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GMES renamed Copernicus

On 11 December, the European Union's Commission announced the renaming of the European Commission’s Earth Observation Programme, previously known as GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment an

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Tue, 08/01/2013 - 07:59
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EU: Majority wishes for a space monitoring system for disasters

Over three-quarters of Europeans (77%) think a space monitoring system to manage disasters and crisis as well as mitigate the effects of climate change should be developed by the EU.

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Thu, 01/11/2012 - 14:16
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EU ramps up budget for disaster preparedness

Millions of people from the world's most vulnerable and poorest communities will benefit from new disaster preparedness programmes funded from the European Commission's Disaster Preparedness Progra

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Fri, 13/07/2012 - 09:06
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European ministers emphasise the role of space for the security of Europe and its citizens

PR 34 2011 - Council underlined the importance of space systems for security.

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Wed, 07/12/2011 - 10:12
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Concern over future of EU space programme

Eight member states have raised concerns about future funding for the EU's GMES space programme.

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Mon, 21/11/2011 - 11:08
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INSPIRE Geoportal

Planetek Italia is starting the activities to set up the INSPIRE Geoportal, the central portal for environmental information in the European Union.

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Wed, 30/03/2011 - 11:09
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European Union Satellite Centre Signs Enterprise License Agreement With ESRI Espana

The European Union Satellite Centre (EUSC) recently signed a multiyear enterprise license agreement (ELA) with ESRI Espana, giving the agency greater access to the latest geographic information sys

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Tue, 27/04/2010 - 12:39
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