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European Space Agency's Climate Team, often posting about ESA's Climate Change Initiative programme - climate.esa.int
Insight from '10 New Insights in Climate Science 2025': our climate system is under increasing strain, with accelerating ocean warming and the warmest sea surface temperatures. @sophiehebden.bsky.social & Chris Merchant contributed as co-authors with ESA Climate Change Initiative data expertise.
January 22, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Insight from '10 New Insights in Climate Science 2025': our climate system is under increasing strain, with accelerating ocean warming and the warmest sea surface temperatures. @sophiehebden.bsky.social & Chris Merchant contributed as co-authors with ESA Climate Change Initiative data expertise.
How are satellite data and AI reshaping climate intelligence, sustainability, and business resilience?
@calbergel.bsky.social, Head of ESA's Actionable Climate Information Programm, will join a discussion on the issue, hosted by the French Chamber of Great Britain:
📅21 January
📍London
@calbergel.bsky.social, Head of ESA's Actionable Climate Information Programm, will join a discussion on the issue, hosted by the French Chamber of Great Britain:
📅21 January
📍London
In Conversation With the European Space Agency team: Breakfast with Dr Clement Albergel, PhD, Head of the Actionable Climate Information
Join us for an exclusive event featuring Dr Clement Albergel, PhD, Head of the Actionable Climate Information Programme at the European Space Agency.
www.ccfgb.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 8:24 AM
How are satellite data and AI reshaping climate intelligence, sustainability, and business resilience?
@calbergel.bsky.social, Head of ESA's Actionable Climate Information Programm, will join a discussion on the issue, hosted by the French Chamber of Great Britain:
📅21 January
📍London
@calbergel.bsky.social, Head of ESA's Actionable Climate Information Programm, will join a discussion on the issue, hosted by the French Chamber of Great Britain:
📅21 January
📍London
🔥 Scientists significantly improved estimates of fire emissions and carbon stocks by entering satellite-based burned area data from the European Space Agency Climate Change Initiative into Dynamic Global Vegetation Models.
➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.1...
➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.1...
January 19, 2026 at 9:50 AM
🔥 Scientists significantly improved estimates of fire emissions and carbon stocks by entering satellite-based burned area data from the European Space Agency Climate Change Initiative into Dynamic Global Vegetation Models.
➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.1...
➡️ link.springer.com/article/10.1...
📢The @wcrpclimate.bsky.social seeks a Director for the CORDEX International Project Office – based at @esa.int UK centre.
Key tasks: manage a global team, engage scientists worldwide, and shape the future of regional climate model projections.
📅 Closes: 13 Feb 2026
🔗 www.hespace.com/vacancies/di...
Key tasks: manage a global team, engage scientists worldwide, and shape the future of regional climate model projections.
📅 Closes: 13 Feb 2026
🔗 www.hespace.com/vacancies/di...
HE Space Operations - Leading manpower services partner to the European space sector
HE Space Operations, part of CS GROUP, is specialised in personnel recruitment with its focus exclusively on space agencies and the space industry.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:22 AM
📢The @wcrpclimate.bsky.social seeks a Director for the CORDEX International Project Office – based at @esa.int UK centre.
Key tasks: manage a global team, engage scientists worldwide, and shape the future of regional climate model projections.
📅 Closes: 13 Feb 2026
🔗 www.hespace.com/vacancies/di...
Key tasks: manage a global team, engage scientists worldwide, and shape the future of regional climate model projections.
📅 Closes: 13 Feb 2026
🔗 www.hespace.com/vacancies/di...
How do we track ice flow movements?🧊
The Antarctic Ice Sheet Climate Change Initiative project is advancing ice velocity algorithms – improving data coverage & preparing for upcoming missions like ROSE-L. Essential work for understanding change in sea-level.
👉 climate.esa.int/en/news-even...
The Antarctic Ice Sheet Climate Change Initiative project is advancing ice velocity algorithms – improving data coverage & preparing for upcoming missions like ROSE-L. Essential work for understanding change in sea-level.
👉 climate.esa.int/en/news-even...
January 13, 2026 at 7:38 AM
How do we track ice flow movements?🧊
The Antarctic Ice Sheet Climate Change Initiative project is advancing ice velocity algorithms – improving data coverage & preparing for upcoming missions like ROSE-L. Essential work for understanding change in sea-level.
👉 climate.esa.int/en/news-even...
The Antarctic Ice Sheet Climate Change Initiative project is advancing ice velocity algorithms – improving data coverage & preparing for upcoming missions like ROSE-L. Essential work for understanding change in sea-level.
👉 climate.esa.int/en/news-even...
🌳 Small patches, big consequences
New study analysing 30 years of satellite data has revealed that tiny forest clearings, accounting for just 5% of the disturbed area, are responsible for 56% of tropical carbon losses - underscoring that smallest clearings matter.
