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The Council of the European Union emphasizes the importance of Copernicus in monitoring climate change and supporting decision-making in coastal areas. It calls for the enhancement of Copernicus Services and observation capabilities, aligning with user needs and EU priorities. The text also highlights Copernicus' role in assessing climate change, supporting public decisions, and considering new technology trends. It recommends prioritizing climate change, maintaining a free data policy, and implementing new missions and services. The text emphasizes the need for sufficient funding, integration with other sources, and sustainability. It also calls for international cooperation, the involvement of the Copernicus User Forum, and the support of emerging space industries.


The Council's conclusions on "Copernicus by 2035" were prepared for the Competitiveness Council meeting on June 10, 2022. The draft conclusions highlight the importance of technological and scientific advancements, including digital technologies, as well as the needs of users and the complementarity with commercial services. The program's contribution to the security challenges of the European Union is also emphasized.

The Espace group has reviewed the draft conclusions in six meetings since January 18, 2022. The text presented in the Annex of this Note is the same as the circulated text (doc. 7745/21 +REV3) which did not receive any objections from the delegations. It represents an acceptable compromise that paves the way for approval by the Council.

5. Le Comité des Représentants Permanents est invité à confirmer le texte de compromis proposé en Annexe de cette Note et à envoyer pour approbation le projet de conclusions au Conseil (Compétitivité) à sa réunion du 10 juin 2022.

The Council of the European Union emphasizes the significance of Earth observation and space data in monitoring climate change in the Arctic. They also highlight the value of Copernicus services in supporting the green transition and decision-making in coastal areas. The Council urges the use of these resources to enhance the competitiveness of the EU space industry and assess climate change impacts.

The text highlights the importance of Copernicus, a user-driven system that provides free access to data and information. It emphasizes the need to maintain and enhance Copernicus Services and observation capabilities, aligning with user needs and EU priorities. It also emphasizes Copernicus' role in assessing climate change, supporting public decisions in various areas, and considering new trends in technology. Additionally, it calls for the development of EU emergency management and security services and emphasizes the importance of easy and flexible data access.

The text confirms that the Copernicus program supports the Green Deal, digital transition, and civil security. It recommends prioritizing climate change and maintaining a free data policy. It urges the implementation of priorities for Copernicus, including new missions and services. The text calls for sufficient funding, integration with other sources, and sustainability. It suggests enhancing the space segment and evaluating the addition of European capacities. It emphasizes the importance of calibrating and validating data, maximizing utilization, and promoting commercial activities. It highlights the need for international cooperation and the involvement of the Copernicus User Forum. The text recommends removing barriers, developing access platforms, and supporting emerging space industries.

The Council's conclusions on "Copernicus by 2035" were prepared for the Competitiveness Council meeting on June 10, 2022. The draft conclusions highlight the importance of technological and scientific advancements, including digital technologies, as well as the needs of users and the complementarity with commercial services. The program's contribution to the security challenges of the European Union is also emphasized.


The Council's conclusions on "Copernicus by 2035" were prepared for the Competitiveness Council meeting on June 10, 2022. The Presidency proposed this draft Council conclusions to prepare the main areas of reflection on the future of the Copernicus program by 2035 and provide political direction for future program developments, based on the Green Deal, digital transition, and security to contribute to a more resilient Europe.

2. Ces conclusions soulignent l’importance des évolutions technologiques et scientifiques à prendre en compte, y compris le numérique, ainsi que les besoins des utilisateurs et la complémentarité avec les services commerciaux ainsi que la contribution du programme aux enjeux de sécurité de l'Union.

The Council's conclusions on "Copernicus by 2035" were prepared for the Competitiveness Council meeting on June 10, 2022. The Presidency proposed this draft Council conclusions to prepare the main areas of reflection on the future of the Copernicus program by 2035 and provide political direction for future program developments, based on the Green Deal, digital transition, and security to contribute to a more resilient Europe.
1. Les conclusions du Conseil sur « Copernicus à horizon 2035 » ont été préparées en vue du Conseil Compétitivité prévu le 10 juin 2022. La Présidence a proposé ce projet de conclusions du Conseil pour préparer les principaux axes de réflexion sur l’avenir du programme Copernicus à horizon 2035 et donner une direction politique aux futurs développements du programme en se reposant sur le Pacte Vert, la transition numérique et la sécurité afin de contribuer à une Europe plus résiliente.


2. Ces conclusions soulignent l’importance des évolutions technologiques et scientifiques à prendre en compte, y compris le numérique, ainsi que les besoins des utilisateurs et la complémentarité avec les services commerciaux ainsi que la contribution du programme aux enjeux de sécurité de l'Union.
2. Ces conclusions soulignent l’importance des évolutions technologiques et scientifiques à prendre en compte, y compris le numérique, ainsi que les besoins des utilisateurs et la complémentarité avec les services commerciaux ainsi que la contribution du programme aux enjeux de sécurité de l'Union.



The Espace group has reviewed the draft conclusions in six meetings since January 18, 2022. The text presented in the Annex of this Note is the same as the circulated text (doc. 7745/21 +REV3) which did not receive any objections from the delegations. It represents an acceptable compromise that paves the way for approval by the Council.


3. Le groupe Espace a examiné le projet de conclusions lors de six réunions depuis le 18 janvier 2022.

4. Le texte présenté en Annexe de cette Note est identique au texte circulé après le groupe Espace (doc. 7745/21 +REV3) et qui n’a pas soulevé d’objections de la part des délégations. Il représente un compromis acceptable qui ouvre la voie à une approbation par le Conseil.

3. Le groupe Espace a examiné le projet de conclusions lors de six réunions depuis le 18 janvier 2022.
3. Le groupe Espace a examiné le projet de conclusions lors de six réunions depuis le 18 janvier 2022.


4. Le texte présenté en Annexe de cette Note est identique au texte circulé après le groupe Espace (doc. 7745/21 +REV3) et qui n’a pas soulevé d’objections de la part des délégations. Il représente un compromis acceptable qui ouvre la voie à une approbation par le Conseil.
4. Le texte présenté en Annexe de cette Note est identique au texte circulé après le groupe Espace (doc. 7745/21 +REV3) et qui n’a pas soulevé d’objections de la part des délégations. Il représente un compromis acceptable qui ouvre la voie à une approbation par le Conseil.



5. Le Comité des Représentants Permanents est invité à confirmer le texte de compromis proposé en Annexe de cette Note et à envoyer pour approbation le projet de conclusions au Conseil (Compétitivité) à sa réunion du 10 juin 2022.


5. Le Comité des Représentants Permanents est invité à confirmer le texte de compromis proposé en Annexe de cette Note et à envoyer pour approbation le projet de conclusions au Conseil (Compétitivité) à sa réunion du 10 juin 2022.

5. Le Comité des Représentants Permanents est invité à confirmer le texte de compromis proposé en Annexe de cette Note et à envoyer pour approbation le projet de conclusions au Conseil (Compétitivité) à sa réunion du 10 juin 2022.
5. Le Comité des Représentants Permanents est invité à confirmer le texte de compromis proposé en Annexe de cette Note et à envoyer pour approbation le projet de conclusions au Conseil (Compétitivité) à sa réunion du 10 juin 2022.



The Council of the European Union emphasizes the significance of Earth observation and space data in monitoring climate change in the Arctic. They also highlight the value of Copernicus services in supporting the green transition and decision-making in coastal areas. The Council urges the use of these resources to enhance the competitiveness of the EU space industry and assess climate change impacts.
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION RECALLING

A. the Council conclusions on ‘Space solutions for a sustainable Arctic’ of 29 November 20191, recognising Europe’s remarkable capabilities in Earth observation and their importance for monitoring and combatting the effects of climate change in the Arctic environment; noting, however, some remaining gaps in the monitoring capacities and services;

The Council conclusions on 'Space for a sustainable Europe' highlight the potential of Earth science and European space data, services, and technologies to support the European Green Deal. The Council urges the European Commission and Member States to encourage and facilitate the use of these resources.

C. the Council conclusions on ‘Space for people in European coastal areas’ of 28 May 20213, stressing that Copernicus services and applications provide an invaluable contribution to the green transition and to decision-making and planning tools for the ultimate benefit of citizens;

The Council has urged the Commission and EUSPA to develop an action plan to promote the use of space services and solutions in various EU policies, with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness of the EU downstream space industry.

E. the Council conclusions on ‘Forging a climate-resilient Europe – the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change’ of 10 June 20215, stressing in particular the importance of further developing the Copernicus services for assessing climate change impacts;

A. the Council conclusions on ‘Space solutions for a sustainable Arctic’ of 29 November 20191, recognising Europe’s remarkable capabilities in Earth observation and their importance for monitoring and combatting the effects of climate change in the Arctic environment; noting, however, some remaining gaps in the monitoring capacities and services;
A. the Council conclusions on ‘Space solutions for a sustainable Arctic’ of 29 November 20191, recognising Europe’s remarkable capabilities in Earth observation and their importance for monitoring and combatting the effects of climate change in the Arctic environment; noting, however, some remaining gaps in the monitoring capacities and services;


The Council conclusions on 'Space for a sustainable Europe' highlight the potential of Earth science and European space data, services, and technologies to support the European Green Deal. The Council urges the European Commission and Member States to encourage and facilitate the use of these resources.
B. the Council conclusions on ‘Space for a sustainable Europe’ of 4 June 20202, underlining that Earth science and European space data, services and technologies may contribute to the European Green Deal, and calling on the European Commission and Member States to facilitate and promote the usage of data and services;


