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The EEA's efforts in these areas are enhanced by the contributions of expert consortia, specifically GEOID for geospatial data and COINS for observational data, as well as the technical team in charge of the operations of the Copernicus Reference Data Access Portal (CORDA).", "title": "In Situ Component: Looking back and moving forward"}, {"id": "reflecting-on-copernicus-ground-motion-service-and-in-situ-data-at-eea-over-the-years", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/reflecting-on-copernicus-ground-motion-service-and-in-situ-data-at-eea-over-the-years", "tags": [], "description": "", "title": "Reflecting on Copernicus, ground motion service and in situ data at EEA over the years "}, {"id": "an-illustrated-history-of-the-in-situ-component-of-copernicus", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/an-illustrated-history-of-the-in-situ-component-of-copernicus", "tags": [], "description": "Marking Copernicus' 25th anniversary: Reflections on In Situ's critical role in Earth observation, overcoming early challenges, and its future significance.", "title": "An Illustrated History of the In Situ Component of Copernicus "}, {"id": "growing-maturity-of-the-copernicus-reference-data-access-portal-corda", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/growing-maturity-of-the-copernicus-reference-data-access-portal-corda", "tags": [], "description": "CORDA is a gateway to authoritative geospatial reference data from official sources for Copernicus Services, offering access to more than 1800 datasets from nearly 300 data providers. 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", "title": "Continuous Engagement With Entrusted Entities Promotes Further Access To In Situ Data"}, {"id": "a-new-eea-eurogeographics-partnership-agreeement-improves-the-provision-of-geospatial-data-for-copernicus", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/a-new-eea-eurogeographics-partnership-agreeement-improves-the-provision-of-geospatial-data-for-copernicus", "tags": [], "description": "EuroGeographics has signed a new cooperation agreement with the European Environment Agency (EEA) to provide full, free, and open access to geospatial data for the Copernicus program, covering all relevant services", "title": " A New EEA/EuroGeographics Partnership Agreement Improves the Provision of Geospatial Data for Copernicus"}, {"id": "copernicus-in-situ-2014-delivering-better-access-to-data-in-2022-2023", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/copernicus-in-situ-2014-delivering-better-access-to-data-in-2022-2023", "tags": [], "description": "Plans are well advanced for the next phase of the expert consortia\u2019s support given to the European Environmental Agency in order to improve the provision of Copernicus In Situ data.\r\n", "title": "Copernicus In Situ \u2014 Delivering Better Access to Data in 2022-2023"}, {"id": "copernicus-in-situ-requirements-the-most-detailed-picture-yet", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/copernicus-in-situ-requirements-the-most-detailed-picture-yet", "tags": [], "description": "The European Environment Agency (EEA) has released its complete database describing the needs of Copernicus Services for in Situ data, how far these needs are fulfilled, and the data sources that are used. \r\n\r\n", "title": "Copernicus In Situ requirements; the most detailed picture yet"}, {"id": "new-copernicus-in-situ-data-reports-highlight-important-progress", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/new-copernicus-in-situ-data-reports-highlight-important-progress", "tags": [], "description": "The European Environment Agency (EEA) has released a new series of reports focusing on actions to pursue improvements in the provision of In Situ data for Copernicus Services.", "title": "New Copernicus In Situ data reports highlight important progress"}, {"id": "a-new-information-initiative-from-eea", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/a-new-information-initiative-from-eea", "tags": [], "description": "The European Environment Agency has released a range of new information products designed to provide an even greater overview of the state of play for Copernicus In Situ data.", "title": "A new information initiative from EEA"}, {"id": "can-marine-mammals-support-arctic-ocean-forecasting", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/can-marine-mammals-support-arctic-ocean-forecasting", "tags": [], "description": "A Copernicus analysis reveals a large potential for improving ocean forecasts by using simple low-cost sensors transported by marine mammals.", "title": "Can Marine Mammals Support Arctic Ocean Forecasting?"}, {"id": "copernicus-in-situ-2020-and-beyond", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/copernicus-in-situ-2020-and-beyond", "tags": ["spatial-data", "observations"], "description": "In 2020 The European Environment Agency (EEA) signed two framework contracts with two expert consortia to support its mission in improving the provision of non-satellite (in situ) data to the Copernicus Services. This builds on similar arrangements that were made between 2016 and 2020.", "title": "Copernicus In Situ - 2020 and beyond"}, {"id": "eu-green-week-2020", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/eu-green-week-2020", "tags": [], "description": "", "title": "EU Green Week 2020"}, {"id": "intergeo-2020", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/intergeo-2020", "tags": [], "description": "", "title": "Intergeo 2020"}, {"id": "impact-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-on-eu-aerospace-and-defence-ecosystem", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/impact-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-on-eu-aerospace-and-defence-ecosystem", "tags": [], "description": "", "title": "Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on EU Aerospace and Defence ecosystem"}, {"id": "user-workshop-on-copernicus-regional-reanalysis-for-europe-and-the-european-arctic", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/user-workshop-on-copernicus-regional-reanalysis-for-europe-and-the-european-arctic", "tags": [], "description": "", "title": "User workshop on Copernicus regional reanalysis for Europe and the European Arctic"}, {"id": "rapid-action-coronavirus-earth-observation-race-dashboard-now-available", "url": "http://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/RACE_dashboard_now_available", "tags": ["observations"], "description": "ESA and the European Commission have worked closely together to create the RACE dashboard.The platform uses Earth observation satellite data to measure the impact of the coronavirus lockdown and monitor post-lockdown recovery.", "title": "Rapid Action Coronavirus Earth observation (RACE) dashboard now available"}, {"id": "working-together-to-minimise-the-impact-of-covid-19", "url": "https://www.eumetnet.eu/working-together-to-minimise-the-impact-of-covid-19/", "tags": ["observations", "spatial-data"], "description": "National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) operate a number of in situ observing systems in order to feed in situ data into Numerical Weather Prediction systems. The data produced by what we call the European Composite Observing System (EUCOS) is also used for situational awareness of forecasters (e.g. warning/advisory production, aviation) and climate applications.", "title": "Working together to minimise the impact of