRIPTION:\n‼️IMPORTANT: The official event website  is temporarily unavailable.\nService will resume soon!\nBackground\n\n\nThe European Space Agency (ESA) is organising an Advanced Training Course on Land Remote Sensing with focus on the Water Cycle in collaboration with the University of Perugia. This course is dedicated to training the next generation of Earth Observation (EO) scientists and experts\, working with water cycle related topics\, in using data from Copernicus Sentinels and other satellite missions for science and applications development. The course is part of the Earth Action element of ESA’s FutureEO programme. \nObjectives\n\n\nThe course aims at: \n\nTraining the next generation of scientists and professionals in remote sensing for water cycle\nExplaining the theoretical principles\, processing algorithms and data products from multiple sources including optical\, thermal and microwave (including altimetry).\n\nTopics\n\n\nThe training will include theory and hands-on sessions on the following topics: \n\nPrecipitation\nSoil moisture\nAnthropogenic water use\nSnow\nRunoff and river discharge\nEvaporation\nTerrestrial water storage\nWater budget closure\n\nThe course will cover the use of SAR\, multispectral\, hyperspectral\, thermal and satellite altimetry data. An overview of the status of relevant EO missions in operation and under development will also be provided. \nA field excursion is foreseen (more details will follow). \nParticipation\n\n\nThe 5-day course will be held from 7 to 11 September 2026 at the University of Perugia\, Italy. Postgraduate\, PhD students\, post-doctoral research scientists and professionals interested in the applications of Earth Observation for water cycle related topics are welcome to apply for the course. Most of the students will be selected among candidates from institutions/companies in Europe and Canada\, but also a few from other countries may be selected.\nDiscover more about the application process by visiting the official training course website https://landtraining2026.esa.int/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/15th-advanced-training-course-on-land-remote-sensing-the-water-cycle/
LOCATION:University of Perugia\, Italy\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Training/Education
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SUMMARY:ESA Polar Science Cluster Collocation Meeting 2026 ❄️
DESCRIPTION:\nIntroduction\nThe polar regions are experiencing rapid and dramatic changes. Often viewed as early indicators of global climate change\, changes in the cryosphere have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems\, sea level\, weather patterns\, and human activities. Quantifying these changes and understanding their drivers and impacts remains a pressing scientific and societal challenge. \nThe ESA Polar Science Cluster collocation meeting brings together the polar and cryosphere research community to share progress\, identify research priorities\, strengthen collaboration and align scientific efforts. By fostering exchange\, the meeting aims to advance the use of Earth Observation in cryospheric science\, and enhance the integration of Earth Observation\, in-situ measurements\, modelling\, and innovative methodologies to improve understanding of polar processes. \nThe event will take place in Innsbruck\, Austria\, from 15th to 17th September\, with an excursion on 18th September. \n\nObjectives\nThe overall objectives for this workshop are to: \n\nPresent the latest activities of ESA Polar Science Cluster projects\nHighlight new and innovative opportunities for Earth Observation in cryospheric science\nIdentify scientific priorities\, gaps and challenges to help define the next polar science research goals\nShare the latest research and scientific results within polar science including the use of Earth Observation and synergies with modelling and in-situ activities.\nFoster collaboration between ESA Polar Science Cluster Projects\, EU Horizon European and other international initiatives (Antarctica InSync\, IPY5\, etc.)\n\n                                                  \n \nTheme\n\n\n\n\nAll research related to polar science and the cryosphere is welcome. The focus of the meeting includes: \n\nIce Sheets and ice shelves\nSea Ice\nGlaciers\nPermafrost\nOcean – Ice – Atmosphere interactions\nEcology and biodiversity\nMethodological Advances in Earth Observation (new data products\, future missions)\nMethodological Synergies (Earth Observation\, In-situ\, modelling\, AI)\n\n\nAbstract submission and Registration\n  \nFor more information about  the Abstract submission and Registration \, visit the official event website 👉ESA Polar Science Cluster Collocation Meeting 2026 \n  \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/esa-polar-science-cluster-collocation-meeting-2026-%e2%9d%84%ef%b8%8f/
LOCATION:Villa Blanka  Event Center\, Weiherburggasse 8\, Innsbruck\, 6020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Environmental Crimes joint workshop with ESA-JRC-UNODC
