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We are pleased to share the recent publication of the paper “ERA5–Drought: Global Drought Indices Based on ECMWF Reanalysis” in Scientific Data as part of the activities under the CENTAUR Horizon Europe project.  The paper introduces a global dataset for long-term drought monitoring from 1940 to the present. Derived from the European Centre for Medium-Range …

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On 11 April 2025, the CENTAUR Horizon Europe project hosted an online meeting with Advisory Board members to present the outcomes of the Demo Review for Cold Cases (DR-CC) and the Preliminary Demo Results Evaluation (PDRE). The session provided an opportunity to review the implementation of cold cases (focused on historical crisis scenarios) and to …

CENTAUR Project Reaches Milestones with Cold Case Review and Hot Case Evaluation  Read More »

Last week, CENTAUR participated in the 4th annual Global Flood Forecasting and Monitoring Meeting, organised by the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS).  The two-day event brought together experts to discuss the latest developments in the Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS) and the Global Flood Monitoring (GFM) tool, along with the ways in which their data …

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On 21 November, we hosted our first Online Workshop with almost 100 participants.   The workshop presented the progress of the CENTAUR Horizon Europe project, the challenges faced by the team, and the next steps. It also provided a platform for key stakeholders to engage in panel discussions on urban flooding and food and water …

Key Takeaways from the 1st CENTAUR Online Workshop  Read More »

On 22 November, the CENTAUR project team hosted its first workshop with the Advisory Board (AB) members to assess achievements and get feedback to further refine strategies to improve the CENTAUR platform. Demonstrating the CENTAUR Platform The workshop revolved around the demonstration of the CENTAUR platform. This advanced tool integrates access to indicators tackling challenges …

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On 11 October, we have attended the Copernicus EMS Annual Conference, delivering a keynote on our project. This high-level event, organised by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, and brought together experts from the European Commission and international organisations. Participants discussed the EU tools and policies available for anticipating risks and managing crises such as …

CENTAUR attended the CEMS Annual Conference 2024 Read More »

The CENTAUR project, funded by Horizon Europe, has recently been added to the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network platform, joining the list of projects dedicated to Civil Protection and Disaster Risk Reduction. Launched in 2021, the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network is a community platform of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism which brings together first …

CENTAUR has been included in the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network Platform in the list of projects dedicated to civil protection and disaster risk reduction Read More »

On 26 June, our team gathered for an online Interim Review Meeting, marking 18 months of the CENTAUR project.  During this period, our project team has undertaken several activities to advance the project’s objectives. These efforts have resulted in significant achievements and laid the foundations for further development.  The meeting provided an opportunity to present …

CENTAUR’s Interim Review Meeting: Achievements and Future Directions  Read More »

Last week, CENTAUR representatives attended the XX Congress of the Spanish Association of Remote Sensing (AET), held in Cadiz, Spain, from 5 to 7 June.  Under the theme “Remote Sensing and Global Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Blue Growth”, the Congress served as a platform to promote discussions between scientific, institutional, and business communities invested …

CENTAUR’s Participation at the XX Congress of the Spanish Remote Sensing Association  Read More »

Last week, representatives from the CENTAUR team had the privilege of participating in the European Civil Protection Forum 2024, an important event which brought together experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders to discuss critical issues related to civil protection and disaster resilience.  The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) organised …

CENTAUR’s Participation at the European Civil Protection Forum: Engaging with Key Stakeholders and Horizon Europe Projects  Read More »