Climate Services

Implementing fuel-efficient flight paths, monitoring CO2 emissions and providing long-term forecasting are just a few examples of how the EU Space Programme helps mitigate the risks of climate change. Specifically, researchers use Copernicus’ historic datasets to monitor changes in sea levels, permafrost and the icecaps and to build better forecasting models. Climate scientists also use GNSS to measure vegetation and soil moisture, which further support climate modelling.

Climate Services In Action

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Ilustrative image for the World Water Week

This World Water Week, discover how the EU Space Programme helps monitor water quality, track climate impacts and detect pollution, helping protect one of Earth’s most precious resources.

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UCP 2025 User Needs and Requirement Reports

Based on the User Consultation 2025 outcomes, explore how EU Space market segments are evolving and how these insights can support the further development of the EU Space Programme services and related technologies. 

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Copernicus heatwave

As July brings renewed heatwaves and temperatures above 40 °C in southern Europe, Copernicus Sentinel-3 data show how space-based observations support decisions on extreme heat and climate resilience.

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The report reflects how global space downstream sector has expanded beyond Earth Observation and Global Navigation Satellite System to include emerging areas like Secure Satellite Communication and Space Situational Awareness.

The report reflects how global space downstream sector has expanded beyond Earth Observation and Global Navigation Satellite System to include emerging areas like Secure Satellite Communication and Space Situational Awareness.

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Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day, EUSPA looks at how EU Space helps fight climate change and ensure a sustainable future for our planet.

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The aurora borealis displays vibrant colors in the night sky, caused by solar rays interacting with the Earth's atmosphere.

EU Space, and Copernicus data in particular, is being used for everything from sustainable research in Svalbard to helping ships avoid icebergs when navigating the Arctic Ocean.