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/mwu9m9z4
New study analysing 30 years of satellite data has revealed that tiny forest clearings, accounting for just 5% of the disturbed area, are responsible for 56% of tropical carbon losses - underscoring that smallest clearings matter.
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/mwu9m9z4
January 12, 2026 at 8:12 AM
🌳 Small patches, big consequences
New study analysing 30 years of satellite data has revealed that tiny forest clearings, accounting for just 5% of the disturbed area, are responsible for 56% of tropical carbon losses - underscoring that smallest clearings matter.
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/mwu9m9z4
New study analysing 30 years of satellite data has revealed that tiny forest clearings, accounting for just 5% of the disturbed area, are responsible for 56% of tropical carbon losses - underscoring that smallest clearings matter.
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/mwu9m9z4
How fast is polar ice moving into the sea? 🛰️ 10 years of @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social Sentinel-1 data provide the answer – crucial for understanding future sea-level rise 👉 climate.esa.int/en/news-even...
January 9, 2026 at 10:44 AM
How fast is polar ice moving into the sea? 🛰️ 10 years of @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social Sentinel-1 data provide the answer – crucial for understanding future sea-level rise 👉 climate.esa.int/en/news-even...
📢 New data release! The ESA Climate Change Initiative Soil Moisture project now offers over 40 years of global observations – key data for understanding drought, agriculture and climate. Links below 👇
January 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM
📢 New data release! The ESA Climate Change Initiative Soil Moisture project now offers over 40 years of global observations – key data for understanding drought, agriculture and climate. Links below 👇
What happens when ocean ecosystems reach critical tipping points? 🌊 Researchers use satellite, in-situ, and model data to track changes in key ocean ecosystems. The project helps protect marine life and supports climate resilience efforts. 🛰️ Discover more: climate.esa.int/en/tipping-p...
January 5, 2026 at 12:59 PM
What happens when ocean ecosystems reach critical tipping points? 🌊 Researchers use satellite, in-situ, and model data to track changes in key ocean ecosystems. The project helps protect marine life and supports climate resilience efforts. 🛰️ Discover more: climate.esa.int/en/tipping-p...
Landfills account for over 10% of human-made methane emissions. ESA's Climate Change Initiative uses satellites to detect leaks at a Madrid landfill. By collaborating with stakeholders, researchers turned satellite data into repairs and tangible reductions in emissions. tinyurl.com/msfvr2re
December 19, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Landfills account for over 10% of human-made methane emissions. ESA's Climate Change Initiative uses satellites to detect leaks at a Madrid landfill. By collaborating with stakeholders, researchers turned satellite data into repairs and tangible reductions in emissions. tinyurl.com/msfvr2re
📈 Discover connections in climate data!
The latest Toolbox release introduces new correlation operations helping climate and remote sensing experts uncover relationships between Essential Climate Variables. Download your Toolbox now: github.com/esa-cci/esa-...
The latest Toolbox release introduces new correlation operations helping climate and remote sensing experts uncover relationships between Essential Climate Variables. Download your Toolbox now: github.com/esa-cci/esa-...
December 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
📈 Discover connections in climate data!
The latest Toolbox release introduces new correlation operations helping climate and remote sensing experts uncover relationships between Essential Climate Variables. Download your Toolbox now: github.com/esa-cci/esa-...
The latest Toolbox release introduces new correlation operations helping climate and remote sensing experts uncover relationships between Essential Climate Variables. Download your Toolbox now: github.com/esa-cci/esa-...
How to predict deadly tropical cyclones when there is not enough satellite data?
A recent @esa.int project managed to teach an AI to create 3D maps of tropical cyclones, being the first to ever do this on a global scale.
Read about its potential for the Climate Change Initiative tinyurl.com/mpzpec8y
A recent @esa.int project managed to teach an AI to create 3D maps of tropical cyclones, being the first to ever do this on a global scale.
Read about its potential for the Climate Change Initiative tinyurl.com/mpzpec8y
December 16, 2025 at 7:50 AM
How to predict deadly tropical cyclones when there is not enough satellite data?
A recent @esa.int project managed to teach an AI to create 3D maps of tropical cyclones, being the first to ever do this on a global scale.
Read about its potential for the Climate Change Initiative tinyurl.com/mpzpec8y
A recent @esa.int project managed to teach an AI to create 3D maps of tropical cyclones, being the first to ever do this on a global scale.
Read about its potential for the Climate Change Initiative tinyurl.com/mpzpec8y
Today is International Mountain Day 🏔️ This year’s focus: glaciers - holding 70% of Earth's freshwater.
