We work for a more resilient and sustainable society
co-producing climate and air quality services
ABOUT US
The Earth System Services (ESS) group is an interdisciplinary team of experienced researchers and young talents covering all aspects of climate and air quality sciences. The group conducts interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research to enhance the societal value of weather and climate prediction services, atmospheric composition and global health by actively engaging with society, decision- and policymakers to exchange knowledge and develop user-oriented services.
OUR TEAMS
Climate Services
Air Quality Services
Knowledge Integration
Global Health Resilience
OUR WORK
ASPECT
Facilitating seamless climate adaptation
CALIOPE
Operational air quality forecast system
HARMONIZE
Harmonising environment and health data in climate change hotspots
FOCUS-Africa
Climate services in the Southern African Development Community
NEWS
January 12, 2026
When the sun goes down, heat vulnerability remains
Night-time heat continues to pose serious health risks
October 31, 2025
Climate Services in Southeast Europe Strengthened at the Second Climateurope2 Festival
Coordinated by BSC, Climateurope2 Boosts the European Climate Services Community
September 1, 2025
Climate-driven triggers for anticipatory humanitarian action in infectious disease outbreaks
New framework links climate data to humanitarian aid
BSC is a public consortium made up of:
