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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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
Detection and validation of a major methane leak in the UK
NCEO and SENSE PhD student publishes paper about the detection and validation of a major UK methane leak.
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.
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.
Smart Decisions for Sustainable Forest Management
OptFor-EU is working together with forest managers and stakeholders to create a Decision Support System (DSS). This tool will offer science-backed choices for optimising forest ecosystem services (like reducing carbon) and improving forest resilience.
Methane leak in the UK detected using satellites
An international collaboration led by the National Centre for Earth Observation scientists at the University of Leeds discovered a substantial methane leak from a faulty gas pipe near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire while using GHGSAT’s high-resolution data in March 2023.
UK associates with Copernicus €5.8bn Earth observation programme
In a new deal announced by UK Government today, the UK will associate with Copernicus, the European Earth Observation programme in which the UK has been prominent since its inception.
More severe wet and dry extremes as rapid warming of climate continues
The UK weather has recently been characterised by large swings between wet and dry periods, with heatwave and drought in summer 2022 followed by a series of very wet conditions with localised flooding then very dry periods with water deficits in some regions and heightened wildfire risk
UK Space Agency announces funding for EO technology
The £15 million UK Space Agency funding announced will support the research and experimental development of space-based instruments, aimed at supporting a range of environmental services, which could include meteorology, climate monitoring, environmental management, agriculture and urban planning, and improving scientific knowledge.
Net-Zero Week – Biodiversity within NCEO
During Net Zero Week we want to explore the role biodiversity has to play in helping us to reach a global net-zero, and the work NCEO and our partner institutions are doing to improve biodiversity across our centre.