Droughts and heatwaves are becoming more frequent — and they affect us all.  

Andrea Toreti, our lead scientist for the Copernicus European and Global Observatories, explains why it’s crucial to understand these events and improve their predictability. 

His team works to ensure that EU countries are better prepared and more resilient in the face of water-related climate extremes. 

Our scientists are at the forefront of efforts to mitigate climate change.

For more information: 

- Copernicus: https://www.copernicus.eu/en 

- The European and Global Drought Observatories: https://drought.emergency.copernicus.eu/ 

- Earth Observation: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/scientific-portfolios/earth-observation_en