Covid-19"}, {"id": "gi-forum", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/gi-forum", "tags": [], "description": "", "title": "GI Forum"}, {"id": "updating-the-state-of-play", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/updating-the-state-of-play", "tags": ["spatial-data", "observations"], "description": "We aim for continuous improvement in our communications. This article draws attention to updates to our website and Service factsheets.", "title": "Updating the State of Play "}, {"id": "copernicus-in-situ-newsletter-8-editorial", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/copernicus-in-situ-newsletter-8-editorial", "tags": [], "description": "The events of the past 6 months have sent shockwaves around the globe as countries grapple with the social, medical and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Against this background, this newsletter reflects on the status and progress of work undertaken within the Copernicus In Situ component and by associated partners. ", "title": "Copernicus In Situ Newsletter #8 - Editorial"}, {"id": "belgian-test-sites-to-support-eo-missions", "url": "https://blog.vito.be/remotesensing/belair?utm_campaign=VITO%20Remote%20Sensing&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=88973122&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8CEDNmD-SKU126_Q7n4WG5LuTckOoqidvwa6f9SicoLIV70kEAAiKrTAx-viRa83yyWW_2cUEjto9-Tlu3ZJ5tBDhA2W_SuRBxc8vs7fqw2rF77sI&utm_content=88973122&utm_source=hs_email", "tags": ["observations"], "description": "The BELAIR project enables researchers to collect and access in situ data and EO data sets for the Belgian and international research community to support multiple research activities.", "title": "Belgian test sites to support EO missions"}, {"id": "new-directions-for-in-situ-data", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/new-directions-for-in-situ-data", "tags": ["open-data", "infrastructure", "spatial-data", "observations", "agreements"], "description": "This article aims to touch upon some developments in the field of in situ observation which may be of interest to the Copernicus community. The European Environment Agency (EEA) is engaged in several of these, contributing to more effective activities by the Services and catalysing wider potential benefits. ", "title": "New directions for in situ data "}, {"id": "interview-mick-cory-eurogeographics", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/interview-mick-cory-eurogeographics", "tags": ["policy", "open-data", "spatial-data"], "description": "Mick Cory, Secretary General and Executive Director of EuroGeographics, shares his thoughts on the changing environment for the organisation, and its relationship with Copernicus.", "title": "Interview: Mick Cory, EuroGeographics"}, {"id": "following-up-the-canberra-declaration", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/following-up-the-canberra-declaration", "tags": ["policy", "open-data", "spatial-data", "observations", "agreements"], "description": "Last year\u2019s GEO Summit in Canberra marked an important step in the evolution of GEOSS. GEOSS and Copernicus are mutually supportive, not least in the shared emphasis on the importance of in situ data.", "title": "Following up the Canberra Declaration"}, {"id": "impact-of-the-covid-19-crises-on-in-situ-observations-1", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/impact-of-the-covid-19-crises-on-in-situ-observations-1", "tags": ["infrastructure", "observations"], "description": "The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all areas of our lives, but only some of them are clearly visible to the public. One such hidden effect is related to the acquisition of environmental data. ", "title": "Impact of the COVID-19 crisis on in situ observations"}, {"id": "hydrological-in-situ-data-for-copernicus-requirements-and-availability-report", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/hydrological-in-situ-data-for-copernicus-requirements-and-availability-report", "tags": ["open-data", "land", "marine", "observations", "emergency"], "description": "A report has been released on the hydrological data requirements for Copernicus. The report was prepared by a group of experts for the European Environment Agency, coordinating the Copernicus Programme In Situ Component.", "title": "Hydrological In Situ Data for Copernicus - Requirements and Availability Report"}, {"id": "copernicus-in-situ-newsletter-7-editorial", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/copernicus-in-situ-newsletter-7-editorial", "tags": [], "description": "The items brought together in this newsletter clearly illustrate the importance of in situ data to Copernicus as well as showcasing their breadth and diversity. They reflect the efforts, led by the European Environment Agency (EEA) to improve the contribution that in situ data can make, and they show that important issues remain to be tackled, notably in terms of coordinated action by Member States to improve the quality and availability of the datasets managed on their territory. ", "title": "Copernicus In Situ Newsletter #7 - Editorial"}, {"id": "facilitating-knowledge-exchange-the-copernicus-working-group-on-in-situ-observations", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/facilitating-knowledge-exchange-the-copernicus-working-group-on-in-situ-observations", "tags": ["policy", "observations"], "description": "The generation and quality of Copernicus products and services are critically dependent on sustained and timely delivery of high quality environmental in situ data: this was the clear message from the members of the Copernicus Working Group on In Situ Observations i.e. the European Commission, Copernicus services, EUMETSAT, ESA and the EEA who met on 27 November 2019 at the EEA.", "title": "Facilitating knowledge exchange: the Copernicus Working Group on In Situ Observations"}, {"id": "12th-european-space-conference-21-22-january-brussels-belgium", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/12th-european-space-conference-21-22-january-brussels-belgium", "tags": ["policy"], "description": "At the dawn of the new decade, the 12th European Space Conference will provide a key platform in which to take stock of what has been done, to delve into the future of European space policy, its programmes and missions, and to address the key issues of this new decade:", "title": "12th European Space Conference (21-22 January, Brussels, Belgium)"}, {"id": "european-space-week-3-5-december-helsinki-finland", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/european-space-week-3-5-december-helsinki-finland", "tags": ["policy"], "description": "The European Space Week is the leading event for the European space programmes in 2019. It brings together business, policy-makers, international experts and the space application user community. The event will present first-hand insights into the European Union\u2019s Space Programmes Copernicus, EGNOS and Galileo and updates on the New Space Economy, as well as discussing how space solutions can contribute to a sustainable Europe and a sustainable future.\r\n\r\n", "title": "European Space Week (3-5 December, Helsinki, Finland)"}, {"id": "cop-25-2-13-december-mardid-spain", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/cop-25-2-13-december-mardid-spain", "tags": ["policy", "climate-change", "agreements"], "description": "The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). At this 25th edition, the 197 Parties that make up the treaty - 196 nations plus the European Union - will seek to move towards the implementation of the agreements that have been reached under the Convention that lays down specific obligations for all Parties to fight climate change.