Earth Observation

What we do

A short video introducing the Earth Observation Knowledge Centre

The Knowledge Centre on Earth Observation helps EU policymakers to fully exploit the growing amount of EO data, products and applications by

assessing needs of EU policies and translating these into technical requirements for EO products and services
analysing research needs and priorities for innovating EU Earth Observation programmes
bringing together an active community of scientists, policymakers and specialists

About our knowledge service

Search our KnowledgeBase

Browse Earth Observation by topic

Research & Innovation

Explore the latest trends and developments of Earth Observation, research agendas, projects and outlook.

EU policies and Earth Observation

Explore how EU policies can benefit from Earth Observation and maximize its uptake for better regulation.

Copernicus products and services

Guided navigation into the vast catalogue of Copernicus products and services

Fitness for purpose of EO products

Today there is a lot of EO data and products available from Copernicus and other sources. Which data/products best meet user needs? Are these fit for purpose?...