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Climate, Environment, & Biodiversity
Space supports the green transition by offering essential insights into climate, ecosystems, and the health of our planet.
Space Technologies Help us Understand and Protect the Environment
Achieving the European Green Deal’s vision of making EU the world’s first climate-neutral area by 2050 requires changes in how we manage and protect the environment. Space technologies are crucial tools in this transformation. Satellites are constantly monitoring the earth, which means we gain insight into climate change, pollution levels, biodiversity loss and land use. This data supports better decision-making - from designing environmental policies to responding faster to natural disasters. Earth observations (EO) not only help us see the environmental changes, but it also enables smarter actions. From space data governments, researchers and industries can track progress, reduce risk and build a healthier balance between people, nature and the economy.
Pollutions levels in the atmosphere, oceans and rivers are tracked from space, helping protect ecosystems, and public health.
When floods, fires, or drought hit, EO data helps emergency teams plan faster and save lives.
Accurate satellite mapping identifies areas critical to key biodiversity areas, supporting habitat conservation, and species protection efforts.
By comparing satellite images over time, changes in forests can be detected early. This is crucial for stopping illegal logging or identifying areas affected by disease, fire, or land-use change.
Satellite data tracks melting glaciers and rising seas - key signs of a changing climate.
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Dec 18, 2025
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