\r\n", "title": "COP 25 (2-13 December, Mardid, Spain)"}, {"id": "taking-the-pulse-of-the-in-situ-component-the-cis2", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/taking-the-pulse-of-the-in-situ-component-the-cis2", "tags": ["infrastructure", "spatial-data", "observations"], "description": "The Copernicus In Situ Component Information System is a major, complex initiative designed to further clarify the in situ data used by Copernicus and the priority needs for improvement. It has the potential to make an important contribution to the EEA\u2019s task of promoting more effective in situ data for Copernicus and to visualise the importance and magnitude of Member States\u2019 in situ data contributions to Copernicus.", "title": "Taking the pulse of the in situ component: the Copernicus In Situ Component Information System (CIS2)"}, {"id": "settlements-the-need-for-a-key-dataset", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/settlements-the-need-for-a-key-dataset", "tags": ["land", "spatial-data", "emergency", "infrastructure", "observations", "policy", "security"], "description": "Settlements data are vital to Copernicus. But there are big issues about the fitness for purpose of existing data resources. A recent report has identified the issues and possible solutions, but a high level of ambition is required if improvements are to be achieved.", "title": "Settlements: the Need for a Key Dataset"}, {"id": "corda-2013-bringing-inspire-data-to-copernicus", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/corda-2013-bringing-inspire-data-to-copernicus", "tags": ["infrastructure", "spatial-data", "emergency"], "description": "CORDA continues to develop as a means of improving Copernicus Services\u2019 access to Geospatial Reference Data. Important new products are under development. The effective implementation of INSPIRE by Member States is important to this.", "title": "CORDA \u2013 bringing INSPIRE data to Copernicus"}, {"id": "towards-a-fully-operational-copernicus-co2-monitoring-verification-support-capacity-2013-new-report-gives-recommendations", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/towards-a-fully-operational-copernicus-co2-monitoring-verification-support-capacity-2013-new-report-gives-recommendations", "tags": ["land", "atmosphere", "infrastructure", "observations", "policy", "marine"], "description": "The European Commission has published a new report outlining what is needed for an integrated European capacity to quantify anthropogenic CO2 emissions in the Copernicus programme. The report addresses all core elements of an envisaged integrated Monitoring & Verification Support system, with a particular focus on the importance of in situ measurements. ", "title": "Towards a fully operational Copernicus CO2 Monitoring & Verification Support Capacity \u2013 new report gives recommendations "}, {"id": "highlights-from-the-european-meteorological-society-annual-meeting-9-13-september-2019", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/highlights-from-the-european-meteorological-society-annual-meeting-9-13-september-2019", "tags": ["climate-change", "atmosphere", "observations"], "description": "The 2019 annual meeting of the European Meteorological Society (EMS) brought together over 800 visitors from 50 countries. The meeting addressed meteorology, climatology, and hydrology through broad categories including: \u201cUnderstanding Weather & Climate Processes\u201d, \u201cOperational Systems and Applications\u201d, \u201cEngagement with Society\u201d. This year a special focus was on Arctic/Antarctic.", "title": "Highlights from the 2019 European Meteorological Society Annual Meeting"}, {"id": "arctic-data-2013-a-copernicus-priority", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/arctic-data-2013-a-copernicus-priority", "tags": ["climate-change", "atmosphere", "infrastructure", "marine", "observations"], "description": "There are severe gaps in the availability of environmental in situ observations in the Arctic region compared to the requirements from the Copernicus Services and Space component, a recent study from the European Environment Agency shows. Gaps relate to insufficiently sustained observation network, untimely data delivery, and limitations in free data exchange. The study recommends Copernicus to engage in international cooperation on design and implementation of a sustained Arctic Observing System based on well defined requirements, free data exchange, technology development and unlocking existing data.", "title": "Arctic Data \u2013 a Copernicus Priority"}, {"id": "european-national-meteorological-and-hydrological-services2019-in-situ-data-for-copernicus-climate-change-service-c3s", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/european-national-meteorological-and-hydrological-services2019-in-situ-data-for-copernicus-climate-change-service-c3s", "tags": ["climate-change", "atmosphere", "infrastructure", "observations"], "description": "Historic weather observation data held by the European National Meteorological and Hydrological Services can significantly improve the backbone of in situ observational data necessary to underpin robust, reliable and accurate climate monitoring, prediction and downstream services delivered through the Copernicus Climate Change Service.", "title": "National Meteorological and Hydrological Services\u2019 in-situ data for Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) "}, {"id": "experts-on-greenhouse-gas-observations-meet-to-discuss-sustainability-of-mission-critical-ground-based-networks", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/experts-on-greenhouse-gas-observations-meet-to-discuss-sustainability-of-mission-critical-ground-based-networks", "tags": ["infrastructure", "observations"], "description": "Greenhouse gas observations from space will be a crucial element for reporting under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Experts met at EUMETSAT to discuss gaps and funding sustainability of ground-based networks that are mission-critical for the calibration and validation of these satellite observations.", "title": "Experts on greenhouse gas observations meet to discuss sustainability of mission-critical ground-based networks"}, {"id": "converging-tracks-geo-geoss-copernicus-and-in-situ", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/converging-tracks-geo-geoss-copernicus-and-in-situ", "tags": ["policy", "spatial-data", "observations"], "description": "The Group on Earth Observations has, from the first, stressed the importance of In Situ data to GEOSS information products. There are strong parallels between GEOSS and Copernicus in this regard, and collaboration is well-embedded. We are grateful for the help of the GEO Secretariat in preparing this article.