C. the Council conclusions on ‘Space for people in European coastal areas’ of 28 May 20213, stressing that Copernicus services and applications provide an invaluable contribution to the green transition and to decision-making and planning tools for the ultimate benefit of citizens;
C. the Council conclusions on ‘Space for people in European coastal areas’ of 28 May 20213, stressing that Copernicus services and applications provide an invaluable contribution to the green transition and to decision-making and planning tools for the ultimate benefit of citizens;


The Council has urged the Commission and EUSPA to develop an action plan to promote the use of space services and solutions in various EU policies, with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness of the EU downstream space industry.
D. The Council conclusions on ‘New Space for People’ of 28 May 20214 calling on the Commission and EU Space Programme Agency (EUSPA) to foster, through an action plan, the uptake of space services by stimulating the adoption of space solutions across a wide range of EU policies and to increase the competitiveness of the EU downstream space industry;


E. the Council conclusions on ‘Forging a climate-resilient Europe – the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change’ of 10 June 20215, stressing in particular the importance of further developing the Copernicus services for assessing climate change impacts;
E. the Council conclusions on ‘Forging a climate-resilient Europe – the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change’ of 10 June 20215, stressing in particular the importance of further developing the Copernicus services for assessing climate change impacts;



The text highlights the importance of Copernicus, a user-driven system that provides free access to data and information. It emphasizes the need to maintain and enhance Copernicus Services and observation capabilities, aligning with user needs and EU priorities. It also emphasizes Copernicus' role in assessing climate change, supporting public decisions in various areas, and considering new trends in technology. Additionally, it calls for the development of EU emergency management and security services and emphasizes the importance of easy and flexible data access.


Copernicus is a user-driven system that provides free and open access to data and information. It allows the Union to observe and monitor the Earth, predict changes, and serve various users. Copernicus has already delivered tangible results in climate services, environmental monitoring, disaster management, and civil security.

The text emphasizes the importance of maintaining and enhancing the Copernicus Services and observation capabilities in Europe. It suggests that these should not only be guaranteed but also improved and expanded to include new types of observations and services based on updated user requirements and the latest technological advancements.

The text emphasizes that the Copernicus program should align with the needs of its users and the political priorities of the European Union and its Member States. It should also consider environmental challenges, technological advancements, and address societal challenges under three pillars: the Green Deal, digital transition, and civil security, to contribute to a more resilient Europe.

The success of Copernicus relies on the expertise of various organizations, including the European Space Agency, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites, and the European Environmental Agency. The governance of Copernicus is also crucial to its success, and the Copernicus User Forum plays a key role in understanding user needs and uptake throughout the program's value chain.

5. CALLS FOR the evolution of Copernicus Services and data by 2035 in order to meet the Green Deal climate and environmental goals, i.e. the transformation towards sustainable development, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, in particular through enhanced CO2 monitoring;

The text emphasizes the importance of Copernicus in providing tools and indicators for assessing climate change. It highlights Copernicus' role in supporting policy and decision-makers, economic actors, and citizens by providing valuable data for monitoring progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and subsequent Conferences of the Parties.

The text highlights the important role of Copernicus in supporting public decisions and actions in various areas such as biodiversity, health, clean energy, pollution control, urban sustainability, transportation, food and water resources, ocean management, forestry, agriculture, natural resources, cultural heritage, desertification, and risk and disaster management.

The text emphasizes the importance of considering new trends in technology, science, and digital transformation to maximize the benefits of the Copernicus program. These trends include additional Earth observations through new technologies and business models, the impact of computing science on Earth system models, and the digital transformation including high-performance computing and artificial intelligence.

The text emphasizes the importance of developing EU emergency management and security services to create a more resilient Europe. It highlights the need to enhance the security service portfolio by adding early warning and risk assessment capabilities to monitor and analyze potential population displacement caused by climate change impacts.

10. RECALLS the long-standing need for more reactivity and more precision in data acquisition and distribution, including through higher flexibility and timeliness in the programming of satellites over the requested area;

11. RECALLS that Copernicus user uptake is a priority and that the services, data and information must be user-friendly, relevant to societal, economic and environmental needs and useful first for public authorities, but also for scientific, economic actors and citizens;

The text emphasizes the importance of providing easy and flexible access to data for Copernicus Services. It also highlights the potential for Copernicus to support the development of a European value chain by implementing user-friendly and energy-efficient data access platforms.