DESCRIPTION:\nAbstract submission\n\n\nCALL FOR PRESENTATIONS/POSTERS\nWe invite the submission of contributions for Environmental Crimes workshop\nHERE\nAbstract Submission Period: The system is open from 03 June 2026 to 29 July 2026.\nAuthors are encouraged to submit abstracts that clearly reflect the content of the presentation or poster\, presenting research\, developments\, or applications relevant to the conference thematic areas. All submissions will be reviewed by the Programme Committee. NOTE: Abstract length should be between 200 and 300 words (one A4 page\, single space normally contains 400-500 words).\n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\nEnvironmental crime remains one of the fastest-growing forms of organised crime worldwide\, with estimated annual growth rates of 5–7%. It is highly complex to detect\, investigate and prosecute\, as criminal networks often operate across borders and exploit differences in legal frameworks\, enforcement capacities and national priorities. Environmental crime covers a wide and evolving range of offences\, including illegal waste management and shipment\, illegal logging and timber trade\, illegal mineral mining\, illegal fishing\, unlawful water abstraction\, pollution\, habitat destruction\, wildlife trafficking\, illegal ship recycling\, and serious breaches of chemicals\, mercury and greenhouse-gas legislation. \nAddressing these crimes requires strong international cooperation\, both to dismantle transnational criminal networks and to support more harmonised\, effective enforcement. In the European Union\, the new Environmental Crime Directive entered into force in May 2024\, with 21 May 2026 the deadline for transposing it into national law. The new Directive replaces the 2008 framework\, expanding the list of criminal offences strengthening penalties and investigative tools. \nRobust evidence and high-quality documentation are essential to detect\, investigate and prosecute environmental offences. In this context\, new technologies and analytical tools can play a decisive role. Recent advances in Earth Observation (EO)\, particularly satellite-based monitoring\, have made it possible to access data with increasing spatial\, spectral and temporal detail. EO-based intelligence can significantly enhance environmental crime investigations by strengthening monitoring\, inspection and evidentiary capabilities. At the same time\, its operational and legal use raises important challenges\, including data access and quality\, privacy considerations\, cross-border data sharing\, and the admissibility of geospatial evidence in judicial proceedings. \n\n\n\nEuropean Space Agency\, JRC and UNODC role\nThis workshop is a joint initiative of the European Space Agency (ESA)\, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission and of UNODC to foster a greater uptake of EO technology in environmental compliance assurance. \nThe Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission provides independent\, science-based evidence and knowledge to inform European policy. Notably\, it generates geospatial intelligence that enhances the European Commission’s capacity to implement and enforce EU environmental legislation. To promote environmental compliance assurance across EU Member States\, the JRC actively identifies and disseminates best practices regarding the utilization of geospatial data. In this regard\, the present workshop serves as a critical forum\, uniting practitioners and the Earth Observation community to address key challenges in environmental compliance. Furthermore\, the JRC hosts the Commission’s Knowledge Centre on Earth Observation (KCEO)\, which acts as the central focal point for integrating EO data into European Union policy. \nThe United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) supports Member States in preventing and countering crimes that affect the environment by strengthening criminal justice frameworks\, enhancing investigative and analytical capacities\, and fostering international cooperation. UNODC’s work covers a wide range of offences–including wildlife trafficking\, forest crime\, illegal mining and crimes in the fisheries sector and addresses their links with transnational organized crime\, corruption\, money-laundering and other enabling offences. Through this workshop\, UNODC contributes a global law-enforcement and criminal justice perspective\, together with extensive capacity building experience\, to help integrate Earth Observation-based intelligence into operational workflows\, cross-border investigations and evidence-based strategies to counter crimes that affect the environment. \nWorkshop Objectives \nThe workshop aims to: \n\nIdentify and review methods enabled by geospatial data sources\, and particularly EO\, to support better detection and characterization of environmental crimes and their consequences;\nEnhance awareness of the latest developments in geospatial and open source intelligence in the context of multidisciplinary evidence collection to assure environmental compliance;\nIdentify gaps in administrative capacity or expertise among enforcement authorities;\nCollect insights on priority areas to improve the integration of EO capabilities in intelligence workflows and protocols for environmental crime investigations;\nAligning with stakeholders’ agenda\, highlight the importance of developing crime-countering strategies that are evidence-based and data-driven\, addressing both the root causes of crime and its environmental\, societal and economic dimensions;\nInform the definition of requirements for EO and other geospatial products and services supporting environmental crime investigations;\nOutline a way forward to implement new solutions for a wider uptake of EO into investigations of environmental crimes within the ESA-JRC cooperation activities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\n\nThis workshop is intended for researchers\, governmental and non-governmental organizations\, investigative teams\, legal bodies\, and international agencies that develop or use EO for environmental compliance assurance\, and particularly enforcement activities.