The ESA Climate Change Initiative tracks from space how these frozen freshwater reserves are changing – essential data for understanding our climate future: climate.esa.int/en/projects/glaciers/
The ESA Climate Change Initiative tracks from space how these frozen freshwater reserves are changing – essential data for understanding our climate future: climate.esa.int/en/projects/glaciers/
December 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Today is International Mountain Day 🏔️ This year’s focus: glaciers - holding 70% of Earth's freshwater.
The ESA Climate Change Initiative tracks from space how these frozen freshwater reserves are changing – essential data for understanding our climate future: climate.esa.int/en/projects/glaciers/
The ESA Climate Change Initiative tracks from space how these frozen freshwater reserves are changing – essential data for understanding our climate future: climate.esa.int/en/projects/glaciers/
How close are ice sheets to partial collapse? The IPCC report says sea levels could rise between 0.3 and 1.6 metres by the end of this century and more than 15 metres by 2300. ESA-funded experts are taking a combined approach to detect signs of instability. Read more: climate.esa.int/en/news-even...
December 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
How close are ice sheets to partial collapse? The IPCC report says sea levels could rise between 0.3 and 1.6 metres by the end of this century and more than 15 metres by 2300. ESA-funded experts are taking a combined approach to detect signs of instability. Read more: climate.esa.int/en/news-even...
Climate data just got a major upgrade 📊🌍
With 4 new projects, @esa.int's Climate Change Initiative is now generating long-term global satellite data for land evaporation, phytoplankton, sea ice age and drift, and ocean heat. All datasets will be accessible via the Open Data Portal.
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With 4 new projects, @esa.int's Climate Change Initiative is now generating long-term global satellite data for land evaporation, phytoplankton, sea ice age and drift, and ocean heat. All datasets will be accessible via the Open Data Portal.
t1p.de/td3wm
December 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Climate data just got a major upgrade 📊🌍
With 4 new projects, @esa.int's Climate Change Initiative is now generating long-term global satellite data for land evaporation, phytoplankton, sea ice age and drift, and ocean heat. All datasets will be accessible via the Open Data Portal.
t1p.de/td3wm
With 4 new projects, @esa.int's Climate Change Initiative is now generating long-term global satellite data for land evaporation, phytoplankton, sea ice age and drift, and ocean heat. All datasets will be accessible via the Open Data Portal.
t1p.de/td3wm
#COP30 is over, but its insights matter. Policy makers worldwide met to discuss ways to keep the Paris Agreement alive and accelerate climate action. Satellite data can help to turn uncertainty into actionable decisions. Read the full recap: climate.esa.int/en/news-even...
December 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
#COP30 is over, but its insights matter. Policy makers worldwide met to discuss ways to keep the Paris Agreement alive and accelerate climate action. Satellite data can help to turn uncertainty into actionable decisions. Read the full recap: climate.esa.int/en/news-even...
What can we learn from looking at our oceans from space? This is what the International Ocean Colour Science Meeting in Darmstadt will focus on the coming days. In her session, Marie-Hélène Rio, an ESA Ocean Applications Scientist, presented ESA's approach to ocean colour application and research.
December 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
What can we learn from looking at our oceans from space? This is what the International Ocean Colour Science Meeting in Darmstadt will focus on the coming days. In her session, Marie-Hélène Rio, an ESA Ocean Applications Scientist, presented ESA's approach to ocean colour application and research.
The Amazon may be weakening its ability to absorb carbon 🌍 Ground towers, airborne sensors & satellites are tracking the flux of greenhouse gases across primary forests, degraded land and fire zones in order to determine how close we are to reaching the tipping point. tinyurl.com/yv39abx4
December 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The Amazon may be weakening its ability to absorb carbon 🌍 Ground towers, airborne sensors & satellites are tracking the flux of greenhouse gases across primary forests, degraded land and fire zones in order to determine how close we are to reaching the tipping point. tinyurl.com/yv39abx4
Africa's forests - once natural buffers of greenhouse gases - are now a source of carbon
A new study shows the continent lost 106 billion kg of forest biomass every year between 2010 & 2017 using methods developed via ESA's Climate Change Initiative
Urgent action is needed.
#COP30
A new study shows the continent lost 106 billion kg of forest biomass every year between 2010 & 2017 using methods developed via ESA's Climate Change Initiative
Urgent action is needed.
#COP30
Loss of tropical moist broadleaf forest has turned Africa’s forests from a carbon sink into a source - Scientific Reports
Africa’s forests and woody savannas have historically acted as a carbon sink, removing atmospheric carbon and storing it as biomass. However, our novel analysis reveals a critical transition from a ca...
www.nature.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Africa's forests - once natural buffers of greenhouse gases - are now a source of carbon
A new study shows the continent lost 106 billion kg of forest biomass every year between 2010 & 2017 using methods developed via ESA's Climate Change Initiative
Urgent action is needed.
