Description :
The aim of Atlantic Regional Initiative is to embed EO-derived information into pre-operational regional monitoring, assessment and planning activities (e.g. enhanced environmental monitoring and assessment, improved management of natural resources in the region, support to regional programmes in the fields of economic development, civil security and climate resilience).
The scope of these developments is to:
1. Bridge EU policies, ESA programs and Atlantic strategies, to better anchor space uses to the needs of territories and industries, fully exploiting the potential of EO applications for better-informed decision-making and innovation processes.
2. Build international partnerships and mobilize initiatives that enhance cross-sectorial exchanges amongst actors and investments.
3. Integrate the EO dimension in regional innovation and SME programs, strengthening and developing local communities by raising the profile of EO capabilities towards new actors.