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Earth observation

Observing the Earth for policy.

Contributes to EC priorities:
24 FEBRUARY 2023
JRC Portfolio 18: Earth observation

 

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The Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) project aims to produce and analyse global built-up surface, population density and human settlement thematic maps to understand human presence on Planet Earth.

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Activities on this topic

Agricultural land covers almost half of Europe’s territory. Technological development, mechanisation, agro-chemicals and genetic research have led to...

Agricultural monitoring research at the JRC involves estimating cropproduction and supporting the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy...

The JRC carries out research to foster the development of internationally accepted harmonised methods and standards for remote sensing.

The JRC carries out policy analysis and develops economic modelling tools in support to the EU's Common Agricultural Policy.

The JRC's research addresses the global food security issue, with the demand for food likely to grow by 70% until 2050.