Copernicus is a user-driven system that provides free and open access to data and information. It allows the Union to observe and monitor the Earth, predict changes, and serve various users. Copernicus has already delivered tangible results in climate services, environmental monitoring, disaster management, and civil security.
1. RECALLS that Copernicus is a civil, user-driven operational system, built to respond to major societal challenges and based on solid scientific expertise, that generates free and open access data and information; UNDERLINES that, with Copernicus, the Union is a worldwide leader with the ability to observe, to monitor the Earth and predict changes, in particular by using modelling, and to serve scientific, institutional and commercial users and that Copernicus is already delivering manifold tangible results for Europe, for example in climate services, environmental land, ocean and atmospheric monitoring, for disaster management and civil security;


The text emphasizes the importance of maintaining and enhancing the Copernicus Services and observation capabilities in Europe. It suggests that these should not only be guaranteed but also improved and expanded to include new types of observations and services based on updated user requirements and the latest technological advancements.
2. UNDERLINES that, in order to keep Europe at the forefront, the continuity and continuous improvement of the Copernicus Services and of the in-situ and space observation capabilities and data should not only be guaranteed, but also improved upon and extended to new types of observation capabilities and to new services based on updated scientific and institutional user requirements and benefitting from the latest technological and scientific knowledge;


The text emphasizes that the Copernicus program should align with the needs of its users and the political priorities of the European Union and its Member States. It should also consider environmental challenges, technological advancements, and address societal challenges under three pillars: the Green Deal, digital transition, and civil security, to contribute to a more resilient Europe.
3. RECALLS that the vision of Copernicus by 2035 must take into account the main trends in terms of its core users and should closely follow the political priorities of the Union and its Member States, environmental challenges and technological advances while striving to increase its ability to address societal challenges under three pillars: the Green Deal, in particular the climate challenge, the digital transition, and civil security, together contributing to a more resilient Europe;


The success of Copernicus relies on the expertise of various organizations, including the European Space Agency, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites, and the European Environmental Agency. The governance of Copernicus is also crucial to its success, and the Copernicus User Forum plays a key role in understanding user needs and uptake throughout the program's value chain.
4. UNDERLINES that Copernicus’s success relies on the expertise of the Commission, the Member States, and core partners, i.e. all the organisations that bring their high-level know- how to Copernicus: the European Space Agency, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites, the EU Space Programme Agency, the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, Mercator Ocean International, the European Environmental Agency, the EU Satellite Centre, the European Maritime Safety Agency, and Frontex, as well as European industry and research organisations; ACKNOWLEDGES that the governance of Copernicus has played and will continue to have a key role in the success of the programme; RECALLS that the Copernicus User Forum is the expert body on user needs and on user uptake; and UNDERLINES the importance of the User Forum’s role along the entire value chain;


5. CALLS FOR the evolution of Copernicus Services and data by 2035 in order to meet the Green Deal climate and environmental goals, i.e. the transformation towards sustainable development, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, in particular through enhanced CO2 monitoring;
5. CALLS FOR the evolution of Copernicus Services and data by 2035 in order to meet the Green Deal climate and environmental goals, i.e. the transformation towards sustainable development, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, in particular through enhanced CO2 monitoring;


The text emphasizes the importance of Copernicus in providing tools and indicators for assessing climate change. It highlights Copernicus' role in supporting policy and decision-makers, economic actors, and citizens by providing valuable data for monitoring progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and subsequent Conferences of the Parties.
6. RECALLS that Copernicus provides scientifically relevant tools and indicators for assessing the current state of the climate, causes and trends, but also for long-term projections of climate change scenarios, thus providing valuable support to policy and decision-makers as well as economic actors and citizens; and HIGHLIGHTS the key role of Copernicus in ensuring the availability of critical data, in monitoring and measuring progress in achieving some of the goals of the Paris Agreement, including support to the estimation of global stocktake, and in decisions made at subsequent Conferences of the Parties;


The text highlights the important role of Copernicus in supporting public decisions and actions in various areas such as biodiversity, health, clean energy, pollution control, urban sustainability, transportation, food and water resources, ocean management, forestry, agriculture, natural resources, cultural heritage, desertification, and risk and disaster management.
7. UNDERLINES the key role Copernicus must play in supporting public decisions and actions, particularly in areas such as biodiversity and ecosystems, health as part of a ‘one health’ approach, support to clean energy, the fight against pollution, decarbonisation of economy and society, urban sustainability, transport and smart mobility, food and water resources, cryosphere, sustainable ocean management, coastal areas, maritime surveillance, forestry, sustainable agriculture, natural resources, cultural heritage, desertification, risk management and disaster management such as hydro- or geohazards;


