The Earth Observation component of the EU Space Programme
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๐ณ Global mangrove loss is slowing, according to a recent study.
๐ฐ๏ธ #CopernicusEU Sentinel-2 images of Yos Sudarso Island ๐ฎ๐ฉ show denser mangrove vegetation in 2026 compared to 2018, highlighting the recovery and natural expansion.
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๐พRangelands cover more than half of the ๐ land surface, support nearly two billion people, and play an important role in storing carbon.
Discover how #CopernicusEU CLMS helps monitor and protect these vital landscapes in the latest!
๐ link.europa.eu/Frb83f
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๐ At Digital Ocean Week, our DDG Lorena Boix Alonso highlighted the importance of #OceanEye for strengthening ๐ช๐บ ocean observation capabilities.
๐ฐ๏ธ With #CopernicusEU @CMEMS_EU data included, it will support better monitoring and maritime safety.
๐ events.marine.copernicus.eu/โฆ
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๐ก๏ธ May 2026 was the 2nd-warmest May ever recorded globally, according to the #CopernicusEU Climate Change Service.
๐ Europe experienced an early-season heatwave with W shifting rapidly from cooler-than-average to record-breaking temps in just days.
๐ link.europa.eu/83nWJj
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๐ฐ๏ธ Decoding Madridโs urban landscape with #CopernicusEU ๐ช๐ธ
This visualisation combines building heights, land use/cover, and trees to reveal Madridโs dense core, urban expansion, and green infrastructure.
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๐ฆ Lake Shkodra, shared by Albania ๐ฆ๐ฑ & Montenegro ๐ฒ๐ช, is the largest lake in the Balkans & a vital habitat for migratory birds.
๐ฐ๏ธ Captured by #CopernicusEU Sentinel-2, this #ImageOfTheDay reveals surrounding wetlands, farmland & mountains.
๐ link.europa.eu/d9W9nd
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๐ข We want to hear from the #EUSpace EO sector.
We are seeking input from startups, scale-ups & established companies on future EO capacities that could complement #CopernicusEU Sentinel missions.
๐ฐ๏ธ Learn more & share your insights: link.europa.eu/Cv9J7Q
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๐ World Oceans Day 2026 highlights the importance of understanding & protecting our oceans.
๐ฐ๏ธ Using @CMEMS_EU data, this visualisation showcases indicators helping support climate research, maritime safety & sustainable management.
๐link.europa.eu/36BnTw
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โป๏ธ๐พ On World Food Safety Day, #CopernicusEU Sentinel-2 highlights the agricultural plains around Alexandreia ๐ฌ๐ท.
๐ฐ๏ธ Combining images from January, March and May 2026, this view reveals seasonal crop cycles and land-use patterns.
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๐ Ambae Volcano ๐ป๐บ is changing fast.
๐ฐ๏ธ Comparing #CopernicusEU Sentinel-2 images from July 2025 and May 2026 reveals major changes inside the crater, including the shrinking of Lake Manaro Voui.
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๐ฐ๏ธ 35 years of CORINE Land Cover (CLC) has tracked how Europe's landscapes are changing, underpinning products for #CopernicusEU.
With its 6th iteration coming, #Observer traces the history of CLC, examines its applications, and the new update.
๐link.europa.eu/HgbHqh
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๐ World Environment Day 2026 ๐ฟ
๐ฐ๏ธ #CopernicusEU helps us understand our changing planet. This #ImageOfTheDay brings together:
๐ฅ Wildfires ๐ช๐ธ
๐๏ธ Retreating ice ๐ธ๐ฏ
๐ Drought ๐ง๐ท
Reveals the impacts of climate change and the value of Earth observation.
๐ link.europa.eu/ypgVQy
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๐ The Digital Ocean Week programme spans five days and three major events:
โก๏ธ the High-Level Opening on 8 June,
โก๏ธ the 9th Copernicus Marine General Assembly on 9โ10 June,
โก๏ธ and the AI Ocean Forum on 11โ12 June.
Explore the full programme: events.marine.copernicus.eu/โฆ
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๐ Swirling sediment patterns in the Gulf of Saint-Malo ๐ซ๐ท, captured by #CopernicusEU Sentinel-2 ๐ฐ๏ธ, reveal ocean dynamics.
Supporting marine observation is at the heart of #OceanEye, Europe's new initiative to strengthen ocean intelligence.
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๐ Meet #OceanEye - a new window on our oceans, based on ๐ฐ๏ธ @CMEMS_EU & EU marine data.
It supports:
๐น Climate monitoring
๐น Protection of infrastructure
๐น Maritime safety
๐ Helping Europe become a global leader in ocean intelligence by 2035.
๐ link.europa.eu/NF6kD8
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๐ก๏ธ W Europe, parts of the Atlantic & Mediterranean saw unusually warm conditions in late May.
๐ฐ๏ธ Based on @CMEMS_EU data, sea surface temps exceeded seasonal avg by 5ยฐC in some areas. These data help monitor marine heatwaves.
๐ link.europa.eu/4YWwb4
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๐The first European Digital Ocean Week takes place in Brussels from 8 to 12 June, bringing together Europe's ocean science, policy and technology community around the future of digital ocean capabilities.
Find out more: events.marine.copernicus.eu/โฆ
#DigitalOceanWeek
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๐ฐ Naarden ๐ณ๐ฑ, one of Europeโs best-preserved fortified towns, stands out with its iconic star-shaped design.
๐ฐ๏ธ Captured by #CopernicusEU Sentinel-2, this image highlights its historic ramparts, moats and surrounding landscapes.
๐ link.europa.eu/Q6nJJc
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๐๐ฐ๏ธ Space is central to #EUSecurity, resilience, and economic future.
High-level discussions on the state and future direction of #EUSpace took place in Nicosia ๐จ๐พ at EU Space Days 2026, bringing together experts.
Read more in the latest #Observer ๐link.europa.eu/qmkjN8
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๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Happy Pride Month!
โจ Many colours, one planet. With #EUSpace and #CopernicusEU, diversity is visible from above. We've brought together twelve colourful views of Earth observed from space.
๐ Let's celebrate love, diversity and inclusion together!
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