Watch recordings of previous sessions
Satellite retrievals of carbon dioxide and methane & related applications
Date: 18 February 2026
Speaker: Michael Buchwitz
This webinar with Michael Buchwitz (University of Bremen) explored space-based observations of CO₂ and methane, explained how atmospheric concentrations were retrieved from satellite measurements, how these data were used to assess human-made emissions and natural sinks, and highlighted the ESA GHG-CCI project and its links to wider climate services.
Sea level rise & climate change: Insights from CCI Data
Date: 18th March 2026
Speaker: Anny Cazenave
This webinar explored global to local sea level rise, explained how satellite data (ECVs) is processed and used to track changes. It examined key drivers like ocean warming and ice melt due to human-caused climate change, along with coastal factors such as land subsidence, and considered future impacts on coastal communities.
Permafrost and Climate Change: Insights from CCI data
Date: 22 April 2026
Speaker: Annett Bartsch
This webinar explored rising ground temperatures in permafrost regions as a key indicator of climate change and how satellite and ground-based observations reveal accelerating changes in both lowland permafrost and mountain rock glaciers.
Satellite retrievals of vegetation parameters
Date: 20 May 2026
Speaker: Christiaan van der Tol
This webinar presented a 21-year, high-resolution satellite dataset of vegetation properties, including foliage density (Leaf Area Index) and light absorption (FPAR), both key climate variables influencing the carbon cycle.