Planning permission granted to develop a new headquarters for the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) at the University of Reading.
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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.
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.
UK’s AI ‘twin’ will use big data to show the way to net zero
Professor Ashiq Anjum from the University of Leicester is leading the artificial intelligence research at the Space Park Leicester and will lead the digital twin investigations in the new project.
NCEO joins Sustainable Labs programme – LEAF
The National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) have joined the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) for laboratory accreditation at its headquarters site, Space Park Leicester.
An inevitable climate breach?
Latest inventory of Earth’s heating rate using state of the art Earth Observation measurements,
Satellite data reveals source of increased global atmospheric methane between 2020-2021
On Monday, the 22nd of April, the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) and Space Park Leicester proudly commemorated their inaugural Earth Day celebration.
Drivers and impacts of Eastern African rainfall variability
Rainfall variability in Eastern Africa is associated with considerable social and environmental impacts, including threats to water, energy and food security.
220 000 tonnes of methane likely released from Nord Stream gas leak
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.