⌛️ Countdown to the #AtlasOfTheHumanPlanet Launch: 1 Day to Go! Which of these cities is rapidly becoming a #megacity❓ A megacity is defined as a city with a population exceeding 10 million Vote in the poll below to share your answer!

Matthias Oel from EU_ScienceHub just opened the #AtlasOfTheHumanPlanet launch event He highlighted that the Atlas is the result of 20 years of research and innovation, which will help shape future 🇪🇺 policies Join the live stream at 👇 webcast.ec.europa.eu/atlas-of-the-h…

🔴#AtlasOfTheHumanPlanet launch event Leveraging Copernicus EU 🇪🇺🛰️ satellite data, the Atlas is a free & open resource for everyone❗️ Its insights will enable researchers to better understand urbanisation patterns & trends🏙️ Join the live stream👇 webcast.ec.europa.eu/atlas-of-the-h…

Today EU_ScienceHub published the Atlas of the Human Planet 2024, exploring the relationship between human settlements and nature. This book is a call to action for sustainable, equitable development. Download it here 👉 europa.eu/!w3FKgm #Science4Policy

Devastating floods in parts of #Spain after year's worth of rain fell in less than 24 hours. The animation below from #MTGI1 clearly shows large thunderstorms with strong lightning activity, causing exceptional rainfall and flash floods between 00:00 UTC yesterday - 10:00 today.

The answer is... Ho Chi Minh City in #Vietnam 🇻🇳 The city has grown from 2.5 million in 1975 to quadruple its size over 45 years Read the #AtlasOfTheHumanPlanet for more information👇 joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and-u…

Did you know that EU humanitarian aid helps countries around the world prepare for disasters by developing stronger early warning systems, contingency plans, and much more? 🎧 Listen to our new #EUSolidarityTalks podcast episode to find out more 👉 bit.ly/3A3zi4y

#EMSR773 #Floods 🌊 in #Spain 🇪🇸 Our #MappingTeam continues to support the response efforts in #ComunitatValenciana, delivering 9 Grading Products over the weekend ➡️Over 5,300 affected buildings have been detected across all monitored AoIs 🏘️ 🔗rapidmapping.emergency.copernicus.eu/EMSR773/report…

Today our #drought team will participate in #COP16Riyadh! They will officially launch the World Drought Atlas, a key resource to support stakeholders in building effective drought resilience strategies 🚱 Watch the livestream at 13:00 CET👇 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1h/k…

📣🌍The #WorldDroughtAtlas is now online! An innovative tool for one of the most critical climate risks: #drought. Combining global data, interactive maps & analysis to drive action against impacts, it will be officially presented today at COP16 Riyadh. 🆕cimafoundation.org/en/news/world-…

Today, we celebrate women & girls in science! 👩‍🔬💡 At JRC, we're proud to work with top scientists proving that science thrives on diversity in talent, education & experience. On #WomenAndGirlsInScienceDay, they share their top advice for aspiring young women! Ekaterina Zaharieva

International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognises the importance of diversity, inclusion and equity in research 👩‍🔬 We are proud of the women working with #CopernicusEMS and thankful for their contributions. Tell us why diversity in science matters to you 👇

Heavy rainfall in the Valencia region may lead to flooding. To support the local response, Spain has asked for satellite images of Copernicus EMS. The EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre is in contact with Spanish authorities and monitoring the situation 24/7. EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺

🗺️ Mapped: Spain, severe weather. Our EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre is in contact with Spanish authorities and monitoring the situation 24/7.

❄️#EMSR791 – Snowfall in Georgia 🇬🇪 In late Feb, heavy snow cut off villages in Guria, damaging roads & buildings. Our #MappingTeam produced 6️⃣ grading maps to identify damage to roads and built-up structures. 🔗rapidmapping.emergency.copernicus.eu/EMSR791/report…

🌀 #EMSR793 – Cyclone Jude, Mozambique 🇲🇿 On 10 March, Cyclone hit Nampula Province, bringing strong winds & severe flooding. In Mogincual, our #MappingTeam identified 1,540 ha flooded & 336 km of roads potentially affected. 🔗 Latest updates: rapidmapping.emergency.copernicus.eu/EMSR793/report…

For 20+ yrs, European Commission UN Humanitarian UNITAR’s UNOSAT have teamed up to boost disaster response. The Global Disaster Alert & Coordination System platform saves lives. With today’s renewed agreement, we're strengthening early warning systems to reduce disaster impacts worldwide.

📽️ Missed the workshop on Dam Break Scenario & Flood Modelling? Slides and recordings from the 7–8 April session are now available! Dive into the Fast Flood App, dam break modelling, and new tools supporting rapid flood risk assessment. 🔗mapping.emergency.copernicus.eu/news/slides-an…

🌊 #EMSR789 & #EMSR796 – Flood in Ecuador 🇪🇨 Heavy rainfall in late February triggered widespread flooding. Across two activations, our #MappingTeam delivered 33 products—identifying 90 km of roads and over 2,000 people potentially affected. 🔗rapidmapping.emergency.copernicus.eu/EMSR796/report…

🇪🇺 On #EuropeDay, we spotlight how science supports crisis response. From floods to wildfires, CEMS data helps monitor key hazards, shown in this special map by the EU_ScienceHub crisis lab. 🗺️ A look back at a year of rapid support and resilience.