\r\n", "title": "Converging tracks: GEO/GEOSS, Copernicus and In Situ"}, {"id": "c3s-3rd-general-assembly-28-october-1-november-2019-warsaw-poland", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/c3s-3rd-general-assembly-28-october-1-november-2019-warsaw-poland", "tags": ["policy", "observations", "agreements"], "description": "Hear about the latest developments in the service and help us shape the future. Registration is by invitation only.", "title": " C3S 3rd General Assembly (28 October-1 November 2019, Warsaw, Poland) "}, {"id": "cams-4th-general-assembly-16-20-september-2019-budapest-hungary", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/cams-4th-general-assembly-16-20-september-2019-budapest-hungary", "tags": ["policy", "atmosphere", "observations", "agreements"], "description": "The central part of the General Assembly, on Wednesday and Thursday, will be dedicated to presenting and discussing the various CAMS service elements and their continuous developments for providers, users and potential users of CAMS data. Tuesday and Friday will give the opportunity to CAMS service providers to organise side meetings", "title": "CAMS 4th General Assembly (16-20 September 2019, Budapest, Hungary)"}, {"id": "copernicus-marine-for-msfd-2-october-2019-brussels-belgium", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/copernicus-marine-for-msfd-2-october-2019-brussels-belgium", "tags": ["marine", "observations"], "description": "The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) is the EU\u2019s legal instrument for the protection of our seas. MSFD\u00a0was introduced in 2008 by the EU to promote sustainable use of Europe\u2019s seas and conserve marine ecosystems. Its overall objective is to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) of all EU marine waters by 2020.\r\n", "title": "Copernicus Marine for MSFD (2 October 2019, Brussels, Belgium) "}, {"id": "copernicus-climate-change-service-for-european-tourism-launch-event-25-june-2019-paris-france", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/copernicus-climate-change-service-for-european-tourism-launch-event-25-june-2019-paris-france", "tags": ["observations"], "description": "The event will launch the Sectoral Information System for European Tourism, a new Copernicus Climate Change Service demonstrator for users operating in the tourism sector. The Sectoral Information System aims to provide ready-to-use climate indicators and applications to help the sector adapt to our changing world.", "title": "Copernicus Climate Change Service for European Tourism - Launch Event (25 June 2019, Paris, France)"}, {"id": "rethinking-innovation-for-a-sustainable-ocean-economy-2013-new-oecd-report", "url": "http://eurogoos.eu/2019/02/15/rethinking-innovation-for-a-sustainable-ocean-economy-new-oecd-report/", "tags": ["marine", "policy"], "description": "This new OECD report on the ocean economy emphasises the growing importance of science and technologies in improving the sustainable economic development. The report recognizes that marine ecosystems are at the heart of many of the world\u2019s global challenges: food, medicines, new sources of clean energy, climate regulation, job creation and inclusive growth. Marine ecosystem health should be safeguarded to support the ever-growing use of marine resources.", "title": "Rethinking Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean Economy \u2013 new OECD report"}, {"id": "observer-a-fresh-look-for-the-copernicus-service-in-support-to-eu-external-action-new-application-domains-and-new-user-uptake-tools", "url": "https://www.copernicus.eu/en/observer-fresh-look-copernicus-service-support-eu-external-action-new-application-domains", "tags": ["observations", "spatial-data", "emergency", "security"], "description": "The Copernicus Service in Support to EU External Action (Copernicus SEA Service) is rebranding! A new website and promotional materials are now ready for a browse through. The Service Overview, Product Portfolio and User Start Guide address both new and established users, i.e. the European Commission, the European External Action Service and Common Security and Defence Policy stakeholders.", "title": "OBSERVER: A fresh look for the Copernicus Service in Support to EU External Action: new application domains and new user uptake tools"}, {"id": "how-to-measure-the-condition-of-europes-ecosystems", "url": "https://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/measuring-condition-of-europes-ecosystems", "tags": ["observations", "policy"], "description": "Healthy forests, soils, seas and other ecosystems form Europe\u2019s \u2018natural capital\u2019, which is vital for our well-being and the economy. The European Environment Agency\u2019s (EEA) new analysis looks at how to measure the condition of Europe\u2019s natural capital and provides a first overview of the state and trends of Europe\u2019s ecosystems. The report also highlights the need for better data on the condition of ecosystems in Europe.", "title": "How to measure the condition of Europe's ecosystems?"}, {"id": "world-meteorological-congress-confirms-its-commitment-to-an-integrated-observing-system", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/world-meteorological-congress-confirms-its-commitment-to-an-integrated-observing-system", "tags": ["atmosphere", "climate-change", "observations", "policy", "marine", "agreements"], "description": "The 18th World Meteorological Congress was held in mid-June, bringing together the Members of the World Meteorological Organisation to consider a wide range of topics. Amongst these was the future evolution of WIGOS. Members confirmed their continuing commitment to implementing an integrated observing system, integrating NMHS and partner observations into one overall system to the maximum extent possible.", "title": "World Meteorological Congress confirms its commitment to an Integrated Observing System "}, {"id": "the-copernicus-in-situ-component-information-system-cis2-on-the-launchpad", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/the-copernicus-in-situ-component-information-system-cis2-on-the-launchpad", "tags": ["policy", "infrastructure", "spatial-data", "observations"], "description": "The new Copernicus In Situ Information Service (CIS2) will provide comprehensive information about Copernicus Services' In Situ data requirements, how they are met, and the barriers to use where these have been identified. The database has been populated and the first reports will be issued soon.", "title": "The Copernicus In Situ Component Information System (CIS2) on the launchpad"}, {"id": "copernicus-in-situ-newsletter-6-editorial", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/copernicus-in-situ-newsletter-6-editorial", "tags": [], "description": "Welcome to the 6th Copernicus in situ newsletter. It brings together important news items that have appeared since the 5th newsletter was published last December, and new material. ", "title": "Copernicus In Situ Newsletter #6 - Editorial"}, {"id": "copernicus-in-situ-component-2013-a-crucial-contributor-to-the-efficiency-and-quality-of-the-copernicus-services", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/copernicus-in-situ-component-2013-a-crucial-contributor-to-the-efficiency-and-quality-of-the-copernicus-services", "tags": ["policy", "spatial-data", "observations"], "description": "In situ data, of various types, is an integral and important part of Copernicus products and services. We need this data to validate satellite images, generate observations not accessible from space, for instance, from deep within the ocean, and provide background maps for the Copernicus Services. As coordinator of the Copernicus In Situ Component, the European Environment Agency (EEA) is in charge of improving the access to in situ data, developing partnerships with data providers, and keeping track of the in situ data needs of the Copernicus Services. In this article, we take a look at recent progress