OBSERVER: How does the Copernicus programme help humanitarian aid actors?CSO Tanya Walker Thu, 10/06/2021 – 13:38 Every year, natural disasters and armed conflicts affect millions of people around the world, forcing them to flee their homes and often ending up in makeshift shelters or refugee camps. Increasingly common extreme weather events and unpredictable climatic conditions,…
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OBSERVER: Join us on 22 June for the launch event of the European Union Space Programme CSO Tanya Walker Thu, 17/06/2021 – 12:09 22 June 2021, from 9h30 to 13h00 CEST, will mark the official launch event of the European Union Space Programme, arguably the most significant development in recent years for the European Space…
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OBSERVER: How to master Copernicus data with online learning tools CSO Tanya Walker Thu, 24/06/2021 – 08:56 The Copernicus programme helps people understand the Earth’s climate, it enables more efficient urban and rural planning and it helps decision-makers understand how to use resources more sustainably. The programme offers a variety of products, services and valuable…
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OBSERVER: What’s new in the latest GloFAS 3.1 release?CSO Tanya Walker Thu, 01/07/2021 – 09:58 Floods are among the most common and dangerous natural disasters in almost every part of the world. The impact of floods to life and property is expected to increase as extreme weather events become more frequent annually. To address this…
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OBSERVER: The Copernicus Marine Service supports the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD)CSO Tanya Walker Thu, 08/07/2021 – 11:36 The EU is a global leader in international ocean governance with a framework founded on strategies, directives and programmes that actively contribute to the improvement of the sustainable use of oceans, safety and security…
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OBSERVER: Copernicus 1.0, 2015 – 2021: Tracing the key achievements of the Copernicus Marine ServiceCSO Tanya Walker Thu, 15/07/2021 – 11:49 As we come to the end of Copernicus 1.0 (2015-2021), and at the dawn of Copernicus 2.0 (2021 – 2027), we take a look back on the achievements of the Copernicus programme’s Marine Service…
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OBSERVER: Copernicus Land Monitoring Service: Measuring the effectiveness of protecting Natura 2000 grasslandsCSO Tanya Walker Thu, 22/07/2021 – 11:57 Grassland habitats in Europe are facing an overall decline in terms of extent and biodiversity. Through the Natura 2000 network, the world’s largest ecological network of protected areas, these species-rich habitats are being protected, but continuous…
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OBSERVER: Monitoring freshwater quality with CopernicusCSO Tanya Walker Thu, 05/08/2021 – 11:32 Freshwater, one of the world’s most scarce and precious resources, is essential for all life on Earth. Freshwater shortage can be devastating for the environment and humans. However, it is not just about freshwater availability, but also about the quality of the available…
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Closing date: Thursday, November 11, 2021 ARTES Programme: Business Applications Opportunity: Intended Tender Activity: Feasibility Study The quality of urban life and the functioning of the city depends on the quality with which the cities are shaped, restructured and transformed toward a sustainable city. One attractive and efficient way to guide this transformation is by…
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The exhibition SEEN FROM SPACE invites you to a unique journey in Brittany through exceptional Copernicys images obtained by Earth observation satellites. The exhibition is open to the public now until October displayed in the garden of the scientific aquarium Oceanopolis (Brest, Brittany (NEREUS full member)). What is about These satellites are bearing sensors…
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