{"id":59973,"date":"2025-01-30T09:30:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T09:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodatahub.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/30\/visit-of-the-nereus-delegation-to-esa-esrin-on-24-january-2024-strengthening-collaboration-for-regional-space-ecosystems\/"},"modified":"2025-01-30T09:30:28","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T09:30:28","slug":"visit-of-the-nereus-delegation-to-esa-esrin-on-24-january-2024-strengthening-collaboration-for-regional-space-ecosystems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodatahub.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/30\/visit-of-the-nereus-delegation-to-esa-esrin-on-24-january-2024-strengthening-collaboration-for-regional-space-ecosystems\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit of the NEREUS Delegation to ESA\/ESRIN on 24 January 2024: Strengthening Collaboration for Regional Space Ecosystems"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On Friday, 24 January 2024, NEREUS led a high-level delegation to ESA\/ESRIN in Frascati, Italy, to meet and exchange with ESA-Director Simonetta Cheli (Earth Observation Programmes) and her team as part of the network\u2019s ongoing political dialogue with the agency. This significant visit served to deepen the partnership between NEREUS and ESA and to give it a new impulse with view to the coming five years. The idea was to explore common interests and paths of cooperations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Agenda Overview<\/b><\/p>\n

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The visit took place from 09:30 to approximately 16:30 and included:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Morning Session (09:30 \u2013 13:30):<\/b>
\nA formal meeting with Simonetta Cheli, featuring presentations and discussions on joint initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a013:30:<\/b>\u00a0A networking lunch, fostering connections and collaboration among delegates.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Afternoon Session (15:00 \u2013 16:30): <\/b>A guided tour of ESA\u2019s facilities, providing insights into its cutting-edge work and future prospects.<\/p>\n

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Delegation Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n

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The NEREUS delegation comprised regional politicians, senior regional representatives, and key stakeholders, reflecting the triple helix structure of NEREUS partner regions (Apulia Region, Azores Region, Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg Region, Basilicata Region, Brittany Region, Catalunya Region, Emilia Romagna Region, Hesse Region, Occitania Region, Podkarpackie Region, Guest Regions\u00a0(Observer): Campania\u00a0and Sardinia). Attendees included:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Thierry Cotelle, President of NEREUS and Member of the Regional Council of Occitanie.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vito Bardi, President of Basilicata and Vice President of NEREUS.<\/p>\n

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Additionally, senior managers from regional public administrations, representatives from research organizations, and members of regional space clusters participated, bringing perspectives from across the vibrant space ecosystems of partner regions.<\/p>\n

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Key Topics and Discussions<\/b><\/p>\n

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The visit aligned with NEREUS\u2019s mission to promote the regional dimension of space uses and feature regional needs and capabilities with respect to Earth Observation.\u00a0Discussions focused on:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Strengthening the ESA\/NEREUS partnership<\/p>\n