The global climate crisis: How open data helps combat climate change
Climate change remains one of the most pressing global challenges of
our time, with problems like frequent severe weather events, rising
sea levels and loss of biodiversity threatening ecosystems and
marginalised communities globally. As governments, researchers, and
citizens seek effective ways to mitigate its impact, data has emerged
as a powerful agent.  

Open access to environmental data is transforming how we understand,
respond to, and plan for climate related risks. For example, open data
enables real-time monitoring of climate indicators such as temperature
fluctuations, carbon emissions, and deforestation rates. From
satellite imagery to air quality sensors, the availability of
transparent, interoperable datasets allows stakeholders to collaborate
across borders and sectors.  

The European Data Portal [https://data.europa.eu/en] and other EU
initiatives, such as the Open Data Directive
[https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1024/oj/eng], play a pivotal
role in this transformation. By centralising access to thousands of
datasets from across member states, these platforms empower users to
leverage this data for climate resilience. Projects, including the
Copernicus Climate Change Service [https://climate.copernicus.eu/] and
the European Environment Agency’s data hubs
[https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/datahub?size=n_10_n&filters%5B0%5D%5Bfield%5D=issued.date&filters%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=any&filters%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B0%5D=All%20time]
exemplify how collaboration can drive impactful climate solutions
through open data.  

To truly enable the potential of open data in the fight against
climate change, we must continue investing in data infrastructure and
encouraging cross-sector partnerships. Feel free to explore the
European Data porta, engage with available datasets and help
contribute to a sustainable future one informed decision at a time. 

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Publication Date/Time
2025-11-10T09:00:00+00:00
How transparency and access to environmental data empowers smarter
climate action across Europe