By observing the main Earth sub-systems (land, air, seas) a number of information services can be developed and used for the definition and monitoring of EU policies in the field of environment and security.

Moreover, by building on these services and adding value to them (possibly using other data and observations), more targeted and customised (tailored) services can be developed addressing for instance health issues, productivity increases and other aspects.

Some examples of services are:

• Oil spill/discharge detection & monitoring;
• Land cover/land use for policy making and services to farmers;
• Support to civil protection – rapid mapping;
• Environment and health services – ozone monitoring and UV exposure.