Earth Observation Data for Policy & Evidence: Training Course

About the course

This training is delivered across two linked morning sessions. Participants are expected to attend both parts.

The course combines short expert presentations, practical demonstrations, and live discussion.

It is designed as an accessible gateway introduction for civil servants interested in understanding how space-derived data can support their work.

This session introduces the fundamentals of Earth Observation (EO) and how civil servants can begin using EO data in practice.

Topics include:

Introduction to Earth Observation (EO) – what EO is, how it works and what it can (and cannot) tell us
Accessing EO data and services – where to find EO datasets and platforms such as the UK EO Data Hub
Practical demonstration – exploring EO data and products in real-world platforms
EO in policy and decision-making – how EO contributes to evidence chains
Sector example – water, marine or environmental monitoring case study
Live discussion and Q&A

This session builds on the foundations and explores how Earth Observation (EO) can be used responsibly and effectively across government.

Topics include:

The value of EO data – benefits and limitations in operational and policy settings
Practical demonstration – interpreting EO outputs and understanding uncertainty
International perspectives – how EO is used in other countries and programmes
Applied EO beyond environment – examples from wider policy domains
The future of EO data and platforms
Open discussion and next steps

Book your tickets for both events on EventBrite:

Day one – Foundations and Access Tuesday 17 March | 09:00–12:30
Day two – Value, Limitations and Future Opportunities Thursday 19 March | 09:00–12:30