The new platform provides a wealth of information on key Earth Observation (EO) stakeholders from North Africa, Middle East and the Balkans. The users can navigate through the profiles of stakeholders and be informed on the existing networks, capacities, skills, etc. in the combined region. Whilst the platform is primarily targeting stakeholders from the region, organisations from other countries are invited to become part of the network. Interested stakeholders can easily complete their profile by providing their credentials and filling in a quick survey. The survey is split in five main sections: Contact Details, Activity Focus, Capacities, National Activities, Engagement in GEO-CRADLE.

Brussels, 21 July 2017. Many of our Copernicus Observer readers are already aware of the positive impact of the Copernicus programme on society and economy. Nevertheless, some questions remain up in the air when this impact is being discussed: how can citizens benefit from the plentiful archive and stream of free and open Earth Observation data and information? Where can we find this information? Is it fully free and available for anyone? How can it be integrated into a business to make it more successful or into a workflow to make it more efficient?

Stevenage 20/07/2017 – Europe’s pollution monitoring satellite Sentinel-5 Precursor is ready to leave Airbus’ Stevenage site for launch on a Rokot rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russia.

(Edinburgh, July 2017) Brainnwave understands, that if people are going to make better decisions then they must have quick and simple access to the data they need, at the time they need them. This insight has driven the Edinburgh-based team of young entrepreneurs, data scientists, machine learning and software engineers and user-experience (UX) designers, to create a platform that removes any barriers between data suppliers and end-users.

The magazine is widely distributed: statistics show that about 3000 active readers among Industry and relevant Institutions worldwide are interested to go through EOmag articles! Enjoy the reading!

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11 July 2017. EARSC published today a position paper entitled “Copernicus evolution: Fostering Growth in the EO Downstream Services Sector”.

This article was first published in Copernicus observer on July 10th.

The Sentinel benefits Study (SeBS) looks to develop cases showing how EO-derived products based on data generated by one or more Sentinel satellites deliver value to society and the citizen. Under a first phase of work, 3 cases were analysed and the second phase of work will consider at least 20 more.

5th July, 2017. The EARSC competition “European EO product of the year” rewarded a company which has developed a product which will support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at national, regional and/or local levels, and the monitoring and reporting against the global indicator framework.

Gilching, 26 June 2017. Copernicus App Lab’s data access platform merges the scientific Earth observation (EO) community and mobile developers for a safer, healthier and economical stronger world. Registration are welcome now – all entries are automatically part of an exclusive beta-community.

30 June 2017. A set of user satisfaction surveys is open. It takes only few minutes to fill out and your input will greatly help improve Copernicus products!

The EARSC session on Industry Contribution to SDGs took place on 20th June from 16h15-18h00 alongside the 11th GEO European Projects Workshop. Presentations are now available.