*Dr Reinhard Schulte-BraucksHead GMES Unit, DG ENTR, ECThe role of Copernicus in Promoting the European EconomyGeospatial World ForumRotterdam, 16 May, 2013

New nameCopernicus: The new name for GMES (Global Monitoring for Environmentand Security)*

OutlineCopernicus an introductionSpecific service applicationsKey activities in 2013Cost-Benefit analysisData policy*

OutlineCopernicus an introductionSpecific service applicationsKey activities in 2013Cost-Benefit analysisData policy *

Copernicus an introductionA source of information for policymakers, scientists, businesses and the public at large

A European response to global needs to manage the environment, and to ensure civil security

A user-driven programme of services

An integrated Earth Observation system of systems (combining space-based and in-situ data with Earth System Models and services)*

SENTINELS satellite missions developed by ESA specifically for Copernicus

Contributing missions satellite missions built for purposes other than Copernicus but offering part of their capacity to Copernicus (Member States, EUMETSAT, commercial operators)

Managed for Europe by the European Space Agency (ESA)Copernicus Space InfrastructureThe primary source of observational data*

OutlineCopernicus an introductionSpecific service applicationsKey activities in 2013Cost-Benefit analysisData policy*

Copernicus Operational ServicesLandMarineAtmosphereEmergencyClimate ChangeSecurityServices monitoring Earth systemsHorizontal services Output: Value-Added Services *

Volcano Eyjafjallajkull caseVolcanic discharge analysed using satellite data complemented by in-situ measurements*

Emergency ResponseReference mapsPre-disaster situation mapsReference mapsPost-disaster situation mapsReference mapsDisaster response maps*The quality of the Emergency Management Service response will critically depend on the presence of freely available in-situ reference data from the country affected by the emergency

OutlineCopernicus an introductionSpecific service applicationsKey activities in 2013Cost-Benefit analysisData policy*

Copernicus evolutionInitial Operations R&D EU Operational programme200420102008201420202011Preparatory actions2013Dedicated infrastructureSix operational services20092012*Including GISC

OutlineCopernicus an introductionSpecific service applicationsKey activities in 2013Cost-Benefit analysisData policy*

Copernicus funding from MFF (2014-2020):3.8 Bn (i.e. an average of 541 Mio per year)Cost per EU inhabitant will be ~1.07 per yearExpected minimum financial benefit by 2030 is ~29.4 BnFor every 1 spent we get a return of ~3.2An estimated 48,000 jobs will be created

*Cost-Benefit analysis

Using a system dynamics model, the FeliX model1), cumulative benefits could increase further by a factor of between 5 and 10This could lead to benefits by 2030 in the order of 200 BnSo Copernicus will result in benefits many times larger than the EU investment

1) The FeliX - Full of Economic-Environment Linkages and Integration dX/dt - system dynamics model takes into account the complex relationships between natural and socio-economic systems*Cost-Benefit analysis

OutlineCopernicus an introductionSpecific service applicationsKey activities in 2013Cost-Benefit analysisData policy*

The EC has been assigned the responsibility to draft a Delegated Act on Copernicus Data & Information PolicyWide consultations have taken place with experts and the user communityRealisation of the predicted benefits is dependent on an appropriate data policy*Data policy

Data from Sentinel satellites and Copernicus services will be available on a free, full and open basisThe only access restrictions will be those associated with sensitive security scenariosExtensive data from contributing missions will be made available under the licensing conditions of the owner*Data policy

A 'level playing field' is being created, maximising the potential for benefits to be generated

Now it is for European industry to exploit this unique resource to the maximum extent possible*Conclusions

Thank you for your attentionReinhard.Schulte-Braucks@ec.europa.euWeb: http://copernicus.eu

Facebook: Copernicus EUTwitter: @CopernicusEU*

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