National Collaboration Programmes strengthen engagement through Copernicus
Vermoote, Stijn ; Ananasso, Cristina ; Almond, Samuel
ECMWF has a longstanding tradition of working closely with its Member and Co-operating States to promote the effective use of its data and services. Through structured training, user feedback mechanisms such as the Green Book surveys as well as liaison visits to Member and Co-operating States, and initiatives like Using ECMWF's Forecasts (UEF) events, the Centre maintains a vibrant dialogue with national meteorological and hydrological services (NMHSs) and other users. With the advent of the Copernicus Programme, the Earth observation component of the EU's space programme, this engagement has deepened and expanded. The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), both implemented by ECMWF, have ushered in a new era of co-development, both through applications and targeted user uptake activities. A milestone in this evolution was the launch of the CAMS National Collaboration Programme (NCP) at the end of 2021, an initiative that reaffirms ECMWF's user-oriented approach and its commitment to working with and for countries. By supporting countries in implementing Copernicus data within their national contexts, NCPs foster long-term partnerships, accelerate data-driven decision-making, ensure that the benefits of Copernicus reach national policy users, and support related domain specialists across Europe.</p>
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