and achievements from the Copernicus In Situ Component, showing how it supports the Copernicus Services.", "title": "Copernicus In Situ Component \u2013 a crucial contributor to the efficiency and quality of the Copernicus Services"}, {"id": "funding-sustainability-of-the-environmental-in-situ-observing-networks-in-europe", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/funding-sustainability-of-the-environmental-in-situ-observing-networks-in-europe", "tags": ["infrastructure", "emergency", "land", "observations", "policy", "marine"], "description": "The Copernicus In Situ Coordination team conducted a survey to analyse sustainability of in situ measurements and infrastructures for ocean, atmosphere and met services. The survey shows remarkable differences in the funding of observations and indicates a direct link between the source of funding and the funding sustainability. For most meteorological observations, the funds are provided sustainably by national institutions, while for most of atmospheric composition and ocean observations, the main bulk of funding comes from short-term or research projects and is claimed unsustained in the long term. ", "title": "Funding sustainability of the environmental in situ observing networks in Europe"}, {"id": "copernicus-for-compliance-assurance-interview-with-hugo-de-groof-dg-env", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/copernicus-for-compliance-assurance-interview-with-hugo-de-groof-dg-env", "tags": ["policy", "spatial-data", "observations"], "description": "In the European Commission\u2019s Proposal for Regulation on the establishment of a European Union Space Programme, the scope of Copernicus is broadened from environmental monitoring to explicitly include environmental compliance assurance. In this interview, Hugo De Groof, Policy Officer at the European Commission\u2019s Directorate General for the Environment (DG ENV) explains the context of this change and why it is so important for the programme, reflecting on the challenges faced by the Copernicus in situ component and how the Proposal for Copernicus 2.0 will help them to be tackled. ", "title": "Copernicus for compliance assurance: Interview with Hugo De Groof, DG ENV"}, {"id": "icos-envri-booth-and-sessions-at-egu-2019-07201312-april-2019-vienna-austria", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/icos-envri-booth-and-sessions-at-egu-2019-07201312-april-2019-vienna-austria", "tags": ["policy", "climate-change", "atmosphere", "observations"], "description": "ICOS is coordinating a joint booth of the European Environmental Research Infrastructures (ENVRI) community at EGU 2019. The ICOS community will also contribute to the scientific programme at the EGU by delivering a number of oral and poster presentations.", "title": "ICOS/ENVRI booth and sessions at EGU 2019 (07\u201312 April 2019, Vienna, Austria)"}, {"id": "egu-general-assembly-2019-07201312-april-2019-vienna-austria", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/egu-general-assembly-2019-07201312-april-2019-vienna-austria", "tags": ["policy", "observations", "spatial-data"], "description": "This seminal event in the geoscience calendar brings together scientists from all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The deadline for abstract submission by EGU members is 10 January 2019, 13:00 CET.", "title": "EGU General Assembly 2019 (07\u201312 April 2019, Vienna, Austria)"}, {"id": "esa-living-planet-symposium-13201319-may-2019-milan-italy", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/esa-living-planet-symposium-13201319-may-2019-milan-italy", "tags": ["policy", "spatial-data", "observations"], "description": "The European Space Agency\u2019s triannual Living Planet Symposium focuses on how Earth Observation contributes to science and society, and how disruptive technologies and actors are changing the traditional Earth Observation landscape, which is also creating new opportunities for public and private sector interactions.", "title": "ESA Living Planet Symposium (13\u201319 May 2019, Milan, Italy)"}, {"id": "icos-15-new-greenhouse-gas-measurement-stations-certified-for-standardised-data-production", "url": "https://www.icos-ri.eu/event/451", "tags": ["observations", "atmosphere", "climate-change", "infrastructure"], "description": "The Integrated Carbon Observation System in Europe (ICOS) has announced that after more than five years of work, 15 more stations now meet the ICOS standards, joining the ranks of 32 already certified stations. ICOS aims to have a majority of its stations certified by the end of 2019.", "title": "ICOS: 15 new greenhouse gas measurement stations certified for standardised data production"}, {"id": "esfri-roadmap-2018-on-ris-in-europe-available-online", "url": "http://envri.eu/2018/09/18/the-esfri-roadmap-2018-on-ris-in-europe-is-available-online/", "tags": ["observations", "spatial-data", "infrastructure"], "description": "The European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) has published an updated Strategy Report and Roadmap 2018. The roadmap identifies eight projects which have reached their operational phase and have achieved ESFRI Landmark status, as well as six new projects that were selected for their strategic potential and impact.", "title": "ESFRI Roadmap 2018 on RIs in Europe available online"}, {"id": "one-year-of-marine-surface-weather-visualised", "url": "http://eumetnet.eu/e-surfmar-year-review/", "tags": ["observations", "marine", "climate-change"], "description": "EUMETSAT has released a visualisation of marine surface weather for the year 2017, developed in the framework of the E-SURFMAR initiative. The visualisation incorporates data from multiple in situ monitoring platforms, such as buoys, moorings and voluntary observing ships (VOS).", "title": "One year of marine surface weather visualised"}, {"id": "2nd-copernicus-ocean-state-report-published", "url": "http://marine.copernicus.eu/2nd-ocean-state-report-available/", "tags": ["observations", "marine", "climate-change", "policy"], "description": "The Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service has published its second report on the state of the Ocean, a comprehensive annual document highlighting the state, the changes and variations in the ocean.", "title": "2nd Copernicus Ocean State Report published"}, {"id": "7th-envri-week-looks-ahead-to-sustainable-european-research-infrastructures", "url": "http://eurogoos.eu/2018/11/12/european-environmental-research-infrastructures-share-best-practice-and-look-ahead/", "tags": ["observations", "infrastructure"], "description": "The 7th ENVRI week took place in Riga, Latvia, from 5 to 9 November 2018, bringing together the European Environmental Research Infrastructures community (ENVRI).", "title": "7th ENVRI week looks ahead to sustainable European Research Infrastructures"}, {"id": "inspire-2018-practical-successes-and-grand-scale-ambitions", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/inspire-2018-practical-successes-and-grand-scale-ambitions", "tags": ["policy", "open-data", "infrastructure", "spatial-data"], "description": "The INSPIRE 2018 conference, under the strapline \u201cINSPIRE users: making it work together\u201d, brought together participants representing technical and application specialists, service providers and policy users. The conference showcased through practical examples how INSPIRE implementation, built firmly on cooperation and synergy between stakeholders, can support digital