ΕΘΝΙΚΟ ΑΣΤΕΡΟΣΚΟΠΕΙΟ ΑΘΗΝΩΝ
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GEO-CRADLE – Coordinating and integRating state-of-the-art Earth Observation Activities in the regions of North Africa, Middle East, and Balkans and Developing Links with GEO related initiatives towards GEOSS

Funding: European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme

Description: GEO-CRADLE brings together key players from three regions (Balkans, North Africa and Middle East) representing the entire Earth Observation (EO) value chain, with the overarching objective of establishing a multi-regional coordination network that: Promotes the uptake of EO services and data in response to regional needs Supports the effective integration of existing Earth Observation Capacities in the region Facilitates the engagement of the complete ecosystem of EO stakeholders in the region Enhances the participation in and contribution to the implementation of GEOSS and Copernicus in North Africa, Middle East and the Balkans. By doing so, GEO-CRADLE aspires to pave the ground for a new large initiative in this very particular by all means (e.g. geostrategic, climate, cultural) region.

Role of APCG: Compilation of user needs with respect to air quality and climate, Participation to the pilot studies for ‘Adaptation to climate change’ and ‘Energy’

Official Website: GEO-CRADLE official website