Climate and Atmospheric Services

We offer climate projects and remote sensing applications, including radar meteorology. Our work covers topics addressed by, for example, ECCO and CAMS NCP. We collaborate with companies that need weather and climate data.

Wind turbines in morning fog at sunrise, renewable energy production in Estonia.

The Challenge of Climate Change

Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges, driven by rising greenhouse gas emissions and resulting in long-term shifts in temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events. Understanding and addressing climate change requires comprehensive monitoring of the atmosphere and the use of advanced climate projections. These approaches provide essential data to assess current climate conditions, predict future trends, and develop strategies for mitigation and adaptation.

Kliimamuutuste hindamiseks, tõlgendamiseks ja tulevaste suundumuste prognoosimiseks ning leevendamis- ja kohanemisstrateegiate väljatöötamiseks on vaja detailseid ja usaldusväärseid andmeid.

At our Centre for Climate Research, we conduct in-depth analyses of climate change impacts and provide critical data on atmospheric conditions, weather patterns, and long-term climate trends for public institutions and private companies. Specifically for Estonia:

  • We deliver high-quality information on Estonia’s past, present, and future climate, enabling informed decision-making (AdaptEst).
  • Our climate projections support adaptation planning across key sectors such as agriculture, forestry, healthcare, and energy, ensuring resilience against future climate challenges (ECCO).
  • We improve the national monitoring of air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing data accessibility for researchers, policymakers, and the public (CAMS National Collaboration Programme).
  • We analyze agrometeorological data to develop practical solutions for farmers (KIPPER).
Maps showing average cloud cover (CFC) and its changes in March and June in the Northern European region, including decadal trends.

Monthly mean cloud fraction (CFC) 1982–2015 (a, b), standard deviation of CFC 1982–2015 (c, d) and its significant trends from 1982 to 2015 (e, f) for March (a, c, e) and June (b, d, f). Based on CLARA-A2 climate data record. The location of Tõravere station is marked with a red star. Post, P. and Aun, M.: Changes in satellite-based cloud parameters in the Baltic Sea region during spring and summer (1982–2015), Adv. Sci. Res., 17, 219–225, https://doi.org/10.5194/asr-17-219-2020, 2020.

Radar map of Estonia and its vicinity with heavy rainfall and cyclone movement, precipitation intensity on a color map.

24 h precipitation data measured by Sürgavere weather radar

Climate diagram showing changes in Estonia's monthly average temperature from 1850–2100, with the warming trend in red tones.

Change in mean temperature (°C) in Estonia under a 3°C global warming scenario, based on CMIP6 projections. The change is relative to the 1850–1900 baseline. Source: Copernicus Interactive Climate Atlas.

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