ESA’s Digital Twin Earth programme

ESA’s Digital Twin Earth (DTE) programme is an initiative that merges advanced satellite data with cutting-edge technology to create virtual replicas — or digital twins — of Earth’s systems.

These digital twins are more than simulations — they are tools that allow scientists, policymakers, and other stakeholders to monitor and predict environmental changes in ways never before possible.

By combining data from space with artificial intelligence and advanced modelling techniques, the DTE programme offers new possibilities for tackling critical challenges, from climate change to urban development.