\nThese includes:\n\nPolice forces\, prosecutors\, judges\, and inspectors dealing with environmental compliance and enforcement;\nInternational organizations dealing with environmental compliance or crime and protection agencies;\nScientists using EO\, or others form of geospatial data\, to research issues related to environmental crime;\nLegal scholars researching the use of geospatial intelligence or OSINT data in compliance assurance;\nInternational organizations and NGOs working on environmental crime;\nRepresentatives from industry\, startups\, research centers active in the thematic areas addressed by the workshop \n\nThe workshop will be hosted at the ESA – ESRIN\, Frascati (Italy)\, as an in-person meeting\, with the possibility to follow the workshop remotely. \n\nTopic areas:\nThe workshop will be structured around the main aspects of environmental compliance assurance : promotion\, monitoring\, enforcement\, and capacity building. \nAbstracts can be submitted indicating one of these four areas. \nPromote\nEO technology serves as a powerful tool for raising businesses’ and duty-holders’ awareness of their compliance with environmental regulations by offering insights into the impact of their operations on the environment. For instance\, EO data can help assess greenhouse gas emissions\, land usage\, water pollution levels\, resources exploitation. This EO-derived data facilitates informed decision-making to ensure business operations are environmentally compliant. Presentations on EO-driven ‘preventive’ measures should be submitted within this thematic area. \nMonitor\nSpace technology can help assess and detect non-compliance with environmental regulations. Various types of sensors deployed in space offer extensive monitoring capabilities. For instance\, spectrometers sensors can be used to measure atmospheric pollution\, thermal infrared sensors to identify deforestation fires\, optical sensors to detect wildlife poaching\, and SAR sensors to track illegal fishing activities and oil spills\, clear forest cuts\, changes into mining sites among others. Such data can provide solid evidence and early alerts for enforcement in inspections\, audits\, investigations\, and examination of public complaints. Presentations on EO and OSINT enabled ‘diagnostics’ should be submitted within this thematic area. \nEnforce\nEnforcement provides the means to of stopping non-compliance with environmental rules\, applying sanctions\, and repairing environmental damage. It covers\, amongst other things\, official warnings\, cease-and-desist orders\, administrative or criminal proceedings\, application of sanctions\, and demands to take remedial action. Presentations on EO and OSINT-backed ‘corrective’ measures should be submitted within this thematic area. \nCapacity Building\nCapacity building supports the effective uptake and operational use of EO and OSINT technologies for environmental compliance. It includes activities aimed at strengthening institutional\, technical and analytical capacities among competent authorities\, enforcement bodies\, businesses and other relevant stakeholders. This may cover training\, knowledge transfer\, development of guidance\, sharing of best practices\, creation of user-friendly tools\, and support to data interpretation and integration into existing compliance workflows. Presentations on EO- and OSINT-enabled approaches that enhance skills\, cooperation and operational readiness for environmental compliance assurance should be submitted within this thematic area. \nThematic areas:\n\nAir pollution/ emissions\nWildlife\, Biodiversity and Protected Areas Crime\nFisheries and marine environmental crime\, including IUU Fishing and discharges\nLand Pollution\, illegal waste and Hazardous Substances\nIllegal mining\, quarrying and sand extraction\nIllegal water abstraction and water pollution\nForestry crimes\nIllegal Fires and Burning\nOther\n\nSchedule and Deadlines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract submission opening\n01 June 2026\n\n\nAbstract submission closing – EXTENDED\n29 July 2026\n\n\nNotification of acceptance\n03 August 2026\n\n\nIssue of Preliminary Programme\n04 August 2026\n\n\nRegistration Opening\n04 August 2026\n\n\nRegistration Closing\n01 September 2026\n\n\nIssue of Final Programme\nat the workshop\n\n\nWorkshop\n29 September to 01 October 2026\n\n\n\n\nFor more detailed information\, please go to the website https://envcrimes2026.esa.int/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme Committee\n\n\n\nPieter Beck\nJRC \n\n\n\n\nCorentin Bolyn\nJRC \n\n\n\n\nCoen Bussink\nUNODC \n\n\n\n\nGordon Campbell\nEuropean Space Agency – ESA \n\n\n\n\nMaria Michela Corvino\nEuropean Space Agency – ESA \n\n\n\n\nFederico Filipponi\nNational Research Council\, Italy \n\n\n\n\nAnja Korenblik\nUNODC \n\n\n\n\nFederica Marando\nEuropean Space Agency – ESA \n\n\n\n\nKenji Ose\nJRC \n\n\n\n\nThibault Taillade\nEuropean Space Agency – ESA \n\n\n\n\nAlessandra Tassa\nEuropean Space Agency – ESA \n\n\n\n\nChristelle Vancutsem\nJRC \n\n\n\n\n\nEOP-S-Environmental_Crimes_2026_WS_Privacy Notice_DPNR 3196\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/environmental-crimes-joint-workshop-with-esa-jrc-unodc/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshops
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SUMMARY:ESA’s 2026 Biomass MAAP Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Background\nBiomass represents an innovative leap in Earth observation. As the seventh mission in ESA’s Earth Explorer Programme\, it breaks new ground as the first satellite to deliver P-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) measurements from space. By utilizing a fully polarimetric system and collecting tomographic data\, the mission provides a unique capability to penetrate dense forest canopies and map 3D vegetation structures. This advanced SAR configuration offers an unprecedented dataset for quantifying global forest biomass and refining models of the terrestrial carbon cycle. \nBeyond forestry\, its long-wavelength signals provide new insights into subsurface geology in deserts\, the internal structure of ice sheets\, and the dynamics of the ocean and ionosphere. \nThis hackathon offers an exciting opportunity for Biomass pros and newcomers alike to collaborate\, share insights\, and help improve the Multi-Mission Algorithm and Analysis Platform (MAAP) and the BioPAL open-source processor suite during a hands-on week of coding. \nObjectives\nThe main objectives of the hackathon are to: \n\nFoster Global Collaboration: The event encourages open data sharing and collaborative workflows. It provides a unique space for experts to work together on Biomass data analysis\, cross-compare findings with other missions or in-situ data\, and brainstorm novel use cases for the mission’s output.