transformation, enable sustainable governance and facilitate new and more effective business models. ", "title": "INSPIRE 2018: Practical successes and grand-scale ambitions"}, {"id": "in-situ-ocean-measurements-2013-towards-a-pan-european-strategy-for-sustainability-and-fitness-for-purpose", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/in-situ-ocean-measurements-2013-towards-a-pan-european-strategy-for-sustainability-and-fitness-for-purpose", "tags": ["atmosphere", "infrastructure", "climate-change", "observations", "open-data", "policy", "marine"], "description": "Ocean observation is essential in pursuing the wellbeing of society as a whole and in particular, monitoring the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In situ ocean data serves many purposes, such as search and rescue, research, and ensuring quality satellite products from the Copernicus Services. Stakeholders including Member States\u2019 ocean observation funding agencies, representatives of pan-European research coordination projects, scientists and politicians spent three days in Brussels discussing the needs of ocean observation and how to tackle these.", "title": "In situ ocean measurements \u2013 towards a pan-European strategy for sustainability and fitness for purpose"}, {"id": "waterhypernet-interview-with-the-royal-belgian-institute-of-natural-sciences", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/waterhypernet-interview-with-the-royal-belgian-institute-of-natural-sciences", "tags": ["infrastructure", "marine", "observations"], "description": "Copernicus missions provide excellent satellite technology today. But without in situ validation this gives us beautiful satellite images to hang on a wall, not reliable scientific information.", "title": "Waterhypernet: Interview with the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences "}, {"id": "copernicus-projects-for-high-quality-in-situ-validation-the-trusted-case-study", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/copernicus-projects-for-high-quality-in-situ-validation-the-trusted-case-study", "tags": ["land", "infrastructure", "marine", "observations"], "description": "To achieve the desired quality of Sentinel-3\u2019s Land Sea Surface Thermal Radiometer (SLSTR) products, the sensor needs to be calibrated with very accurate in situ measurements. Several dedicated fiducial reference measurement (FRM) initiatives are collecting new sets of in situ measurements for Copernicus that are traceable, long-term, and calibrated to the International System of Units (SI). Among them is the TRUSTED project, which is spearheading the deployment of an array of temperature-measuring surface drifters.", "title": "Copernicus projects for high-quality in situ validation: the TRUSTED case study "}, {"id": "in-situ-data-for-climate-services-an-interview-with-stephen-briggs", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/in-situ-data-for-climate-services-an-interview-with-stephen-briggs", "tags": ["policy", "climate-change", "observations"], "description": "Stephen Briggs has played a leading role in the development of Earth Observation systems at a European and global level, focusing especially on ensuring the benefit from satellites for science, public policy and commercial exploitation. Having played a key role in the development of ESA\u2019s EO programmes, he now chairs the Steering Committee of the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) amongst other roles. In a recent discussion he shared his views on some of the issues around data-gathering in the climate change domain.", "title": "In situ data for climate services: an interview with Stephen Briggs"}, {"id": "the-c3s-data-rescue-service", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/the-c3s-data-rescue-service", "tags": ["climate-change", "observations", "open-data"], "description": "The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) supports coordination and harmonization of in situ data rescue activities around the world. This article describes a service to digitize documented instrumental data records extending back a century or more, and to make these records easily accessible for further processing and analysis. ", "title": "The C3S Data Rescue Service"}, {"id": "envriplus-call-for-staff-exchange", "url": "http://envri.eu/2018/06/08/envriplus-call-for-staff-exchange-is-open-until-the-end-of-envriplus-project/", "tags": ["observations"], "description": "ENVRIplus has launched an Exchange of Personnel (EoP) program to enhance cross-Research Infrastructure (RI) mobility of involved staff. This program will help disseminating the know-how of RI specialists and provide practical hands-on experience on the operation procedures. Organisations outside the ENVRIplus partnership that have a clear and established relationship with the participating RI\u2019s in ENVRIplus can apply. The call is open until the end of the ENVRIplus project (31st of April 2019).", "title": "ENVRIplus call for staff exchange"}, {"id": "early-bird-registration-for-the-3rd-icos-science-conference", "url": "https://conference.icos-ri.eu/", "tags": ["observations", "atmosphere", "climate-change"], "description": "The 3rd ICOS Science Conference will be organised in Prague, Czech Republic from Tuesday 11th to Thursday 13th September 2018. Early Bird registration at a reduced rate is available until the of 22nd June.", "title": "Early Bird registration for the 3rd ICOS science conference"}, {"id": "survey-on-arctic-in-situ-observing-systems", "url": "http://www.intaros.eu/news/recent-news/intaros-questionnaire-goes-live/", "tags": ["observations", "marine", "infrastructure"], "description": "The INTAROS project is conducting an open survey of Arctic in situ observations of the ocean, atmosphere, terrestrial sphere and cryosphere, retrieved through established networks/observing systems as well as individual large projects.", "title": "Survey on Arctic in situ observing systems"}, {"id": "free-transnational-access-to-open-ocean-research-infrastructure", "url": "http://emso.eu/transnational-access/", "tags": ["observations", "marine", "infrastructure"], "description": "The European Multidisciplinary Seafloor and Water Column Observatory (EMSO ERIC) has launched its first call for a transnational access to its facilities, offering free access to three EMSO ERIC facilities, EMSO PYLOS, EMSO SmartBay, and EMSO NICE. This is a a unique opportunity for scientists and engineers to take advantage of high-quality interlinked instrumented infrastructures operating in open ocean observatories. Submission deadline: 31st July 2018.", "title": "Free transnational access to open ocean research infrastructure"}, {"id": "ten-new-icos-stations-certified", "url": "https://www.icos-ri.eu/event/412", "tags": ["observations", "atmosphere", "climate-change", "infrastructure"], "description": "10 new greenhouse gas measurement stations have been certified for standardised data production. The Integrated Carbon Observation System (ICOS) is a European-wide greenhouse gas research infrastructure, which produces standardised data on greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, as well as on carbon fluxes between the atmosphere, the earth and oceans.", "title": "Ten new ICOS stations certified"}, {"id": "a-year2019s-worth-of-marine-surface-pressure-visualised", "url": "http://eumetnet.eu/e-surfmar-year-review/", "tags": ["observations", "marine"], "description": "Data from a number of in situ marine instruments is