EU Grassland Watch builds upon the Copernicus for Natura 2000 project (COP4N2K) launched in 2019. It aims to create a service that will aid in effective satellite monitoring of grasslands in Natura 2000 sites. This is paramount for supporting on-the-ground conservation efforts.
Register for the launch event and have your say on how EU Grassland Watch will evolve to address your needs.Your input is invaluable in shaping the future of this project!
You can choose to attend the event in-person or online when registering. Register by 8 September to attend in-person, or by 11 September to attend online.
- biodiversity | protected area
- Tuesday 12 September 2023, 10:00 - 16:00 (CEST)
- Belgium
Practical information
- When
- Tuesday 12 September 2023, 10:00 - 16:00 (CEST)
- Where
- Borschette building, Room AB-4C, Rue Froissart 36, Brussels, BelgiumBelgium
- Languages
- English
- Organisers
- Directorate-General for Environment
Description
EU Grassland Watch will
- be more user-driven and foster a strong user community that is closely involved in its development
- include additional Natura 2000 sites
- provide more thematic detail to be more informative and relevant to end users
- establish a closer integration with products from the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service, to contribute to greater consistency across the ecosystem
Following this launch event, many other user engagement activities will take place.
The Copernicus for Natura 2000 project (COP4N2K) supports the monitoring and reporting of Natura 2000 sites dominated by grassland.
This prototype will now be upgraded and expanded into a fully operational service. The expansion and upgrade of EU Grassland Watch responds to the European Commission’s commitment to the green and digital agenda of the EU Green Deal. It will harness the potential of the digital revolution to improve the knowledge on biodiversity and support robust policy action.
Background
Grasslands cover a significant area of the EU and the planet. They play a critical role in preserving biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation, and ensuring food production. For nearly 50 years, the EU has been fighting biodiversity loss, with the Natura 2000 network of protected sites at the heart of this effort at EU, national and regional level.
The EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2030 aims to halt biodiversity loss and reverse ecosystem degradation. In line with this, the proposed Nature Restoration Law is targeting recovery of biodiverse land and marine areas.