Monaco has officially joined the Space for Climate Observatory (SCO), strengthening its commitment to climate action through space technology. The agreement was signed on Thursday, March 20 at the SCO’s third congress in Paris by Monaco’s Ambassador to France, Valérie Bruell-Melchior, alongside representatives from the Department of External Relations and Cooperation and Monaco’s Space Affairs Office.
The SCO is a global initiative that brings together over 50 public and private organisations to harness satellite data for climate monitoring, mitigation, and adaptation. By combining space-based observations with on-the-ground data and digital modelling, it provides decision-makers with critical tools to address climate challenges. The platform also fosters collaboration among space agencies, research institutions, and private sector players to enhance knowledge sharing and promote open science.
Monaco’s participation in the SCO will allow it to tap into international expertise and advanced space technologies to better track and anticipate climate changes. This partnership aligns with the Principality’s broader efforts to support climate resilience, particularly in developing nations. The initiative also strengthens Monaco’s cooperation with the French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES), the founding body of the SCO, reinforcing scientific and institutional ties in the fight against climate change.