\nEvolve Biomass Processors: A primary goal is the continuous improvement of the mission’s processing chains. Participants will help refine and evolve algorithms\, ensuring that the processors remain cutting-edge and capable of delivering the highest quality geophysical products.\nEnhance Data Accessibility: We aim to make high-quality data resources seamless and intuitive to use. By streamlining access\, we ensure researchers can dedicate their energy to scientific discovery rather than technical troubleshooting. The hackathon will serve as a vital feedback loop to further optimize the user experience on the MAAP.\nInnovate Analysis and Visualization Tools: Using the mission’s Collaborative Environment on the ESA MAAP\, participants will explore and develop innovative tools. The focus is on creating sophisticated methods to analyze and visualize complex datasets\, making Biomass insights more accessible and impactful for the global scientific community.\n\nContent\nThe following is a list of preliminary topics of interest for the hackathon. Participants can suggest additional topics or express interest in one or more of the preliminary ones. During the event\, participants will split into groups and work together on a selection of topics. \n\n\n\nID \nTopic \nProject \n\n\n1 \nPolSAR and PolInSAR Analytics\nImplement new PolSAR data layers and visualisations and submit the code for inclusion to next PyPolSARpro https://polsarpro.readthedocs.io/.\n\n\n2 \nRFI removal\nInvestigate novel techniques to remove Radio Frequency Interference from the SAR images.\n\n\n3 \nQGIS plugin\nimplement a plugin to import and visualise Biomass products in QGIS.\n\n\n4 \n3D forest structure visualisation\nImplement a jupyter notebook to visualise 3D forest structure observations from Biomass\, Terrestrial and Airborne Lidar.\n\n\n5 \nBiomass and Gedi intercomparison\nImplement a jupyter notebook to match GEDI and Biomass data and provide basic statistics\n\n\n6 \nBiomass validation\nUse Geo-Trees data to validate Biomass AGBD estimates.\n\n\n7 \nBiomass for Geology\nImplement Jupyter notbooks to support the analysis of Biomass data for geology applications (e.g. geological classification\, mapping of subsurface features in deserts\, etc).\n\n\n8 \nBiomass for Cryosphere\nImplement Jupyter notbooks to support the analysis of Biomass data for ice applications (e.g. mapping of ice structure\, ice flow\, sea ice concentration\, sea ice thickness\, etc).\n\n\n9 \nBiomass for Ocean\nImplement Jupyter notbooks to support the analysis of Biomass data for ocean applications (e.g. significant wave heights\, wave spectra\, icebergs\, mapping of internal waves\, etc).\n\n\n10 \nBiomass for Ionosphere\nImplement Jupyter notbooks to support the analysis of Biomass data for ionosphere applications (e.g. mapping TEC content\, TEC tomography\, etc.).\n\n\n11 \nBiomass for biodiversity\nImplement Jupyter notbooks to support the analysis of Biomass data for biodiversity applications (e.g. mapping forest types\, vertical and horizontal forest structure\, etc).\n\n\n12 \nForest Height from TomoSar\nimplement a method to derive forest height from TomoSAR observations.\n\n\n\n  \nPreliminary Programme\n \nParticipation\n\nA 5-day\, in-person hackathon\, 12–16 October 2026\, at ESOC (ESA’s Mission Control Centre) in Darmstadt (near Frankfurt)\, Germany.\nIt is open to Master\, PhD and postgraduate researchers interested in the Biomass mission and its applications.\nPython familiarity is required for the hands-on coding work.\nWorking language: English.\nNo participation fee. Participation is limited to 35 attendees.\nTo participate\, please apply using the registration link below.\n\nFor this edition of the BIOMASS Hackathon\, participation is limited to nationals of ESA’s Member States\, Associate Members\, European Cooperating States and Canada. \nRegistration\nRegistration Form \nRegistration deadline: Friday 31 July 2026 at 23:59 CEST. \nNotifications of acceptance: early September 2026. \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/esas-2026-biomass-maap-hackathon/
LOCATION:The European Space Operations Centre\, Robert-Bosch-Strasse 5\, Darmstadt\, Hesse\, 64293\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:8th ESA-ECMWF-EUMETSAT joint training in atmospheric composition
DESCRIPTION:\n‼️IMPORTANT: The official event website is temporarily unavailable.\nService will resume soon!\nNB: For the selected candidates\, the in-person training will take place from 19 Oct (morning) to 23 October (lunchtime). The webinars prior to the in-person training will be accessible to all\, including non-selected candidates. \n 👉Information will follow soon!\n\nThe course\n\nThe European Space Agency (ESA)\, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT)\, the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) with the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) are organising the Eighth annual Joint Training on Atmospheric Composition\, hosted by the  Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics\, School of Physics\, Faculty of Sciences\, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki\, Greece from 19 to 23 October 2026.  