A group of environmental scientists have conducted research, using laser pulses, to measure exactly how much carbon is stored in the tree trunks and branches of a forest in Mozambique’s Gilé National Park.
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UK wins bid to host world-renowned International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40)
The UK will be hosting the 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40) at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Hampshire, from 17 to 21 March 2025
NCEO captures real-time imagery of Hurricane Beryl
Hurricane Beryl has ripped across the Caribbean with winds of 240km/h (150mph) causing extensive damage including tearing roofs from buildings, uprooting trees and devastating the islands in its path. Peaking at Category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson scale on the 2nd July, indeed Beryl is the earliest Category 5 system ever recorded, since the scale was first introduced in 1974.
UK Earth Observation Conference 2024
At the National Centre for Earth Observation, researchers Professor Mat Disney and Dr. Cecilia Chavana-Bryant are at the forefront of efforts to study England’s ancient oaks with cutting edge technology.
Earth Observation DataHub End User and Stakeholder Forum July 2024
he Earth Observation DataHub (EODH) is a UK pathfinder project that will support government, business and academia with access to global Earth Observation data. The Hub’s development commenced earlier this year and this event will update stakeholders and potential users on the path to system deployment and availability.
NCEO scientists at the University of Leeds contribute to the Global Nitrous Oxide Budget 1980-2020 which exposes alarming measurements
Global emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), a powerful greenhouse gas, continue to rise unabated, largely driven by unsustainable practices in global food production and growing food demand
NCEO/DARC Data Assimilation Training course
At the beginning of May, approximately 30 researchers from across the globe attended the NCEO/DARC Data Assimilation Training Course held at the University of Reading.
NCEO visits the National Space Centre
NCEO PhD student, Charlotte Paton, shares her experience of visiting the National Space Centre (NSC) to deliver daytime talks to the public.
NCEO scientists driving science behind latest climate satellite mission EarthCARE
EarthCARE, the latest ESA Earth Explorer mission was launched from Vandenburg, California.
NCEO future leaders recognised and awarded at prestigious STEM for Britain competition
NCEO researcher wins STEM for BRITAIN Physics Gold award.
Celebrating Earth Day 2024
On Monday, the 22nd of April, the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) and Space Park Leicester proudly commemorated their inaugural Earth Day celebration.
EO DataHub awards £3 million to simplify access to Earth observation data
The EO DataHub (EODH) announces the award of significant further contracts aimed at unlocking the potential of Earth Observation (EO) data and completing the team for this landmark project
NCEO leading environmental facilities included in £70 million NERC investment
The Natural Environmental Research Council funding will enable UK researchers to continue to access the UK’s pool of field and analytical equipment which underpins environmental science. This recommissioning of scientific support and facilities will continue until March 2031.
POST fellowship at UK Parliament on carbon offsetting
The Natural Environmental Research Council funding will enable UK researchers to continue to access the UK’s pool of field and analytical equipment which underpins environmental science. This recommissioning of scientific support and facilities will continue until March 2031.
New ECMWF headquarters at the University of Reading approved
Planning permission granted to develop a new headquarters for the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) at the University of Reading.
MicroCarb – Carbon monitoring mission using NCEO expertise ready for launch
Scientists at the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO), hosted at Space Park Leicester, have welcomed news that a satellite for monitoring atmospheric carbon dioxide to help tackle climate change has completed assembly and qualification in the UK, and is now ready for launch.
NCEO scientists contribute to study which reveals the changing role of the Amazon rainforest in the global carbon cycle
NCEO scientists at the University of Leeds and the University of Edinburgh have contributed to a study of land carbon sinks and sources in the Amazon.
NCEO International Women & Girls in Science Day Film Evening
Come join us at the Attenborough Arts Centre on Wednesday 7th Feb at 4:00pm for an inspiring event celebrating Women & Girls in Science
Telespazio UK win EO DataHub Platform Software contract
We are pleased to announce the winner of the EO DataHub Platform Software Development and Operations ITT– Telespazio.
The UK reunites with Copernicus and Horizon
The National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) is pleased to highlight that the UK’s formal participation in Copernicus and Horizon.
NCEO join First Connected Capability Network to Unite UK Communities Through Space Technology
Today marks the launch of the first pilot Connected Capability Network (CCN) which aims to unite diverse communities across the UK, enabling them to harness the benefits of satellite data and space technology.
New directors drive next phase of national climate science partnership
Leading UK climate science organisations are driving forwards a national alliance focused on climate solutions for society, led by new co-directors Professor Cath Senior and Professor Michael Meredith.
NCEO significant contributions to Global Carbon Budget 2023
A ‘twin’ of the world’s wetlands is to be created by NCEO scientists at the University of Leicester using satellite data, mathematical models and artificial intelligence to help monitor and reduce methane emissions.
£1.5m funding to create ‘Digital Twin’ model to reduce emissions
A ‘twin’ of the world’s wetlands is to be created by NCEO scientists at the University of Leicester using satellite data, mathematical models and artificial intelligence to help monitor and reduce methane emissions.
The National Centre for Earth Observation Scientists join the UK delegation at COP28
NCEO scientists are joining the strong UK delegation of Earth Observation experts taking quality, trusted data to the forefront of future policy decisions.