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TUM Study Finds Europe’s Forest Carbon Sinks Under Growing Pressure From Accelerating Biomass Loss

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have identified an unprecedented rise in aboveground biomass loss across Europe’s forests since 2018, using satellite data to assess changes in forest biomass rather than only tree cover. The study found … Read the full press release →

SWIFTT: A Copernicus-based forest management tool to map, mitigate, and prevent the main threats to EU forests

The solution will increase forest management productivity and cost-effectiveness, and enable forest managers, authorities, and policymakers to deal with forest threats proactively (IN BRIEF) Insect outbreaks, wildfires, and windthrow pose significant threats to European forests, exacerbated by climate change-induced extreme … Read the full press release →

Digital solutions by Deutsche Telekom and divirod to help municipalities combat water disasters

Sensors continuously collect water data on coasts, lakes, rivers and on roofs Water level measurements provide citizens, emergency services, and decision-makers with a real-time assessment of the situation Strengthening resilience against water risks: today, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow … Read the full press release →