By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
European Space Agency (ESA) and the European University Institute (EUI) have
continued discussions on strengthening collaboration between the space and
policy communities, with a focus on the growing links between Earth
observation, public policy and societal challenges.
Simonetta Cheli, Director of
ESA Earth Observation Programmes and Head of ESRIN, welcomed Patrizia Isabelle
Nanz, President of the European University Institute, and Ambassador Armando
Barucco, EUI Secretary General, to ESRIN.
In a LinkedIn post, Cheli
said ESA and EUI had built a strong relationship over the years, creating
opportunities for dialogue beyond the traditional boundaries of the space
sector.
Their exchanges have
explored how space, particularly Earth Observation, increasingly connects with
broader policy and societal challenges.
Cheli said the visit
provided another opportunity to continue the dialogue and consider how the
longstanding collaboration could develop further.
She thanked Nanz and Barucco
for visiting ESRIN and continuing the discussion on cooperation between the two
institutions.
