European Union
Statement summary
Von der Leyen highlights Europe's Copernicus system aids wildfire and disaster response globally
Von der Leyen notes satellite data helps track fires and direct emergency support and highlights Copernicus supports responses to floods and tracks climate change.
“Check against delivery!” Merci beaucoup cher Emmanuel pour cette impression, Sophie est géniale et sympa. Dear President, cher Emmanuel, Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for bringing us together in this extraordinary Grand Palais. It was built at the turn of the last century to showcase the innovations transforming the world. I cannot think of a better place for today's summit. We are discussing the innovations taking place now above us, in our orbits and beyond. Because since the turn of this century, space-based capabilities have transformed our daily lives. They connect us across continents. Guide us wherever we go. And help us understand our nature and how it is changing. Europe has been at the heart of this transformation. We see that in the capabilities we have built together – and in the difference, they make to people's lives. This summer, as emergency teams across Europe and...