GI_Forum 2017, Volume 5, Issue 1, pp. 253-259, 2017/06/30
Journal for Geographic Information Science
The Copernicus programme is expected to provide important strategic, social and economic benefits to the European Union. In order to ensure that the programme delivers its benefits, it is essential to deploy an effective user engagement strategy for stimulating the uptake of Copernicus data, services and information. The approach adopted by the European Commission is based on three core principles: (a) public authorities have a central role to play; (b) a stronger implication of the commercial downstream sector is needed; and (c) the European Commission should better leverage existing structures. Key elements of the user uptake concept are the Copernicus Relays and the Copernicus Academy, both supported by the Copernicus Support Office. This paper serves to raise awareness of User Uptake activities and to inform about the status of its implementation.
Keywords: Copernicus, user uptake, Copernicus Relays, Copernicus Academy