The course builds on nearly a decade of rich heritage\, and past examples of trainings\, including pre-training webinars\, can be found at the link below:https://atmostraining.info/ \n\n\n\nSpecific Goals\n\n\nThe training will introduce the participants to state-of-the-art satellite remote sensing\, ground-based and in-situ measurement techniques for atmospheric composition monitoring and chemical transport modelling in a global context. This year the course is focused in the Remote Sensing of Air Quality\, and the key topics will include: \n\nThe recently launched Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5 missions\nTools and techniques for retrieving concentrations of pollutant gases from satellites\nPrinciples of atmospheric chemistry/dynamics and relevance on climate and air quality\nCombining data from different satellite instruments\nMethods underlying how high-quality satellite retrievals can improve the reliability of air quality models and forecasts\nScience communication\nAdditional aims include fostering collaboration amongst participants and encouraging the development of individual and team projects using the data\, resources and methodologies present\n\n\nTarget audience\n\nThe training is of interest for PhD students\, early-career scientists\, researchers from academia and research institutes\, industry\, and anyone interested in atmospheric composition monitoring and modelling. On site training participation is limited\, and selection is competitive. \nWe are pleased to announce that the webinars prior to the in-person training will be accessible to all. Basic knowledge in the concept of remote sensing and working knowledge of python is expected. \nParticipants from ESA\, EUMETSAT and ECMWF member states are given preference for the in-person training; however\, participants from all other countries are also welcome to apply\, subject to availability of space. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule and Deadlines\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApplications opening : 26 March 2026\n\n\nApplications closure: 15 May 2026\n\n\nNotification of acceptance: June 2026\n\n\nIssue of Preliminary Programme: July 2026\n\n\nIssue of Final Programme: at the training course\n\n\nTraining Course:  19-23 October 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \nAll the information on the application process are available on the training\n👉dedicated website.\n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/8th-esa-ecmwf-eumetsat-joint-training-in-atmospheric-composition/
LOCATION:Aristotle University of Thessaloniki\, Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics\, 40.63N 22.96E\, Thessaloniki\, 541 24\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Training/Education
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SUMMARY:4D Ionosphere 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThe 4D Ionosphere 2026 Workshop brings together a wide range of communities to jointly advance our understanding of the ionosphere and its role within the broader Earth system. Building on the achievements of the ESA 4D Ionosphere projects*\, other community scientific projects and the wealth of data from missions such as\, but not limited to\, Swarm\, SMOS\, Biomass and L-Band SAR missions\, along with synthetic data and models for future missions such as ROSE-L\, complementary ground based and modelling efforts\, the workshop will highlight how combining diverse approaches leads to stronger knowledge and more robust solutions. \nThis event is designed as a true meeting point for various communities\, including\, but not limited to\, Earth Observation scientists\, space weather researchers\, GNSS and radio propagation experts\,  model developers\, spanning the various aspects of the heliophysics discipline and beyond. Together\, these communities will explore project outcomes\, identify cross-mission and cross-discipline synergies\, and discuss how integrated approaches can advance the understanding of ionospheric processes from Earth to space. This includes improving our ability to characterise the state of the ionosphere\, both “quiet” and “dynamic”\, as well as its irregularities\, scintillations and turbulence\, and examining when these signatures represent geophysical signals or noise. The event will also focus on the quantification and characterisation of ionospheric conditions\, why this is crucial for both science and applications\, and how to address open questions and future directions in ionospheric research. This includes the development and use of advanced tools\, datasets and simulations\, the potential to support operational services through new modelling techniques\, and the preparations for future mission planning. \nThe workshop organisers invite the broader scientific community to submit abstracts and contribute with their latest scientific advancements\, ensuring that diverse perspectives and innovative ideas are represented. \nThrough invited talks\, dedicated project sessions\, panel discussions\, and open community exchanges\, the workshop will serve as a collaborative platform to define together the scientific priorities’ needs for the next phase of ionospheric research. \nThe ultimate goal is to build a shared roadmap that leverages the strengths of each community to push the boundaries of what is possible in ionospheric science. \nAbove all\, the 4D Ionosphere 2026 Workshop is meant to foster a collaborative environment where different scientific communities can meet\, share\, challenge\, and converge\, helping to build a unified vision for the future of ionospheric research in Europe and beyond. \n* QUID-REGIS\, Swarm-VIP-Dynamic\, JOIN\, F-BURST\, SfOD \n  \nThemes\nThe workshop organisers kindly invite the community to submit abstracts addressing the themes below:\n\n\nFrom Earth to Space – coupling processes in the ionosphere\nIonospheric irregularities\, scintillation\, and turbulence. Signal or noise?\nQuantification and characterisation of the state of the ionosphere and why it is important.\nOpen questions and further directions on ionospheric science\, including tools\, data\, and simulations.\n\n  \nImportant Dates\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Opens                                 \n16 March 2026\n\n\nAbstract closes \n17 April 2026\n\n\nNotification of Acceptance\nmid-May 2026\n\n\nRegistration opens (for authors)\n18 May 2026\n\n\nRegistration opens (for participants)    \n02 June 2026\n\n\nRegistration closes\n01 September at 18:00 CEST 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nDraft programme\nPlease visit the official event website for the draft programme and for more information on the event 👉 4D Ionosphere\n  \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/4d-ionosphere-2026-workshop/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshops
