The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
Find out more about space activities in our 23 Member States, and understand how ESA works together with their national agencies, institutions and organisations.
Exploring our Solar System and unlocking the secrets of the Universe
Go to topicProtecting life and infrastructure on Earth and in orbit
Go to topicUsing space to benefit citizens and meet future challenges on Earth
Go to topicMaking space accessible and developing the technologies for the future
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Global warming: the big picture
Our planet is warming up. But to what degree will the climate change in the future? In order to find out, scientists are focussing on 50 'Essential Climate Variables'. Each piece is needed to better understand the big picture - it is a bit like trying to solve a massive scientific puzzle.
Euronews speaks to world-renowned climate change experts to try to put together the pieces of the jigsaw.