We are excited to announce a strategic partnership between three innovative projects: COMUNIDAD, DINOSAR, and UDENE, all supported by the European Union and dedicated to maximising the potential of Copernicus Earth Observation data for global societal impact.

COMUNIDAD is building a strong stakeholder community in Chile and Colombia, co-developing advanced algorithms, services, and products to tailor Copernicus data for agriculture, forestry, and rural development. With a focus on local needs, the project integrates Copernicus and EGNSS technologies to drive sustainable growth and policy innovation, offering a model for expansion across CELAC countries.

DINOSAR complements this mission by enhancing smart farming capabilities through the integration of optical, infrared, and radar data. By focusing on sugarcane crops in Colombia, DINOSAR is developing algorithms that will enable precision agriculture, even in cloudy regions, reducing environmental impacts while improving yields.

Meanwhile, UDENE is revolutionizing urban planning by providing decision-makers with a powerful virtual laboratory to explore "natural experiments" in city development. Leveraging Copernicus satellite data, UDENE supports sustainable, evidence-based urban growth strategies, particularly in rapidly expanding cities across partner countries.

Together, these projects create a powerful synergy:

  • Shared innovation: Developing cutting-edge Copernicus-based solutions across agriculture, forestry, rural development, and urban planning.
  • Local empowerment: Focusing on end-user needs in Chile, Colombia, and international partner countries.
  • Sustainability impact: Promoting evidence-based decision-making aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

This collaboration will amplify the reach of European space technologies, encourage knowledge transfer, and open new pathways for sustainable development in Latin America and beyond.

Stay tuned for insights from other consortium members, and follow us on social media, where we share regular updates on the COMUNIDAD project outcome!