combined in a visualisation produced as part of one of EUMETNET\u2019s Operational Tasks, E-SURFMAR.", "title": "A year\u2019s worth of marine surface pressure, visualised"}, {"id": "eea-director-reflects-on-challenges-and-opportunities-of-big-data-and-copernicus", "url": "https://www.eea.europa.eu/articles/europes-environment-the-power-of-data", "tags": ["spatial-data", "observations", "policy"], "description": "The European Environment Agency\u2019s Executive Director, Hans Bruyninckx, discusses the EEA\u2019s role in the Copernicus programme \u2013 including its in situ component \u2013 and how the Agency is approaching the challenge and opportunity of big data.", "title": "EEA Director reflects on challenges and opportunities of big data and Copernicus"}, {"id": "eurogeoss-workshop", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/eurogeoss-workshop", "tags": ["policy", "infrastructure", "observations", "spatial-data"], "description": "The EuroGEOSS Workshop brings together European players interested in and actively contributing to the Global Earth Observations System of Systems (GEOSS). The aim is to look for synergies among the participants and to discuss how Europe can contribute to this international effort.", "title": "EUROGEOSS workshop "}, {"id": "workshop-on-data-linking-by-indirect-spatial-referencing-frameworks", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/workshop-on-data-linking-by-indirect-spatial-referencing-frameworks", "tags": ["security", "land", "spatial-data", "emergency"], "description": "This workshop is organised by EuroSDR with the support of the INSPIRE Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN). The INSPIRE themes Geographical Names, Addresses, Administrative Units are core data for indirect spatial referencing; thus the workshop may be of interest to the INSPIRE community. ", "title": "Workshop on data linking by indirect spatial referencing frameworks "}, {"id": "the-3rd-icos-science-conference-2018", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/the-3rd-icos-science-conference-2018", "tags": ["climate-change", "atmosphere", "observations"], "description": "The 3rd ICOS Science Conference will be organised in Prague, Czech Republic from Tuesday 11th to Thursday 13th September 2018. Although the programme is currently under planning, Monday 10th and Friday 14th will probably be dedicated to excursions and side-events, so be sure to reserve the whole week in your 2018 calendar.", "title": "The 3rd ICOS Science Conference 2018"}, {"id": "copernicus-climate-change-service-general-assembly", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/copernicus-climate-change-service-general-assembly", "tags": ["policy", "marine", "observations"], "description": "The meeting will provide updates on the latest developments to the service, gather and share user requirements and feedback on the service so far, share the knowledge and experience of the current C3S providers, and facilitate networking and brainstorming.", "title": "Copernicus Climate Change Service General Assembly"}, {"id": "inspire-conference-2018", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/inspire-conference-2018", "tags": ["policy", "spatial-data"], "description": "The annual meeting of the INSPIRE community to catalyse further progress towards the obstacle free sharing of geospatial data and information across all levels of government and borders.", "title": "INSPIRE Conference 2018"}, {"id": "11th-european-forum-for-geography-and-statistics-efgs-conference-201cfinding-the-future-together201d", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/11th-european-forum-for-geography-and-statistics-efgs-conference-201cfinding-the-future-together201d", "tags": ["open-data", "land", "spatial-data"], "description": "The European Forum for Geography and Statistics (EFGS) is pleased to invite you to its 11th conference on the integration of geography and statistics. Registration is open until 15 September 2018 (or until the participant maximum is reached).", "title": "11th European Forum for Geography and Statistics (EFGS) conference: \u201cFinding the Future together\u201d "}, {"id": "geo-blue-planet-symposium", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/geo-blue-planet-symposium", "tags": ["policy", "marine", "spatial-data", "observations"], "description": "This event will serve as a forum for discussion of ocean and coastal information needs for sustainable development, Blue Growth and societal awareness. The symposium will bring together producers of ocean and coastal information and current and potential users of ocean and coastal information, who will share their experience with the audience.", "title": "GEO Blue Planet Symposium "}, {"id": "sea-level-futures-workshop", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/sea-level-futures-workshop", "tags": ["marine", "observations"], "description": "Under the auspices of the UK\u2019s National Oceanography Centre, NOC the workshop will focus on the present and future of sea level observations, modelling of regional sea level and its contributors, as well as understanding of regional and coastal sea level rise and variability. Abstract submission is open until 30 March 2018. A side meeting of the EuroGOOS Tide Gauge Task Team will be held on 2 July at the National Oceanography Centre.", "title": "Sea Level Futures Workshop "}, {"id": "webinar-developments-on-psi", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/webinar-developments-on-psi", "tags": ["policy", "spatial-data"], "description": "This high-level event organised by the European Commission marks the 20th anniversary of the Baveno Manifesto, the call by representatives of the European Space community to create an integrated Earth Observation system to support environmental actions.", "title": "Webinar: Developments on PSI"}, {"id": "baveno-20", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/baveno-20", "tags": ["policy", "spatial-data", "observations"], "description": "This high-level event organised by the European Commission marks the 20th anniversary of the Baveno Manifesto, the call by representatives of the European Space community to create an integrated Earth Observation system to support environmental actions.", "title": "Baveno+20"}, {"id": "geoscience-australia-provides-atmospheric-spectrometers-to-support-sentinel-validation", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/geoscience-australia-provides-atmospheric-spectrometers-to-support-sentinel-validation", "tags": ["climate-change", "atmosphere", "infrastructure", "observations"], "description": "Geoscience Australia, the Australian public geoscience organisation, has installed and deployed a pair of spectrometers capable of measuring concentrations of trace gases in the Earth\u2019s atmosphere (such as sulphur dioxide, ozone and nitrogen dioxides). Data provided by these instruments supports validation of the measurements made by several of the Copernicus Sentinels. The data contributes to the Pandonia network \u2013 a European Space Agency (ESA) project seeking to produce Fiducial Reference Measurement (FRM) for atmospheric composition. ", "title": "Geoscience Australia provides atmospheric spectrometers to support Sentinel validation"}, {"id": "the-copernicus-in-situ-component-since-the-baveno-manifesto", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/the-copernicus-in-situ-component-since-the-baveno-manifesto", "tags": ["policy", "spatial-data", "observations"], "description": "Twenty