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European satellite monitoring programme (Copernicus): climate aspects
European satellite monitoring programme (Copernicus): climate aspects
European satellite monitoring programme (Copernicus): climate aspects
This summary has been archived and will not be updated. See
'EU space programme (2021–2027) – European Union Agency for the Space Programme'
for an updated information about the subject.
European satellite monitoring programme (Copernicus): climate aspects
Copernicus is a civil programme that uses satellite technology to monitor the Earth. It provides reliable and up-to-date information on the state of our environment by regularly tracking changes in the atmosphere, oceans and land masses. The data are invaluable for tackling climate change, as well as for sectors as diverse as human health and tourism.
ACT
Regulation (EU) No 377/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 establishing the Copernicus programme and repealing Regulation (EU) No 911/2010.
SUMMARY
WHAT DOES THE REGULATION DO?
It provides a legal framework for the Copernicus programme for 2014-2020, laying down operational rules and establishing its main objectives. Monitoring climate change is one of the six areas for which Copernicus’s services are specifically designed. The others are: land, marine and atmosphere monitoring, emergency response and a security service.
KEY POINTS
WHEN DOES THE REGULATION APPLY?
From 1 January 2014.
BACKGROUND
The data Copernicus provides are used by policymakers and public authorities to develop environmental legislation and policies and to react to natural disasters and humanitarian crises. The findings are freely available, opening the door to business opportunities for European companies, especially SMEs.
For more information, see:
REFERENCES
Act |
Entry into force |
Deadline for transposition in the Member States |
Official Journal |
Regulation (EU) No 377/2014 |
1.1.2014 |
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last update 23.04.2015