The European Union (EU) joins for the third time the Philippine Space Week 2026, which will be held from August 8 to 14 with the theme ‘Navigating Tomorrow.’
The EU and the Philippines share a strong partnership under the Global Gateway, focusing on leveraging the expertise and technology of Copernicus, the Earth Observation (EO) component of the EU’s space programme, having established in the Philippines the first Copernicus Data Centre in Southeast Asia, which is now becoming a regional center.
To mark the celebration of the Philippine Space Week, the EU will contribute with the following trainings on Earth Observation:
August 5 and 6: EO land cover and forest mapping with the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority
August 10: Ground motion monitoring with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
August 12: Workshop on Strengthening EU-Philippines Earth Observation Collaboration; Lessons from CopPhil and EU-PH Digital Economy Package; Info Planning Session by EU and Finland
August 13: Crop mapping with the Bureau of Soils and Water Management of the Department of Agriculture
On 9 August, the EU Copernicus Booth will give visitors the opportunity to learn more about the Copernicus Data Centre at Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City.
The EU and PhilSA will host a careers panel on Earth Observation with the Space Generation Advisory Council, aiming to encourage students and young professionals to explore opportunities in the Earth Observation and space sector in the country.
The EU Copernicus Philippines program is funded by the EU with a pound 10 million grant (P624 million), in partnership with the Philippine Space Agency and the Department of Science and Technology, implemented by the European Space Agency, as part of the EU Global Gateway Strategy.
It supports the adoption of EU Earth Observation technology to help local public administration, institutions and companies prevent natural disasters, protect the environment and manage national resources.
The project involves three elements: developing a Copernicus data center in the Philippines; EO services showcasing the practical applications of Earth Observation data (ground motion monitoring; land cover, forests and crop mapping, and marine environment monitoring) and supporting the country to strengthen local capacities and promoting education in the field of Earth observation.