years have passed since the adoption of the Baveno Manifesto, recognised as the birth of the European Earth Observation and Monitoring programme now known as Copernicus. In anticipation of an anniversary conference in Baveno commemorating this occasion, we look back at the role that in situ data has played since the very outset of the programme\u2019s history. ", "title": "The Copernicus In Situ Component since the Baveno Manifesto"}, {"id": "copernicus-in-situ-newsletter-4-editorial", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/copernicus-in-situ-newsletter-4-editorial", "tags": [], "description": "The European Commission published formal proposals for an integrated EU space programme covering the period 2021-27 on the 6th of June \u2013 but what does this mean for the Copernicus In Situ Component?", "title": "Copernicus In Situ Newsletter #4 Editorial"}, {"id": "open-data-in-finland-interview-with-roope-tervo-and-mikko-strahlendorff-fmi", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/open-data-in-finland-interview-with-roope-tervo-and-mikko-strahlendorff-fmi", "tags": ["atmosphere", "spatial-data", "open-data", "observations", "climate-change", "marine"], "description": "Roope Tervo and Mikko Strahlendorff discuss the Finnish Meteorological Institute\u2019s open data initiative and explain the challenges, benefits and impacts of its open data policy.", "title": "Open Data in Finland: Interview with Mikko Strahlendorff and Roope Tervo, FMI"}, {"id": "workshop-copernicus-in-situ-component-evolution", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/workshop-copernicus-in-situ-component-evolution", "tags": ["policy", "spatial-data", "observations"], "description": "During a workshop held last month on the evolution of the Copernicus In Situ component, stakeholders including representatives of the Copernicus User Forum and the Entrusted Entities discussed progress and concerns on major issues including sustainability, data gaps, data policy and quality. The workshop provided inputs into the ongoing discussion on the next phase of the Copernicus programme, post-2020. ", "title": "Workshop: Copernicus In Situ Component Evolution"}, {"id": "integrated-and-sustained-ocean-observing-system-a-european-strategy", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/integrated-and-sustained-ocean-observing-system-a-european-strategy", "tags": ["policy", "infrastructure", "marine", "observations"], "description": "A full-day European Ocean Observing System (EOOS) forum on 8 March brought together 80 ocean science managers, researchers, policymakers and private companies on the topic of ocean observations. ", "title": "Integrated and Sustained Ocean Observing System: A European Strategy "}, {"id": "evolution-of-the-copernicus-in-situ-component-workshop", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/events/evolution-of-the-copernicus-in-situ-component-workshop", "tags": [], "description": "As the entrusted entity for the Copernicus In Situ component, The European Environment Agency will be organising a workshop on the 25th of April 2018, to review possible scenarios for both short-term and long-term evolution of Copernicus In Situ Component.", "title": "Evolution of the Copernicus In Situ Component workshop"}, {"id": "open-data-in-denmark-interview-with-olav-eggers-sdfe", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/open-data-in-denmark-interview-with-olav-eggers-sdfe", "tags": ["open-data", "land", "spatial-data", "emergency"], "description": "Olav Eggers is a senior consultant at the Danish Agency for Data Supply and Efficiency (SDFE). He explains how the Danish approach to e-government paved the way for a wide-ranging open data policy, and how the seeds of this progressive approach are now bearing fruit.", "title": "Open Data in Denmark: Interview with Olav Eggers, SDFE"}, {"id": "operational-use-of-in-situ-data-at-eumetsat-interview-with-bojan-bojkov", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/operational-use-of-in-situ-data-at-eumetsat-interview-with-bojan-bojkov", "tags": ["policy", "spatial-data", "observations"], "description": "In situ data of various kinds is used operationally to verify satellite data products and calibrate satellite instruments. Dr. Bojkov, Head of the Remote Sensing and Products Division in the Department of Technical Support and Science at EUMETSAT, explained the close links between space and in situ data, and the importance of this relationship for operational satellite data provision. ", "title": "Operational use of in situ data at EUMETSAT: Interview with Bojan Bojkov"}, {"id": "eea-and-eumetnet-sign-public-duty-license-agreement-for-data-provision-to-copernicus", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/eea-and-eumetnet-sign-public-duty-license-agreement-for-data-provision-to-copernicus", "tags": ["climate-change", "observations", "emergency", "agreements"], "description": "The European Environment Agency (EEA) signed a public duty license agreement with the European Meteorological Services Network (EUMETNET) last month, making provision for the Copernicus Services to use meteorological, hydrological, and climatological data and products from EUMETNET members.", "title": "EEA and EUMETNET sign public duty license agreement for data provision to Copernicus "}, {"id": "20mn-eur-for-new-in-situ-observation-systems-for-copernicus-and-geoss", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/20mn-eur-for-new-in-situ-observation-systems-for-copernicus-and-geoss", "tags": ["infrastructure", "observations"], "description": "Under the Horizon 2020 topic SC5-18-2017 \u201cNovel in situ observation systems\u201d, a set of five projects have recently been awarded funding. 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Two reports, one dealing with Observations and the other with Reference Data, are a key output from work by expert consortia contracted by the Agency to pursue solutions to issues around in situ data availability.", "title": "The Copernicus In Situ Component: State of Play Reports"}, {"id": "editorial-moving-beyond-the-state-of-play", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/editorial-moving-beyond-the-state-of-play", "tags": [], "description": "On the occasion of a major milestone for the Copernicus In Situ Component - the publication of the State of Play Reports - the third edition of the Copernicus In Situ Newsletter brings together the major findings and reflects on the challenges which they point towards.", "title": "Copernicus In Situ Newsletter #3 - Editorial"}, {"id": "workshop-inspire-implementation-and-copernicus-services-data-access", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/workshop-inspire-implementation-and-copernicus-services-data-access", "tags": [], "description": "What difference has the implementation of the INSPIRE directive made for the Copernicus Services? 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", "title": "How the marine observation landscape is organised at European and global levels"}, {"id": "copernicus-in-situ-newsletter-2-editorial", "url": "https://insitu.copernicus.eu/news/copernicus-in-situ-newsletter-2-editorial", "tags": [], "description": "With the Copernicus programme becoming ever more concretely established as a major European achievement, the second issue of the Copernicus In Situ Component newsletter reflects on parallel progress taking place with the In Situ component. 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