| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/04/144 (3.2.04) |
| Publication Date | 03/02/2004 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission adopted an action plan on 3 February 2004 on GMES - Global Monitoring for the Environment and Security. The plan outlines firm steps towards the establishment of a system that will harness, co-ordinate and enhance existing Earth observation and monitoring information from satellites and Earth-based sensors, in order to support better decision-making for the environment and security. The initiative aims to provide independent, cost-effective, and user-friendly services that can help to anticipate or address crises such as forest fires or floods, and lead to better management of issues ranging from the protection of the environment to combating illegal immigration. |
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| Subject Categories | Culture, Education and Research, Environment |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
