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.
Satellite data is helping to understand Earth's climate and support action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC
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Explore how satellite data records from the Climate Change Initiative are advancing understanding of the Earth system
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
Scientific evidence for warming of the climate is unequivocal (IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, 2013)
The climate of a region is its predominant weather conditions, averaged over many years
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.
Software tool for ingesting, operating & visualising CCI data
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Explore 40 years of satellite climate data via interactive globes and maps
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Access ESA climate change learning resources for schools and universities
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Access satellite climate data records for a suite of Essential Climate Variables
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