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
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SUMMARY:Emissions Monitoring from Space and Ground Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:\n‼️IMPORTANT: The official event website is temporarily unavailable.\nService will resume soon!\nAbstract submission\n\n\nCALL FOR PRESENTATIONS/POSTERS/Matchmaking Sessions/Demos\nWe invite the submission of contributions for Emissions Monitoring from Space and Ground Conference 2026\nHERE\nAbstract Submission Period: The system is open from 15 June 2026 to 30 August 2026\n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\nThis conference\, co-organised by European entities (ESA\, EEA\, CAMS and EUMETSAT)\, will gather several European and international stakeholders involved in the monitoring of greenhouse gases and air pollutants emissions\, spanning the observations and modeling communities. Participants will be able to attend state-of-the-art presentations about emission estimations based on spaceborne and ground-based observations for a variety of use cases\, from national GHG inventories to sector specific sources. The conference will bring European policy makers and implementers together allowing a ‘Science to Policy’ dialog. \n\nObjectives\nThe core objective of the conference is to showcase and identify specific observation data and solutions that can support the implementation of different policies with R&D and operational services. Attendees will also be engaged in discussions on the latest advancement on relevant policies\, and create common semantics related to emissions. Specific focus will be given to national inventories\, and how observation-based methodologies can support the verification and QA/QC of these inventories. \n\n\nSessions\nThe workshop will be structured around the following thematic sessions: \n\nTop-Down inventories supporting National inventories: from R&D to Operational systems\nTraining/Workshop on understanding the inversion methodologies and underlying observations (aimed at inventory compilers and anyone interested in using inversion-based emissions)\nLink between inversions and LULUCF communities\nSpace Missions and Ground Networks: Status and Products\nMethane from local and diffuse sources\nCO2 monitoring at facility scale – EU-ETS and CBAM perspective\nSectoral Deep Dives\nAncillary data for improving emission estimates\n\n\nSchedules and deadlines\n\n\n\nConference Public Announcement\n27 May 2026\n\n\nCall for contributions : poster abstracts\n15 June 2026\n\n\nAbstract submission deadline\n31 August 2026\n\n\nNotification of contribution selection by ESA\n15 September 2026\n\n\nRegistration Opening\n15 September 2026\n\n\nRegistration Closing\n30 September 2026\n\n\nIssue of Final Programme\n15 October 2026\n\n\nWorkshop\n26-30 October 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information on the conference\, abstract submission and logistic 👉 visit the official event website : https://emissionsmonitoring2026.esa.int/ \nConference Organisers contact email: 📧 EO4Society.Conf@esa.int \n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/emissions-monitoring-from-space-and-ground-conference-2026/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
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SUMMARY:2nd EO4Soil Symposium - Earth Observation for Soil Protection and Restoration
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd ESA Symposium on Earth Observation for Soil Protection and Restoration (EO4Soil 2026) will take place from 4 to 6 November 2026 at ESA-ESRIN in Frascati\, Italy. Building on the success of its first edition\, the symposium will bring together scientists\, policymakers\, and industry representatives to explore how Earth Observation can support soil protection\, sustainable management\, and restoration. \nSoils play a critical role in ecosystem functioning\, food production\, climate regulation\, and biodiversity\, yet they are increasingly under pressure. In this context\, EO technologies – particularly through the Copernicus Programme – offer unprecedented opportunities to monitor soil health indicators such as organic carbon\, moisture\, nutrients\, and land degradation dynamics at multiple scales. The symposium will assess how these capabilities can contribute to Monitoring\, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems and support policy frameworks such as the EU Soil Strategy for 2030 and the Soil Monitoring Law. \nThe event will feature a comprehensive programme structured around policy perspectives\, scientific and technical advancements\, and real-world applications. \nBy fostering dialogue between the EO community and key stakeholders\, the symposium aims to identify future research priorities\, methodological gaps\, and opportunities for innovation. \n  \nAbstract submission is now open and will close on 13 August 2026. Please submit your abstract here. \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/2nd-eo4soil-symposium-earth-observation-for-soil-protection-and-restoration/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTSTAMP:20260810T011454
CREATED:20260624T083020Z
