The CCI aims to realise the full potential of the long-term global Earth Observation archives that ESA has established over the past 30 years, as a significant and timely contribution to the ECV databases required by UNFCCC.
Twenty-two dedicated projects are developing long-term global data records, as part of ESA’s Climate Change Initiative, to track changes across the oceans, atmosphere and land
Long-Term Permafrost Record Details Arctic Thaw
Witness the changing planet through the eyes of Earth-orbiting satellites with this new interactive visualisation tool
The climate of a region is its predominant weather conditions, averaged over many years
Scientific evidence for warming of the climate is unequivocal (IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, 2013)
CCI uses climate knowledge and technical capabilities from across ESA Member States to support research and development.
Satellites observing Earth provide a clear picture of changes across the entire planet, measuring and monitoring our vast oceans, land, atmosphere and areas that are difficult to reach, such as the polar regions.
How are satellites helping to understand Earth's climate and its change?
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Access global climate data produced through the ESA's Climate Change Initiative
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Access ESA climate change learning resources for schools and universities
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Software tool for ingesting, operating & visualising CCI data
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