#COP30
A new study shows the continent lost 106 billion kg of forest biomass every year between 2010 & 2017 using methods developed via ESA's Climate Change Initiative
Urgent action is needed.
#COP30
@esa.int's Ocean Carbon from Space Workshop 2025 continues 2 to 3 Dec during the International Ocean Colour Science Meeting in Darmstadt, Germany. Experts will collaborate on actionable recommendations for the international research community and space agencies.
oceancarbonfromspace2025.esa.int
oceancarbonfromspace2025.esa.int
November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
@esa.int's Ocean Carbon from Space Workshop 2025 continues 2 to 3 Dec during the International Ocean Colour Science Meeting in Darmstadt, Germany. Experts will collaborate on actionable recommendations for the international research community and space agencies.
oceancarbonfromspace2025.esa.int
oceancarbonfromspace2025.esa.int
New dataset unlocks 120 years of global fire history 🔥
ESA satellites + machine learning reveal wildfire patterns from 1901-2020. The reconstruction reveals century-long trends in global fire activity, with Africa dominating global fire trends throughout the industrial age.
ESA satellites + machine learning reveal wildfire patterns from 1901-2020. The reconstruction reveals century-long trends in global fire activity, with Africa dominating global fire trends throughout the industrial age.
Evolution of wildfires throughout the industrial age revealed by new dataset
For the first time, scientists are now able to trace global fire activity throughout the entire industrial age. A newly published dataset uses a combination of satellite observations from the ESA's Cl...
climate.esa.int
November 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
New dataset unlocks 120 years of global fire history 🔥
ESA satellites + machine learning reveal wildfire patterns from 1901-2020. The reconstruction reveals century-long trends in global fire activity, with Africa dominating global fire trends throughout the industrial age.
ESA satellites + machine learning reveal wildfire patterns from 1901-2020. The reconstruction reveals century-long trends in global fire activity, with Africa dominating global fire trends throughout the industrial age.
🗨️Tomorrow, @esa.int member states are gathering in Bremen. Decisions made there will help to ensure satellite data records continue to support and reinforce climate policy and steer effective mitigation and adaptation plans. #CM25
Let’s protect the global climate together 🌍: This November, all @esa.int Member States will come together at the Ministerial Council to discuss funding for future projects. Check out Susanne Mecklenburg’s insights into ESA’s plans for the coming years 👇
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
It's time to address challenges & opportunities in ocean carbon research!
Join ESA's Ocean Carbon From Space workshop about characterising the ocean carbon cycle using field & satellite observations as well as ecosystem models.
📅24 to 26 Nov, online
📅 2 to 3 Dec, in-person sessions in Darmstadt:
Join ESA's Ocean Carbon From Space workshop about characterising the ocean carbon cycle using field & satellite observations as well as ecosystem models.
📅24 to 26 Nov, online
📅 2 to 3 Dec, in-person sessions in Darmstadt:
Ocean Carbon From Space 2025
The 2nd Ocean Carbon from Space workshop will support progress towards an integrated approach for characterising the ocean carbon cycle using satellite observations and will advance our understanding ...
oceancarbonfromspace2025.esa.int
November 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
It's time to address challenges & opportunities in ocean carbon research!
Join ESA's Ocean Carbon From Space workshop about characterising the ocean carbon cycle using field & satellite observations as well as ecosystem models.
📅24 to 26 Nov, online
📅 2 to 3 Dec, in-person sessions in Darmstadt:
Join ESA's Ocean Carbon From Space workshop about characterising the ocean carbon cycle using field & satellite observations as well as ecosystem models.
📅24 to 26 Nov, online
📅 2 to 3 Dec, in-person sessions in Darmstadt:
For decades, the Amazon absorbed our carbon emissions, slowing climate change. That buffer may be weakening. With a combination of drones, aircraft, ground sensors and satellite data scientists determine whether the Amazon is shifting from a carbon sink to a carbon source #COP30
tinyurl.com/yv39abx4
tinyurl.com/yv39abx4
November 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
For decades, the Amazon absorbed our carbon emissions, slowing climate change. That buffer may be weakening. With a combination of drones, aircraft, ground sensors and satellite data scientists determine whether the Amazon is shifting from a carbon sink to a carbon source #COP30
tinyurl.com/yv39abx4
tinyurl.com/yv39abx4
Let’s protect the global climate together 🌍: This November, all @esa.int Member States will come together at the Ministerial Council to discuss funding for future projects. Check out Susanne Mecklenburg’s insights into ESA’s plans for the coming years 👇
November 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Let’s protect the global climate together 🌍: This November, all @esa.int Member States will come together at the Ministerial Council to discuss funding for future projects. Check out Susanne Mecklenburg’s insights into ESA’s plans for the coming years 👇