Environmental Monitoring

Satellite data, particularly Earth Observation data, have long played a pivotal role in environmental monitoring and resource management. But today it is also used for a range of new applications, including environmental auditing and ecosystem accounting. And, with an increased focus on sustainable development, the private sector is now leveraging EO data to assess the environmental impact of its activities and to support regulatory compliance.

Environmental Monitoring In Action

UCP 2025 User Needs and Requirement Reports

UCP 2025: User Needs and Requirements reports available

Based on the User Consultation 2025 outcomes, explore how EU Space market segments are evolving and how these insights can support the further development of the EU Space Programme services and related technologies. 

Copernicus heatwave

When Europe heats up, Copernicus keeps watch from space

As July brings renewed heatwaves and temperatures above 40 °C in southern Europe, Copernicus Sentinel-3 data show how space-based observations support decisions on extreme heat and climate resilience.

The aurora borealis displays vibrant colors in the night sky, caused by solar rays interacting with the Earth's atmosphere.

EU Space in action: the Arctic edition

EU Space, and Copernicus data in particular, is being used for everything from sustainable research in Svalbard to helping ships avoid icebergs when navigating the Arctic Ocean.

Aerial view of a dense green forest with light fog, featuring a large, stylized recycling symbol made of reflective water surfaces integrated into the landscape. In the top right corner, there is the hashtag #EUSpace alongside the European Union flag.

EU Space: A key enabler of a zero-waste future

International Day of Zero Waste was 30 March – the perfect occasion to showcase how EU Space is helping Europe achieve its goal of becoming a zero-waste economy by 2050.

IQVIA unlocks the potential of Copernicus Earth Observation data to provide insights to the healthcare ecosystem by exploring the correlation between anti-allergy drug sales and pollen flight in the Czech Republic.

Copernicus fuels healthtech innovation

The Copernicus demonstrator for healthcare unlocks the potential of Copernicus Earth Observation data to provide insights to the healthcare & pharmaceutical sectors, by exploring the correlation between anti-allergy drug sales and pollen flight. 

light blue banner with European Union flag and text "CASSINI #EUSpace"

Where are they now?

Leveraging the support they received via the CASSINI initiative, companies of all shapes and sizes have gone on to develop some very cool space-based solutions.

Environmental Monitoring R&D projects