The text emphasizes the importance of considering new trends in technology, science, and digital transformation to maximize the benefits of the Copernicus program. These trends include additional Earth observations through new technologies and business models, the impact of computing science on Earth system models, and the digital transformation including high-performance computing and artificial intelligence.
8. UNDERLINES the importance of taking into account the following new trends in order to maximise their benefits for the Copernicus programme:

i. On technologies: – Additional Earth observations through new measurements and instruments; – Additional Earth observations through new architectures and new business models, especially public or commercial constellations and New Space opportunities;

ii. On science: – The impact of the evolution of computing science on numerical models of the Earth system in all its components, including the approach to coupled modelling systems and ensembles;

iii. On digital: – The digital transformation, including high performance computing, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, data fusion and visualisation, data long-term preservation, right up to the concept of digital twinning;

i. On technologies: – Additional Earth observations through new measurements and instruments; – Additional Earth observations through new architectures and new business models, especially public or commercial constellations and New Space opportunities;
i. On technologies:

– Additional Earth observations through new measurements and instruments;

– Additional Earth observations through new architectures and new business models, especially public or commercial constellations and New Space opportunities;

– Additional Earth observations through new measurements and instruments;
– Additional Earth observations through new measurements and instruments;


– Additional Earth observations through new architectures and new business models, especially public or commercial constellations and New Space opportunities;
– Additional Earth observations through new architectures and new business models, especially public or commercial constellations and New Space opportunities;



ii. On science: – The impact of the evolution of computing science on numerical models of the Earth system in all its components, including the approach to coupled modelling systems and ensembles;
ii. On science:

– The impact of the evolution of computing science on numerical models of the Earth system in all its components, including the approach to coupled modelling systems and ensembles;

– The impact of the evolution of computing science on numerical models of the Earth system in all its components, including the approach to coupled modelling systems and ensembles;
– The impact of the evolution of computing science on numerical models of the Earth system in all its components, including the approach to coupled modelling systems and ensembles;



iii. On digital: – The digital transformation, including high performance computing, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, data fusion and visualisation, data long-term preservation, right up to the concept of digital twinning;
iii. On digital:

– The digital transformation, including high performance computing, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, data fusion and visualisation, data long-term preservation, right up to the concept of digital twinning;

– The digital transformation, including high performance computing, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, data fusion and visualisation, data long-term preservation, right up to the concept of digital twinning;
– The digital transformation, including high performance computing, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, data fusion and visualisation, data long-term preservation, right up to the concept of digital twinning;




The text emphasizes the importance of developing EU emergency management and security services to create a more resilient Europe. It highlights the need to enhance the security service portfolio by adding early warning and risk assessment capabilities to monitor and analyze potential population displacement caused by climate change impacts.
9. RECALLS the expectation of Member States that EU emergency management and security service capabilities in support of a more resilient Europe be developed; and HIGHLIGHTS the need to strengthen the security Service portfolio with developments such as more early warning and risk assessment capabilities for the monitoring and analysis of potential population displacement due to climate change impacts;


10. RECALLS the long-standing need for more reactivity and more precision in data acquisition and distribution, including through higher flexibility and timeliness in the programming of satellites over the requested area;
10. RECALLS the long-standing need for more reactivity and more precision in data acquisition and distribution, including through higher flexibility and timeliness in the programming of satellites over the requested area;


11. RECALLS that Copernicus user uptake is a priority and that the services, data and information must be user-friendly, relevant to societal, economic and environmental needs and useful first for public authorities, but also for scientific, economic actors and citizens;
11. RECALLS that Copernicus user uptake is a priority and that the services, data and information must be user-friendly, relevant to societal, economic and environmental needs and useful first for public authorities, but also for scientific, economic actors and citizens;


The text emphasizes the importance of providing easy and flexible access to data for Copernicus Services. It also highlights the potential for Copernicus to support the development of a European value chain by implementing user-friendly and energy-efficient data access platforms.
12. UNDERLINES that easy and flexible access to and use of data, including all data necessary for Copernicus Services, must be facilitated and that Copernicus can contribute to the end-to- end development of a European value chain, including fostering the downstream sector, by implementing and promoting user-friendly and, as far as possible and where appropriate, energy efficient European data and information access platforms;



The text confirms that the Copernicus program supports the Green Deal, digital transition, and civil security. It recommends prioritizing climate change and maintaining a free data policy. It urges the implementation of priorities for Copernicus, including new missions and services. The text calls for sufficient funding, integration with other sources, and sustainability. It suggests enhancing the space segment and evaluating the addition of European capacities. It emphasizes the importance of calibrating and validating data, maximizing utilization, and promoting commercial activities. It highlights the need for international cooperation and the involvement of the Copernicus User Forum. The text recommends removing barriers, developing access platforms, and supporting emerging space industries.


The text confirms that Copernicus is an EU-led program that supports the Green Deal, digital transition, and civil security. It recommends prioritizing climate change and supporting mitigation and adaptation policies. It also recommends maintaining a free, full, and open data policy for Copernicus.

