Science

Supporting the Paris Agreement

ESA Climate Change Initiative research is exploiting Earth observation satellite data to support progress toward the mitigation and adaptation goals of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement.

Earth observation satellites are crucial for addressing information challenges. Satellites provide the evidence record to strengthen scientific understanding of the climate, identify trends and monitor change.

The research projects below exploit satellite-derived climate data, including records from the ESA Climate Change Initiative, to support stakeholders in the Paris Agreement to design, monitor and report progress toward its mitigation and adaptation goals.

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CarbonARA: the Carbon Amazon Rainforest Airborne project 2025

A collaborative, field experiment delivering new insights into Amazon forest–carbon dynamics through integrated ground, airborne, and satellite observations, in partnership with ESA and INPE.

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Climate Analysis In African Cities (CAIAC)

Harnessing Earth Observation data to enhance model simulation of urban climate conditions in Africa

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EO4UrbanClimate

Integrating satellite data and climate models to support city-scale evaluation of urban heat risks and adaptation options

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Flood Risk Assessment in a Changing Climate for Cities using EO (FRACCEO)

Combining satellite data & models to improve coastal flood prediction and risk assessment in a changing climate

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Methane Emissions Detection Using Satellites Assessment

Comparing and evaluating methane data products on hot spot and point sources (super-emitters) from a large variety of satellites.

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MOMO-NBS

MOnitoring urban MOrphology and Nature-Based Solutions

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Ocean Carbon 4 Climate

Developing a climate-quality time series to assess the ocean carbon sink and refine air-sea CO₂ flux estimates

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RECCAP-2 Climate Space

The RECCAP-2 Climate Space project refines greenhouse gas budgets for critical regions of the globe, supporting climate goals with advanced satellite and atmospheric data.

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