Copernicus Sentinel data is being used by Statistics Poland (GUS) to improve the quality of its national and local data and to better monitor green areas and
wellbeing indicators. Urban green spaces are important for the quality of life and health, but policies affecting them are often characterised by inconsistent evidence. By integrating traditional data with satellite imagery, GUS can provide comprehensive information on citizens’ wellbeing—including the state of green spaces—with the goal of increasing transparency and ultimately improving public wellbeing. This integration also helps local authorities address data inconsistencies and errors. Using Sentinel-2, the Polish Research Institute of Geodesy and Cartography (IGiK), in collaboration with GUS, has developed a methodology to create new wellness-related environmental quality indicators, contributing to more informed policymaking.