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SUMMARY:1st Sentinel Users Preparation Coordination Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Sentinel Users Preparation (SUP) initiative\, part of ESA’s FutureEO programme within the Earth Observation Programmes Directorate\, supports Europe’s preparations for the future Copernicus Sentinel Expansion and Next Generation missions. It aims to build expertise\, advance scientific exploration\, test innovative methods\, and promote the uptake of new Earth observation data and information products. \nThe 1st Sentinel Users Preparation Coordination Workshop will bring together the community preparing for the future Copernicus Sentinel Expansion and Next Generation missions. \nThe workshop will offer a forum to share results from ongoing SUP activities\, exchange knowledge and lessons learned\, and discuss future scientific\, technical\, and application developments. Participants will receive updates on future Copernicus missions and contribute to discussions that will help shape upcoming SUP activities. \nThe event is open to researchers\, industry representatives\, application developers\, and institutional stakeholders involved in the exploitation of future Earth observation missions. \n  \nKey Dates\n  \n\nRegistration opening: 20 June 2026\nRegistration closing: 25 October 2026\nWorkshop dates: 25–27 November 2026\n\n  \n\nRegistration\n  \nAttendance is in person only. Registration opened on 20 June 2026. \n  \n REGISTRATION PORTAL\n  \nFor full programme details\, registration information\, and practical arrangements\, please visit the official workshop website. \n  \n  \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/1st-sentinel-users-preparation-coordination-workshop/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205
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SUMMARY:ESA’s EarthCODE Hackathon 2026
DESCRIPTION:\nBackground\nThe EarthCODE Hackathon will take place from 30 November – 4 December 2026 at ESA ESRIN\, in Frascati\, Italy. The event will provide an opportunity to bring the communities who are using EarthCODE tools and services as close as possible to the people who are building them. \nThe EarthCODE Hackathon will bring together Ocean\, Carbon\, and Polar scientists\, experts in FAIR data and workflow engineering and open source developers to focus on the creation and enhancement of thematic\, analysis ready data collections\, built from scientific project outputs. These collections will integrate multiple geophysical variables\, delivered in cloud optimised\, interoperable formats\, and made openly accessible through the EarthCODE Open Science Catalogue. \n\nObjectives\nThe overall objective of the EarthCODE Hackathon is to demonstrate and strengthen EarthCODE’s role as a federated environment for publishing\, discovering\, and using Earth system data. Specifically\, the hackathon aims to: \n\nDemonstrate how EarthCODE services support the publication and reuse of scientific data from ESA Science Clusters\nBuild and showcase thematic analysis ready data collections for different scientific domains\nEnable Science Cluster teams to create and manage their own data collections using EarthCODE tools and libraries\nPromote open access and visibility of high impact scientific datasets via dashboards and interactive viewers\nFoster collaboration between scientists and the open source developer community\nContribute to the evolution of EarthCODE services and tools\n\n\nRegistration\n  \nRegistration will open in September 2026 \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/earthcode-hackathon-2026/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Training/Education,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20270201T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20270205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260810T011454
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SUMMARY:EO for a Sustainable Blue Economy User Consultation Meeting
DESCRIPTION:\nESA is organising the first-of-its-kind User Consultation Meeting dedicated to the application of satellite remote sensing for the development of a sustainable Blue Economy. \nOBJECTIVES\nThe objective of the “EO for a Sustainable Blue Economy User Consultation Meeting” is to bring together remote sensing experts\, service providers\, and a broad range of stakeholders—including policymakers\, industry representatives\, researchers\, and end users—to discuss the latest advances in satellite remote sensing technologies that support the sustainable development of the blue economy\, including the monitoring of its environmental impacts and the development and implementation of environmental policies. \nParticipants will gain insights into the latest development in Space-enhanced Blue Economy solutions\, engage in discussions on the integration of satellite remote sensing information into innovative solutions and decision-support tools\, and contribute to identifying user needs and future priorities for satellite remote sensing data to advance the sustainable development\, monitoring  and governance of Blue Economy activities. \n\nUCM STRUCTURE\nThe event is designed to be dynamic and participatory\, featuring interactive sessions to showcase current capability of using satellite remote sensing technology in the different Blue Economy domains. \nThe EO for a sustainable Blue Economy User Consultation Meeting will include: \n\nPlenary sessions with invited speakers to present and discuss the importance of Earth Observations to support the sustainable development of the Blue Economy sectors\, also covering policy-related aspects\nThematic sessions (based on abstracts submissions) that will provide insights into the latest advancements in leveraging Satellite Remote Sensing technology\, together with in-situ data and modelling tools for different Blue Economy sectors.\nPoster sessions providing a platform for participants to showcase their activities\, facilitating networking and exchange of ideas.