We are pleased to announce the participation of the European Union’s Copernicus Capacity Support Action Programme for the Philippines, or CopPhil, in the Philippine Space Week Exhibit. The event will take place from 8 to 10 August at Gateway Mall in Araneta City, Cubao.
As a flagship initiative of the EU’s Global Gateway Strategy, CopPhil continues to strengthen the uptake and application of Copernicus Earth Observation (EO) data to support sustainable development and innovation across the country. This year’s Philippine Space Week, with the theme “Yamang Kalawakan ay Likas sa Maunlad na Kinabukasan” (space is vital to a prosperous future), provides an opportunity to share our work, highlight the partnerships that make it possible, and engage with the growing space and EO community in the Philippines.
Programme Highlights
- First Contact: Bridging Space, Sustainability, and Society
Date: 8 August 2025
Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm PHST
Venue: Main Stage, Philippine Space Week Exhibit
This session will highlight the formal handover of the CopPhil Mirror Site from the European Union to the Philippine government. The programme will also include:
- A demonstration of the Mirror Site’s features and applications
- A recognition ceremony for Filipino professionals who completed the CopPhil training programme
- Presentations on recent progress in CopPhil’s EO-based pilot services
- Acknowledgement of the contributions of our institutional and community partners
- Dialogue on Gender in STEM
Representatives from CopPhil will also join a panel discussion on gender inclusion in STEM sectors, which is being held as part of the First Contact session. Bringing together representatives from across the Philippine and European space and STEM ecosystems, the discussion will explore gender bias, access to education and careers, and workplace diversity.
- CopPhil Booth
Dates: 8 to 10 August 2025
Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm PHST
Venue: Philippine Space Week Exhibit
Throughout the exhibit period, our team of experts will be available at the CopPhil booth to provide deeper insight into the service products developed within our EO-based pilot service activities, answer questions from the public, and connect with members of the Philippine Earth Observation community.
We look forward to meeting students, professionals, and stakeholders from across the country!
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Background Information
As a flagship and unique programme of the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, CopPhil is designed to harness digital resources and space technology for sustainable development and to support innovations in research and business in close cooperation with government partners.
CopPhil is managed by the European Union Delegation to the Philippines. It is implemented by the European Space Agency (ESA) in partnership with the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Philippine Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
