Austria

The CHMI is a central state institute of the Czech Republic with long-term extensive expertise and competence in weather forecasting, meteorology, climatology (including climate change research), air quality (monitoring and research of pollution in the ground layer of the atmosphere), hydrology (drought and flood forecasting, evaluation and research) and water quality.

The International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR) is a transnational body which has been established to implement the Danube River Protection Convention. The ICPDR is formally comprised by the Delegations of all Contracting Parties to the Danube River Protection Convention, but has also established a framework for other organisations to join.

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is an independent, international research institute with National Member Organizations in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Through its research programs and initiatives, the institute conducts policy-oriented research into issues that are too large or complex to be solved by a single country or academic discipline. This includes pressing concerns that affect the future of all of humanity, such as climate change, energy security, population aging, and sustainable development.

The University of Stirling was founded by Royal Charter in 1967 as the first genuinely new university in Scotland for over 400 years and embraces its role as an innovative, intellectual and cultural institution. A research-led university with an international reputation for high-quality research directly relevant to society’s needs, Stirling aims to be at the forefront of research and learning that helps to improve lives. The University works closely with its stakeholders in policy, practice and industry to facilitate this and enhance the relevance and impact of its research.

Earth Observation Data Centre for Water Resources Monitoring GmbH (EODC) was established in 2014 as a direct response to the huge increase of satellite data volumes. To tackle the data streams, it has implemented an IT infrastructure and software service that supports storage, processing and re-distribution of EO data. This capability is offered to several Copernicus services, national and international research projects as well as to the private sector.

b.geos offers Earth Observation services using state-of-the-art remote sensing technologies. We develop value-added products, conduct basic research, provide consultancy in remote sensing technologies and applications, as well as training.