European Commissioner for Climate Action Emphasizes the Role of Space

On 2 February 2011, a Hearing on “Space Systems and Key Assets for Climate Change Monitoring and Adaptation Strategies” took place at the European Parliament. European Commissioner for Climate Action, Connie Hedegaard, stressed that Earth observation is of the utmost importance for monitoring, tackling and adapting to climate change, and pointed to satellite navigation as an important space tool. Moreover, she is working together with Vice-President and Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship, Antonio Tajani, in order to develop a joint strategy on space and climate.