The University of Salzburg is an Austrian research institution with a strong presence in local and international networks. Its Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS focuses on interdisciplinary research, spatial analysis, and professional education, with expertise in GIS, spatial modeling, and satellite remote sensing. Z_GIS is involved in EU-funded RTD activities and actively supports the Copernicus initiative by fostering new technologies for Earth Observation-based spatial decision support and policy implementation. The university also offers a seminar in Space Law and participates in projects related to climate change, mobility, and sustainable development.
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The University of Salzburg’s Department of Geoinformatics (Z_GIS) helped define the initial vision of a global network linking universities, research centers, and training institutes for the Copernicus Academy.