EUMETSAT information day for Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia

Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, 27-28 April 2023

The event will highlight the contribution made by satellite observations to early warnings for severe weather events in the region

This event for the national meteorological and hydrological services (NMHS) in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia aims to gather feedback from the various meteorological services on the use of meteorological satellite data and their benefits. It is jointly organised by EUMETSAT and the National Environmental Agency of Georgia.

Last Updated

29 March 2023

Published on

28 March 2023

EUMETSAT will provide information on the current status of its activities, including its contribution to the European Union’s Copernicus programme. There will be a specific focus on the new Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) mission, following the successful launch of the first satellite in the series in December 2022. The information day will discuss joint activities to ease access and use of these data, including links with initiatives from the European Union and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

The meeting is by invitation only. Full details of the programme can be seen below. For more information, please contact Vincent Gabaglio.

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