Under its Policy Observatory, EARSC ismonitoring relevant EU policies and advocating for increased use of the EO services to support policy-makers.
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Statements (Consultations)
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EARSC gathers the inputs of its members on how the downstream EO sector can contribute to various EU initiatives. These statements, reflecting the industry's views and recommendations, are submitted in response to the European Commission's open consultations with the objective of including EO capabilities in support of the achievements of European policies.
The United Nations Common Agenda proposes a Global Digital Compact to be agreed upon at the Summit of the Future in September 2024 through a technology track involving all stakeholders.
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EARSC Statement for the Global Digital Compact.pdf
The United Nations Common Agenda proposes a Global Digital Compact to be agreed upon at the Summit of the Future in September 2024 through a technology track involving all stakeholders.
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EARSC Statement
on Water pollution – EU rules on urban wastewater treatment v1
Earth observation (EO) is a powerful instrument to support the reporting on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). EARSC booklet gathers an example of EO services supporting the 2030 Agenda. (Extract Nov 2022). Visit the online version at this link.
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EARSC Statement
for the EU Voluntary Review on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
on Water pollution – EU rules on urban wastewater treatment v1.pdf
Earth observation (EO) is a powerful instrument to support the reporting on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). EARSC booklet gathers an example of EO services supporting the 2030 Agenda. (Extract Nov 2022). Visit the online version at this link.
Position papers are powerful tools to gather the collective views and concerns of the industry and make these known to external stakeholders, in order to bring about positive changes that benefit the industry. The EARSC Position papers reflect the industry views and provide recommendations on a specific topic, which is relevant to the sector.
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In the context of the activities carried out by the Defence and Civil Security Working Group, EARSC has produced a Position paperon the European Union's action plan to strengthen its security and defence policy by 2030.
The paper aims to reinforce the voice of the European Earth Observation data and services industry; ensuring that theEU Space Strategy for Security and Defence leverages the EO services industry capabilities and consolidates relations with the relevant stakeholders
Position papers are powerful tools to gather the collective views and concerns of the industry and make these known to external stakeholders, in order to bring about positive changes that benefit the industry. The EARSC Position papers reflect the industry views and provide recommendations on a specific topic, which is relevant to the sector.
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In the context of the activities carried out by the Defence and Civil Security Working Group, EARSC has produced a Position paper on the European Union's action plan to strengthen its security and defence policy by 2030. The paper aims at: reinforcing the voice of the European Earth Observation data and services industry; ensuring that the EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence leverages the EO services industry capabilities and consolidating relations with the relevant stakeholders.
The European Commission is currently working on a roadmap to address the modernisation strategy of Copernicus. EARSC has produced a Position paperon the evolution of Copernicus presenting the industry's views on the 3 pillars: 1- Digitalisation 2-Contribution to the Green Deal 3- Security/Resilience
Earth Observation (EO) Services industry welcomes the ambitious objectives set by the New European Forest Strategy alongside other EU Policy initiatives aiming at improving the quantity and quality of Europe's forests by 2030. Earth Observation capabilities, by delivering near-real time, consistent and tree-level information of the world's forests are a crucial tool to deliver Europe's forests goals. EARSC members are convinced that the urgency to act calls for action; it can be done now, at scale and with unprecedented precision, at high-cost efficiency. Against this context, the EARSC Position Paper on forest management (attached) strongly advocates for the systematic integration of EO data and services as operational tools in the design, implementation and evaluation of all ongoing and upcoming legislative and policy initiatives in the field of environmental protection, with particular regards to forests, biodiversity and the sustainability of supply chains.
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Commission is currently working on a roadmap to address the modernisation strategy of Copernicus. EARSC has produced a Position paperon the evolution of Copernicus presenting the industry's views on the three pillars: 1- Digitalisation 2-Contribution to the Green Deal 3- Security/Resilience.
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The European Earth Observation (EO) Services industry welcomes the ambitious objectives set by the New European Forest Strategy alongside other EU Policy initiatives aiming at improving the quantity and quality of Europe's forests by 2030. Earth Observation capabilities, by delivering near-real time, consistent and tree-level information of the world's forests are a crucial tool to deliver Europe's forests goals. EARSC members are convinced that the urgency to act calls for action; it can be done now, at scale and with unprecedented precision, at high-cost efficiency. Against this context, the EARSC Position Paper on forest management (attached) strongly advocates for the systematic integration of EO data and services as operational tools in the design, implementation and evaluation of all ongoing and upcoming legislative and policy initiatives in the field of environmental protection, with particular regards to forests, biodiversity and the sustainability of supply chains.
EARSC letters are short documents providing the industry views on a policy initiative or legislation to target specific stakeholders (MEPs, Council attachés, etc). In the context of a Proposal for Regulation/Directive, the letters provide our suggestions for amendments to the text.
EARSC letters are short documents providing the industry views on a policy initiative or legislation with the objective to target specific stakeholders (MEPs, Council attachés etc). In the context of a Proposal for Regulation/Directive, the letters provide our suggestions for amendments to the text.
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EARSC LETTER
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November 2023
The European Association of Remote Sensing Companies, (EARSC) is a trade association with more than 140 company members from all over Europe. EARSC represents the Earth Observation (EO) industry. EARSC very much welcomes the efforts of the European Commission to harmonise the EU approach to safety, sustainability, and resilience and ensure the long-term longevity of the European space domain. As such, we have prepared the attached letter to express the views of our association and our members.
Technical feasibility assessment documents provide details (resolution, frequency…) on how the EO capabilities can be used in the context of a specific policy area/legislation. These documents are useful to explain the extent and scope of the EO technology.
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EARSC Technical feasibility assessment
Nov 2021
Examples of Earth Observation
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EARSC Technical Feasibility Assessment
September 2023
EARSC has updated a technical feasibility documentwith additional information on the role that satellites can play in the Proposal on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector. The new updates include references to the MRV (Monitoring Reporting Verification) that could include all technologies: satellites, drones, and in-situ measurement and a proposal for a Tier monitoring Approach.
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EARSC Technological feasibility - Methane
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Monitoring (4).pdf
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June 2023
Example of Catalogue of Earth Observation Services and Products for Local and Regional Authorities.
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Catalogue of EO services for Regions.pdf
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March 2023
The Strategic Roadmap developed under the FIREFORUM project reflects the research and innovation strategy, with the EC and Member State funding agencies in mind as the prime audience. Download the pdf version of the road map for the following sectors:
Earth observation (EO) is a powerful instrument to support the reporting on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This booklet gathers an example of EO services supporting the 2030 Agenda. (Extract Nov 2022). Visit the online version at this link.
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EO Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals-v80-20221121_164342.pdf
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EO Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals
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November 2022
EARSC discussion document on Soil Health responding to some of the elements of the consultation. The document highlights operational solutions currently provided by EO capabilities responding to land management practices' needs in the context of soil health.
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November 2022
In the context of the Proposal on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector, EARSC is convinced that the Regulation should include satellite-based data and services, such as Copernicus data, for the measurement, reporting and verification of energy sector methane emissions. In order to better understand the current state of the technology with the existing operational solutions as well as the potential of satellite capabilities, we have prepared a technological feasibility assessment document
Support letter for EU - MEPs & Council. Earth Observation Technological Feasibility Assessment “Proposal for a Regulation on Deforestation-free Products"