Q. What is Copernicus Programme, recently seen in news?
Answer:
It is European Union's Earth Observation Programme
Notes: June 2024 was recorded as the warmest June globally, with temperatures averaging 0.67°C above the 1991-2020 average and surpassing the previous high set in June 2023 by 0.14°C, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). C3S, part of the Copernicus Earth Observation Programme by the EU, supports climate policies and resilience efforts globally. It utilizes data from earth observation satellites and in situ sensors, processing it to provide authoritative climate information. Implemented by ECMWF, C3S contributes to understanding and mitigating human-induced climate change, aligning with user needs defined by the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) and World Climate Research Programme (WCRP).