\nDemonstration slots (based on demo proposals) to showcase current tools and capabilities\n\n\nTOPICS\nThe following key Blue Economy sectors are targeted\, but abstracts addressing other emerging sectors are also welcome: \n\nFisheries\n\nAquaculture\nMarine Renewable Energies\nTourism\nMaritime Transport and Shipping\nPorts and Maritime Infrastructure\nOther (e.g. Water-Based Agriculture and Bioeconomy\, mCDR\, Marine Spatial Planning services\, Ocean finance…)\nEnvironmental Impact of Blue Economy activities\n\nDEMOs\nBesides conventional oral and poster presentations\, it will be possible to showcase specific DEMOs\, targeting the topics below: \n\nOperational and Pre-operational services\nDigital Platforms and Decision-support Tools\nInnovative technologies and Research Developments\nBusiness Solutions and Commercial Applications\nIntegrated Blue Economy solutions\nSuccess stories\nCapacity Building\, knowledge transfer and User engagement\nOther relevant demonstrations supporting the sustainable blue economy\n\n  \n\n\nAbstract submission\n\n\nCALL FOR ABSTRACT CONTRIBUTIONS\nOral Presentations\, Poster Presentations and Demo Proposals\nWe invite the submission of contributions to the EO for a Sustainable Blue Economy User Consultation Meeting through the link\nHERE\n\nAbstract Submission Period:\nThe ConfTool system will be open from 07 August to 01 November 2026 for the submission of abstracts\, including oral presentations\, poster presentations\, and demonstration proposals (DEMOs).\nWe look forward to receiving your contributions.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nDeadlines\n\n\n\n\nCall for abstracts – opening\n07 August 2026\n\n\nCall for abstract – closure\n01 November 2026\n\n\nNotification of Acceptance\n30 November 2026\n\n\nIssue of Preliminary Programme\n30 November 2026\n\n\nRegistration opening\n30 November 2026\n\n\nIssue of Final Programme\n15 January 2027\n\n\nRegistration closure\n15 January 2027\n\n\nUCM\n01 – 05 February 2027\n\n\n\n\n\nUCM Organizing Committee\n\n\n\n\n\nChiara Colace\n(Olly Services)\n\n\nJavier A. Concha\n(Serco)\n\n\nGijs de Cort\n(Novaspace)\n\n\n\n\nAnnekatrien Debien\n(Novaspace)\n\n\nCathrine Downy\n(NERSC)\n\n\nNuno Grosso\n(INDRA)\n\n\n\n\nKim Knauer\n(EOMAP)\n\n\nMarie-Helene Rio\n(ESA)\n\n\nRoberto Sabia\n(ESA)\n\n\n\n\n\nUlla Vayrynen\n(Serco)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUCM Scientific Committee\n\n\n\n\n\nAntonio Bonaduce\n(NERSC)\n\n\nJavier A. Concha\n(Serco)\n\n\nNuno Grosso\n(INDRA)\n\n\n\n\nKim Knauer\n(EOMAP)\n\n\nAndrey Kurekin\n(PML)\n\n\nMarc Lucas\n(CLS)\n\n\n\n\nLasse H. Pettersson\n(NERSC)\n\n\nMarie-Helene Rio\n(ESA)\n\n\nRoberto Sabia\n(ESA)\n\n\n\n\nAnton Salgado\n(IICM)\n\n\nEdson Silva\n(NERSC)\n\n\nVictor Martinez Vicente\n(PML)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe EO for a sustainable Blue Economy UCM website\, will be available soon!\n👉 https://eo4blueeconomy27.esa.int/\n  \nESA Privacy Notice DPNR 3440\n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/eo-for-a-sustainable-blue-economy-user-consultation-meeting/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270306
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SUMMARY:6th Space for Water Cycle and Hydrology Workshop: HYDROSPACE 2027💧
DESCRIPTION:\nBackground\nThe European Space Agency (ESA)\, the Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES)\, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the WCRP Global Energy and Water Exchanges project (GEWEX) are organising the next edition of the Space for Water Cycle and Hydrology Workshop\, HYDROSPACE 2027\, to be held from Monday 1st of March to Friday 5th of March 2027 at the Centre de Congrès Pierre Baudis in Toulouse\, France. \nHYDROSPACE 2027 aims to review the latest progress in the use of Earth Observation (EO) for advancing hydrology\, better understanding the water cycle and its interactions with human activities and ecosystems\, including water quality in continental waters\, and improving resilience to hydro-hazards such as floods\, droughts and other extreme events. The workshop will provide an opportunity to explore the potential of current and upcoming EO missions\, advanced modelling and AI capabilities\, innovative data-integration techniques\, and other emerging technologies. \n\nObjectives\nThe overarching goal is to consolidate the state of the art in EO-based hydrological research and applications\, and to contribute to shaping a forward-looking scientific agenda for ESA\, CNES\, NASA\, GEWEX and the broader community. This agenda will help guide future scientific priorities\, identify the most pressing questions and technical challenges ahead\, and support the development of EO capabilities needed to address them. \n\nParticipation\nHYDROSPACE 2027 welcomes EO scientists\, hydrologists\, water resource researchers\, modellers\, Earth system and climate scientists\, students\, operational agencies\, industry\, policy makers\, and representatives of local and international stakeholder communities. Participants are invited to present their research\, share their expertise\, discuss new ideas\, and contribute to defining the next steps for advancing EO-based water cycle research and its applications. \n\nSchedule and Deadlines\n\n\n\nAbstract submission opening\n 9 September\n\n\nRegistration opening\n 9 September\n\n\nAbstract Submission closing\n 3 November\n\n\nAcceptance notifications\n 30 November\n\n\nPreliminary programme\n 4 December\n\n\nRegistration deadline\n 29 January 2027\n\n\nFinal programme\n 5 February 2027\n\n\n\n  \nFor any information\, please refer to the official workshop website \nFor any related enquiries\, please contact the workshop Organisers :  events.organisation@esa.int \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/hydrospace-2027/
LOCATION:Centre de Congrès Pierre Baudis\, Toulouse\, France\, Toulouse\, France
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshops
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