At 40, EUMETSAT leads the next generation of Europe’s weather and climate observing systems

Founded in 1986 to ensure Europe’s independent access to meteorological satellite data, EUMETSAT has become a cornerstone of Europe’s operational Earth observation system and a key contributor to the global weather and climate observing network.

“Weather and climate intelligence has become critical infrastructure for modern societies,” said Phil Evans, Director-General of EUMETSAT. “For 40 years, EUMETSAT’s story has been one of ambition, determination, cooperation and innovation — and above all of steadfast service to our Member States and user communities. This success is also their success. We are grateful for the trust, commitment and long-term vision of our 30 Member States, which have made it possible to build and sustain Europe’s leading weather and climate observing systems. As we enter a new era of satellite capability, our focus remains clear: to deliver trusted data and services that help society anticipate and respond to a changing climate.”