14. CALLS FOR the long-term enhanced continuity of current space and in situ observations and Services;

The text urges the implementation of priorities for Copernicus, including the Sentinels Next Generation and six Copernicus Expansion missions. It also emphasizes the need to support policy areas such as the Arctic, coastal areas, cultural heritage, and environmental compliance. Additionally, it highlights the importance of addressing new services like agriculture, food, and water security. The text recommends preparing for the long-term evolution of the Sentinel family based on updated user requirements.

16. RECOMMENDS that responses to main user requirements should be clearly focused on the provision of usable and uncorrupted information, and should be defined by the Commission in a transparent and structured dialogue in coordination with the Copernicus User Forum;

The text calls for sufficient funding for research, development, and operations of Copernicus Services to develop new projects and services using future data. It emphasizes the importance of integrating these services with other sources and maintaining the competitiveness of Copernicus. Additionally, it highlights the need to focus on the sustainability of the Earth observation infrastructure and monitor its environmental impact.

18. HIGHLIGHTS that the interface with the Digital Europe programme should be followed carefully, including the Destination Earth initiative;

The text recommends enhancing the Copernicus space segment based on user needs and input from the Copernicus User Forum. It also suggests reinforcing certain capabilities and services in the Sentinel architecture for autonomy and resilience. Additionally, it calls on the Commission to evaluate the possibility of adding European public and/or commercial capacities to complement the Sentinel missions, with a focus on New Space solutions.

The text suggests evaluating how the hybrid Copernicus space segment can be improved with additional capabilities, innovations, and efficiency gains in Earth observation. This includes flexible tasking, more frequent revisits, and higher resolution images to support real-time Copernicus Services and meet evolving demands. However, the assessment should also consider the potential risks to EU security interests.

The text emphasizes the importance of calibrating and validating satellite data by using reliable in situ data. It also highlights the need for analysis-ready data, fusion of data from various sources, and quick access to high-quality data to maximize their utilization.

The text supports the goal of providing advanced public data and products to promote commercial activities. It calls on the Commission to ensure that Copernicus can benefit EU industry by offering contracts for data that meet user needs, have high quality, and are scientifically relevant.

23. RECOMMENDS stepping up the efforts on the implementation of policies to foster the use of Copernicus data in public services, at European and national levels, in non-space sectors, and remove barriers to policies and regulations that hinder their use where necessary;

The text emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in Earth observations to achieve common policy objectives. It highlights the need for reciprocal agreements and administrative arrangements with international partners, while also balancing EU autonomy and cooperation through better collaboration with international Earth observation groups and institutions.

The text suggests active participation from the Copernicus User Forum in the development of services, space data, and products. It emphasizes the importance of implementing data and information access platforms and networking national data platforms. The text recommends the development of a strategy and action plan to support the use of the EU space program, including making Copernicus data more accessible, promoting collaboration, and enhancing capacity in emerging space industries.

The text confirms that Copernicus is an EU-led program that supports the Green Deal, digital transition, and civil security. It recommends prioritizing climate change and supporting mitigation and adaptation policies. It also recommends maintaining a free, full, and open data policy for Copernicus.
13. CONFIRMS Copernicus as a civil, operational, user-focused EU-led programme in support of the Green Deal, the digital transition and civil security, together contributing to a more resilient Europe; RECOMMENDS keeping the priority of climate change, supporting mitigation and adaptation policies; and RECOMMENDS that the free, full and open data policy in respect of Copernicus is to be maintained;


14. CALLS FOR the long-term enhanced continuity of current space and in situ observations and Services;
14. CALLS FOR the long-term enhanced continuity of current space and in situ observations and Services;


The text urges the implementation of priorities for Copernicus, including the Sentinels Next Generation and six Copernicus Expansion missions. It also emphasizes the need to support policy areas such as the Arctic, coastal areas, cultural heritage, and environmental compliance. Additionally, it highlights the importance of addressing new services like agriculture, food, and water security. The text recommends preparing for the long-term evolution of the Sentinel family based on updated user requirements.
15. URGES the implementation of priorities for Copernicus that have not yet been implemented, including the Sentinels Next Generation and the six Copernicus Expansion missions and the dedicated support to policy areas such as Arctic, coastal areas, cultural heritage, environmental compliance, taking into account the security of the space and ground segment and the integrity of the data; HIGHLIGHTS the need to address new services such as agriculture, food and water security; and RECOMMENDS preparing the long term evolution of the Sentinel family, based on updated user requirements;


16. RECOMMENDS that responses to main user requirements should be clearly focused on the provision of usable and uncorrupted information, and should be defined by the Commission in a transparent and structured dialogue in coordination with the Copernicus User Forum;
16. RECOMMENDS that responses to main user requirements should be clearly focused on the provision of usable and uncorrupted information, and should be defined by the Commission in a transparent and structured dialogue in coordination with the Copernicus User Forum;


