CopPhil Technical Assistance Capacity-Building Training for National and Local Government Institutions
The CopPhil Technical Assistance team is implementing a broad programme of capacity-building activities supporting the use of Earth Observation (EO) and geospatial data in the Philippines, supporting the EU Global Gateway implementation in the country.
CopPhil in 2025: Strengthening Earth Observation Capacity in the Philippines
Over the course of the year, The CopPhil Centre advanced the deployment of its Earth Observation services, strengthened the technical and institutional capacity of Philippine stakeholders, and consolidated its visibility across major events and forums in the Philippines and the wider ASEAN region. These efforts leveraged the close collaboration between European and Philippine partners, ensuring that the services, tools, and training delivered closely match real operational needs.
CopPhil Showcases Innovation and Collaboration at PhilGEOS 2025
CopPhil joined researchers, practitioners, and students at PhilGEOS 2025 in Quezon City to showcase how European and Philippine partners are strengthening national access to Copernicus satellite data and geospatial infrastructure.
SCOPE Digital Launches at APRSAF-31, Marking the Regionalisation of CopPhil in Southeast Asia
SCOPE Digital’s launch at APRSAF-31 marked the regionalisation of CopPhil, uniting partners from Europe and Southeast Asia to advance Copernicus-based cooperation, climate resilience, and long-term Earth Observation capacity across ASEAN.
Youth Turning Satellite Data Into Action: Highlights From the EU–Copernicus Youth Challenge 2025
The EU–Copernicus Youth Challenge showcased youth-led solutions using Copernicus data to address urgent regional issues, with finalists presenting actionable, policy-grounded concepts strengthened by CopPhil’s technical mentoring and regional collaboration across the Asia-Pacific.
Resilience from Space: CopPhil Brings Earth Observation Insights to the National Policy Dialogue on Climate and Disaster Resilience
CopPhil highlighted how Earth Observation strengthens climate and disaster resilience, contributing insights on data governance, showcasing EO applications, and reinforcing the Philippines’ commitment to evidence-based, collaborative preparedness at the National Policy Dialogue.
EU-Copernicus Youth Challenge: Transforming Earth Observation into Action for the Asia-Pacific
The EU–Copernicus Youth Challenge brings young innovators together to transform satellite data into practical ideas for climate resilience, marine protection, and sustainable urban development, supported by CopPhil’s masterclasses, mentorship, and real-world Earth Observation datasets.
EU-Philippine Collaboration on Earth Observation Celebrated at Philippine Space Week
CopPhil was featured at the 2025 Philippine Space Week Exhibit, running from 8 to 10 August at Gateway Mall, Araneta City, Cubao. Now on its second year at the exhibit, CopPhil highlighted how Copernicus Earth Observation (EO) data can be used to address pressing national challenges from environmental monitoring to climate resilience.
Underwater Insights: Copernicus for Benthic (Coastal Marine) Habitat Monitoring in the Philippines
This article explores how Copernicus data and the CopPhil Benthic Habitat Monitoring Pilot Service can be leveraged to monitor coastal habitats in the Philippines, thereby supporting the country in protecting these key areas.
Introducing the CopPhil Pilot Services: Improving Hazard and Environmental Monitoring in the Philippines
As part of its mission to bring Copernicus data closer to users in the Philippines, the CopPhil Centre is co-developing Copernicus Earth Observation-based pilot services with Philippine stakeholders in three thematic areas.