New version of the HLPP published
The CGMS High Level Priority Plan (HLPP) has been revised, following discussions of the 54th plenary session in Seoul, Republic of Korea on 5 June 2026. The revised plan focuses on the period 2026-2030.
Greenhouse gas Portal updated
Greenhouse gas Portal updated The greenhouse gas Portal has been updated for 2026. Updates Mission timelines Global greenhouse gas mappers Facility scale plume monitors Greenhouse gas satellite missions Portal This Portal provides a comprehensive and regularly updated overview of current and planned satellite missions capable of measuring greenhouse gases (GHG). It includes missions operated by […]
Outcomes of the CGMS-54 plenary
The CGMS-54 plenary meeting, hosted by KMA in Seoul on 2-4 June 2026, provided an excellent setting for productive discussions among CGMS Members. Agenda and publications are available here. A key outcome of the meeting was the recognition of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) as a strategic priority for CGMS. Members agreed to establish […]
Climate Data Record inventory: evolution of the Essential Climate Variables inventory
Satellite data play a pivotal role in observing variability and change in the Earth system. Their view from above allows for consistent, global coverage, observing many Earth System variables across the atmospheric, oceanic and terrestrial domains. With some satellite observations now spanning more than 50 years, satellite data has become an invaluable tool for monitoring […]
Year of the weather 2025
Drawing on geostationary satellite imagery from CMA, EUMETSAT, JMA and NOAA, EUMETSAT’s digital media team has produced a video which takes you on a global journey through the most significant weather events of 2025.