The text calls for sufficient funding for research, development, and operations of Copernicus Services to develop new projects and services using future data. It emphasizes the importance of integrating these services with other sources and maintaining the competitiveness of Copernicus. Additionally, it highlights the need to focus on the sustainability of the Earth observation infrastructure and monitor its environmental impact.
17. CALLS FOR allocating adequate funds to research and development and operations of Copernicus Services to ensure the preparation of new services and new projects which take advantage of future data, and their better integration, including with other sources, in order to maintain the state-of-the-art capacity and the international competitiveness of Copernicus; and HIGHLIGHTS that increased attention must be paid to the sustainability of the Earth observation infrastructure along the value chain and to monitoring its environmental footprint;


18. HIGHLIGHTS that the interface with the Digital Europe programme should be followed carefully, including the Destination Earth initiative;
18. HIGHLIGHTS that the interface with the Digital Europe programme should be followed carefully, including the Destination Earth initiative;


The text recommends enhancing the Copernicus space segment based on user needs and input from the Copernicus User Forum. It also suggests reinforcing certain capabilities and services in the Sentinel architecture for autonomy and resilience. Additionally, it calls on the Commission to evaluate the possibility of adding European public and/or commercial capacities to complement the Sentinel missions, with a focus on New Space solutions.
19. RECOMMENDS strengthening the hybrid Copernicus space segment driven by core user requirements and taking into account the advice and recommendations of the Copernicus User Forum; RECOMMENDS defining which capabilities and services should be reinforced in the ‘Sentinel architecture’ in order to guarantee autonomy and resilience; and CALLS ON the Commission to assess how far the Sentinel missions, as the backbone of the Copernicus infrastructure, could be complemented with additional European public and/or commercial capacities, paying particular attention to New Space solutions;


The text suggests evaluating how the hybrid Copernicus space segment can be improved with additional capabilities, innovations, and efficiency gains in Earth observation. This includes flexible tasking, more frequent revisits, and higher resolution images to support real-time Copernicus Services and meet evolving demands. However, the assessment should also consider the potential risks to EU security interests.
20. RECOMMENDS, as a way forward, to assess how the hybrid Copernicus space segment could benefit from additional capabilities, innovations and efficiency gains in Earth observation, including flexible and dynamic tasking, more frequent revisits, as well as higher resolution images, to support near real-time Copernicus Services in order to meet constantly changing demands, while taking into account the risks to EU security interests;


The text emphasizes the importance of calibrating and validating satellite data by using reliable in situ data. It also highlights the need for analysis-ready data, fusion of data from various sources, and quick access to high-quality data to maximize their utilization.
21. HIGHLIGHTS the need to ensure the calibration and validation of satellite data and information products, using reliable high quality in situ data, with documented quality, access to analysis ready data, the fusion of data from all sources and different resolutions, as well as the rapid availability of high-quality data in order to maximise their use;


The text supports the goal of providing advanced public data and products to promote commercial activities. It calls on the Commission to ensure that Copernicus can benefit EU industry by offering contracts for data that meet user needs, have high quality, and are scientifically relevant.
22. SUPPORTS the ambition of offering advanced public data and products to foster downstream commercial activities; and CALLS ON the Commission to ensure that Copernicus can play an important role for EU industry by offering contracts for obtaining data of a minimum standard on the basis of user needs, data quality and scientific relevance;


23. RECOMMENDS stepping up the efforts on the implementation of policies to foster the use of Copernicus data in public services, at European and national levels, in non-space sectors, and remove barriers to policies and regulations that hinder their use where necessary;
23. RECOMMENDS stepping up the efforts on the implementation of policies to foster the use of Copernicus data in public services, at European and national levels, in non-space sectors, and remove barriers to policies and regulations that hinder their use where necessary;


The text emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in Earth observations to achieve common policy objectives. It highlights the need for reciprocal agreements and administrative arrangements with international partners, while also balancing EU autonomy and cooperation through better collaboration with international Earth observation groups and institutions.
24. CONSIDERS that international cooperation on Earth observations is essential to effectively achieve international common policy objectives; and UNDERLINES the need for reciprocity in agreements and administrative arrangements negotiated with international partners and the need to reach a balance between EU autonomy and cooperation, including through more effective interfaces with international Earth observation groups and institutions;


The text suggests active participation from the Copernicus User Forum in the development of services, space data, and products. It emphasizes the importance of implementing data and information access platforms and networking national data platforms. The text recommends the development of a strategy and action plan to support the use of the EU space program, including making Copernicus data more accessible, promoting collaboration, and enhancing capacity in emerging space industries.
25. On the user uptake:

The text recommends that the Copernicus User Forum actively participate and provide informed opinions for the development of services, space data, and products. It also suggests involving users and Member States for acquiring new data, using additional information, and promoting the use of Copernicus.

b. UNDERLINES the importance of implementing at least one Copernicus data and information access platform associated with computing resources to support economic ecosystems and research; and of networking national data platforms in order to ensure a sustainable and independent European access to data and information products;

The text recommends that the Commission, along with other entities, develop a strategy and action plan by mid-2023 to support the use of the EU space program. This includes making Copernicus data easier to use for decision-makers, developing services for non-space actors, promoting collaboration between different components of the space program, supporting national user forums and initiatives, acquiring skills to reduce the space and digital divide, and enhancing capacity in emerging space industries.

