The GLOBE Program
A worldwide science program where students and citizen scientists collect real environmental data; 293,858,733 measurements from 127 countries (GLOBE figures).
Image: NASA (ISS074-E-0046371, Jan. 3, 2026).
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Explain Like I'm 10
- GLOBE lets kids and grown-ups do real science outside.
- You look at clouds, trees or soil and send what you see with an app.
- Scientists use your measurements to understand our planet.
The Five W's of GLOBE
Who
The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program, an international science program sponsored by NASA.
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What
People worldwide take environmental measurements, such as clouds, trees, land cover and soil, and share them for science.
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When
Ongoing. On October 16, 2026, GLOBE showed 586,276 measurements so far that month (GLOBE figures).
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Where
127 countries, with 43,344 schools and non-school organizations taking part (GLOBE figures).
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Why
It gives the public the chance to join data collection and the scientific process, and to add to our understanding of the Earth system.
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Impact Statement
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GLOBE has recorded 293,858,733 measurements from 974,936 citizen scientists, including 919,065 students (GLOBE figures, October 16, 2026).
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55,871 educators take part in GLOBE (GLOBE figures, October 16, 2026).
How This Saves People & the Planet
For People
Students learn science by doing it, measuring their own environment and contributing to real research (GLOBE).
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For Nature
GLOBE Observer volunteers report clouds, trees, land cover and mosquito habitats, and scientists can request and use these observations (GLOBE Observer).
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Get Involved With GLOBE
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Help This Work
This is a public mission, so there is nothing to donate. You can explore its free data or join a citizen science project.