Innovation in Earth observation brings benefits to all
A satellite image of parts of Apulia in Southern Italy as seen by the European Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite on 24 January 2024. The cities of Bari (top left) and Taranto (bottom centre) are visible as relatively bright areas
improve the daily lives of citizens and support effective policymaking for a more sustainable future, while also benefiting businesses and economies across the world. Space-based systems have seen significant advances in recent years, driven by technological innovation and the increasing demand for accurate, timely and comprehensive data about our planet. These innovations span various areas, including satellite technology, data processing and information sharing. Copernicus – the world-leading Earth observation system and a key part of the European Union’s Space Programme – is the result of many of these advances. Copernicus provides accurate, timely and easily accessible information, available free of charge for a wide range of ‘operational’ services and users, as well as enabling improved management
The latest innovations in Earth observation hold exciting promise to significantly advance our ability to overcome global environmental and sustainability challenges With satellite data now forming the basis for evidence-based decision making and countless everyday applications, the need for information is growing at an ever-increasing rate. The European Space Agency, a world leader in Earth observation, is steadfastly dedicated to fostering the development of the cutting-edge spaceborne technology needed to further understand the planet,
By Josef Aschbacher, director-general, and Simonetta Cheli , director of Earth observation programmes, European Space Agency E arth observation satellites have proven to be a game changer, helping us better understand the complexities of our planet while also responding to the pressing challenges we face relating to the environment, climate change and sustainability. Satellite data are not only used to answer crucial Earth science questions, but also, importantly, to forecast the weather and assist when disaster strikes, to provide essential information to optimise, for example, agricultural practices, water management and the siting of renewable energy plants, and to address issues such as maritime safety.
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G7 ITALY: THE APULIA SUMMIT — 2024
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