New horizons for European and Global land monitoring

New horizons for European and Global land monitoring
Copernicus products and services ready to use
Copenhagen 19-20 October 2015
Dear Madam, Sir
It is my pleasure to invite you to participate in the ‘New horizons for European and Global
land monitoring’. The event will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Monday 19 and
Tuesday 20 October 2015 and will be organised by the European Environment Agency and
the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, supported by DG GROW. Please save these
dates in your calendar!
‘New horizons for European and Global land monitoring’ is timed to mark the final stage of
GMES/Copernicus initial operations of the land monitoring service (GIO land), and the move
to the Copernicus operational phase. Throughout the event, the focus will be on sharing the
achievements, challenges and lessons learnt from the initial operations phase, but also on
looking forward to the Copernicus operational land services. The event will cover the whole
range of products, from the local, pan-European and global components. It will also cover the
in-situ component. In addition, ‘New horizons for European and Global land monitoring’ will
focus on user engagement and the priorities for future perspectives.
The programme is tailored to include a range of plenary and parallel sessions and extends to
more interactive, round table discussions. Given the limited number of oral presentations
possible, there will be an additional opportunity for a poster exhibition to enable a more
comprehensive overview of related activities, products and research.
Further information about the venue, the programme and registration will follow soon. In the
meantime, we would ask you to book ‘New horizons for European and Global land
monitoring’ in your calendar (19-20 October, 2015) and to inform others amongst your
network who may have an interest in this event.
I look forward to welcoming you in Copenhagen.
On behalf of the Organising Committee,
Hans Dufourmont
Project Manager Copernicus Land Monitoring Services
European Environment Agency