While biodiversity loss is happening across all ecosystems, it is particularly pronounced in coastal regions. Not only are these areas some of the most biodiverse on Earth, they also host large human populations (40% of the population globally lives within 100km from the coastline) and substantial economic activity. But, as the human factor increases, these…
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The webinar on energy and transport, organised on the 27th October 2022, showcased that both sectors are inherently linked to critical infrastructure. Moreover, satellite solutions for the maintenance and monitoring of road and railway infrastructure, as well as for the safe transport and distribution of energy, support the green and digital transition endorsed by the EU…
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Climate change results in increasingly frequent water scarcity and drought. The protection of water resources is one of the cornerstones of Europe’s environmental policy. The European space data stream provides multiple opportunities to make our water use more efficient. This seventh thematic session of “Space 4 Critical Infrastructures” will showcase examples such as mapping water…
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On the 5th of December, 11.00-12.15 (Brussels time), NEREUS organises a webinar on sustainable tourism. The first edition of the series focuses on the currently open call “Space for Tourism” and wishes to provide information and inspiration for NEREUS members interested in applying for this opportunity (first-hand overview of the call, what the eligibility criteria…
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OBSERVER: Copernicus In Situ Component Information System – CIS2- the most comprehensive requirements database yet nee@spacetec.p… Thu, 27/10/2022 – 12:04 The European Environment Agency has released the Copernicus In Situ Component Information System, a database describing the needs of Copernicus Services for in situ data, how far these needs are fulfilled, and the data sources…
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The Galileo Open Service (OS) is being upgraded with three new features being added to the I/NAV message, which is one of four message types broadcast by Galileo satellites. Collectively referred to simply as I/NAV improvements, these features will be available free of charge to all Open Service users. “EUSPA is committed to continuously improving…
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Our mission is to link space to user needs, but to do that, we need to hear from you. The EUSPA Galileo and EGNOS User Satisfaction Survey is your chance to tell us what you think about the two programmes and share your thoughts on how to make the services they provide even better. …
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OBSERVER: Ocean warming, ocean extremes, their socio-economic impact and more! Read all about it in the 6th Copernicus Ocean State Report nee@spacetec.p… Thu, 20/10/2022 – 14:06 Why the ocean matters As one of our planet’s most precious common goods, the ocean plays a major role in the environment, climate and economy. For example, an increase…
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If oil and gas were once considered the ‘new gold’, then lithium and rare-earth elements (REE) are the new oil and gas. Whereas oil and gas boomed thanks to the development of the automobile, global trade and the plastics industry, lithium and REE are key to a wide array of high-tech and climate applications, including…
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Have an idea for a commercial application that leverages the power of the EU Space Programme? Looking for support to turn that idea into a prototype or to take it to market? Then check out the #myEUspace 2022 competition! The annual competition, which is organised by the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) as…
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