The text recommends that the Copernicus User Forum actively participate and provide informed opinions for the development of services, space data, and products. It also suggests involving users and Member States for acquiring new data, using additional information, and promoting the use of Copernicus.
a. RECOMMENDS the active participation and the informed opinion of the Copernicus User Forum, based in particular on feedback from users and Member States, for the development of the Services, including space data and products, as well as for the acquisition of new data, the use of additional information and for the user uptake of Copernicus;


b. UNDERLINES the importance of implementing at least one Copernicus data and information access platform associated with computing resources to support economic ecosystems and research; and of networking national data platforms in order to ensure a sustainable and independent European access to data and information products;
b. UNDERLINES the importance of implementing at least one Copernicus data and information access platform associated with computing resources to support economic ecosystems and research; and of networking national data platforms in order to ensure a sustainable and independent European access to data and information products;


The text recommends that the Commission, along with other entities, develop a strategy and action plan by mid-2023 to support the use of the EU space program. This includes making Copernicus data easier to use for decision-makers, developing services for non-space actors, promoting collaboration between different components of the space program, supporting national user forums and initiatives, acquiring skills to reduce the space and digital divide, and enhancing capacity in emerging space industries.
c. RECOMMENDS to the Commission, together with Copernicus entrusted entities, including EUSPA, and the involvement of Member States, to define a coherent user uptake strategy and the associated action plan by mid-2023 in order to support EU and national policies and while targeting socio-economic value creation enabled by the EU space programme, in particular:

i. the development of solutions to make the Copernicus data and products easier to use for evidence-based decisions, especially for decision-makers and institutions in charge of public policies;

ii. the need to develop cross-cutting and multi-disciplinary services required for user uptake development including by non-space actors;

iii. the cross-fertilisation between various components of the EU space programme such as Galileo and Copernicus;

iv. the support to national user forums, Copernicus relays and the Copernicus Academy and other nationally-driven initiatives making good use of existing EU instruments, in order to expand user uptake actions across Member States with the support of the entrusted entities, taking advantage of the Copernicus User Forum’s recommendations;

v. the opportunity to acquire the skills to develop user uptake and contribute to reducing the space and digital divide across Europe, in particular through capacity-building in all Member States and training of national professionals, entrepreneurs and academics;

vi. the development of targeted measures to enhance capacity across Member States with an emerging space industry, support the New Space ecosystem and the downstream sector.

i. the development of solutions to make the Copernicus data and products easier to use for evidence-based decisions, especially for decision-makers and institutions in charge of public policies;
i. the development of solutions to make the Copernicus data and products easier to use for evidence-based decisions, especially for decision-makers and institutions in charge of public policies;


ii. the need to develop cross-cutting and multi-disciplinary services required for user uptake development including by non-space actors;
ii. the need to develop cross-cutting and multi-disciplinary services required for user uptake development including by non-space actors;


iii. the cross-fertilisation between various components of the EU space programme such as Galileo and Copernicus;
iii. the cross-fertilisation between various components of the EU space programme such as Galileo and Copernicus;


iv. the support to national user forums, Copernicus relays and the Copernicus Academy and other nationally-driven initiatives making good use of existing EU instruments, in order to expand user uptake actions across Member States with the support of the entrusted entities, taking advantage of the Copernicus User Forum’s recommendations;
iv. the support to national user forums, Copernicus relays and the Copernicus Academy and other nationally-driven initiatives making good use of existing EU instruments, in order to expand user uptake actions across Member States with the support of the entrusted entities, taking advantage of the Copernicus User Forum’s recommendations;


v. the opportunity to acquire the skills to develop user uptake and contribute to reducing the space and digital divide across Europe, in particular through capacity-building in all Member States and training of national professionals, entrepreneurs and academics;
v. the opportunity to acquire the skills to develop user uptake and contribute to reducing the space and digital divide across Europe, in particular through capacity-building in all Member States and training of national professionals, entrepreneurs and academics;


vi. the development of targeted measures to enhance capacity across Member States with an emerging space industry, support the New Space ecosystem and the downstream sector.
vi. the development of targeted measures to enhance capacity across Member States with an emerging space industry, support the New Space ecosystem and the downstream sector.