Mission
Our basic mission is maximum benefit for both the environment and the people.
i-BEC promotes collaboration between the public and private sectors and the scientific community on sustainable management and protection of natural resources, supporting and co-developing with AUTH state-of-the-art technologies and innovative research.
Objectives
- 01
Scientific support to governance structures for sustainable development strategies and policies
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Improving private-sector competitiveness through sustainable use of natural resources
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Sustainable management and protection of the environment and natural resources
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Provision of Earth Observation and satellite data services
- 05
Strengthening international cooperation in the Balkans, Middle East and North Africa
Innovation
Innovation translates into mutual benefits for all partners without substituting or competing with them. Public administration is strengthened with reliable scientific data, while the private sector develops new products, business opportunities and jobs.
Impact
Environmental Protection
Pollution control and ecosystem monitoring.
Agriculture
Climate-smart farming practices with satellite data.
Water Resources
Water management and quality through scientific analysis.
Climate Change
Monitoring and adaptation to climate challenges.
Future Vision
Continued strengthening of i-BEC as a regional Earth Observation coordinator, expanding Copernicus and GEO services and developing new data analytics tools.
Contact i-BEC
For research cooperation, Earth Observation services and institutional partnerships, please contact our team.