Monaco Joins the Space Climate Observatory (SCO)

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Princely Government officially confirmed its membership in the Space Climate Observatory (SCO). The Charter was signed during the 3rd SCO Congress at the Ministerial Conference Center in Paris by H.E. Mrs. Valérie BRUELL-MELCHIOR, Monaco’s Ambassador to France, in the presence of members from the Department of External Relations and Cooperation, and the Monaco Space Affairs Office.

The SCO is an international initiative aimed at facilitating the use of space technologies to monitor, mitigate, and adapt to the effects of climate change. It brings together more than 50 public and private organizations with space expertise, relying on the use of satellite data combined with in-situ observations and numerical models to provide tools and information for decision-makers. The SCO promotes collaboration between space agencies, research institutions, and public and private actors by encouraging knowledge sharing and promoting open science. Its primary goal is to enhance understanding of the climate and support actions to promote resilience to climate change.

Monaco’s membership in the SCO marks a significant step in its commitment to climate action. By joining this initiative, the Principality will be able to rely on an international network of partners and space technology expertise to better understand and anticipate climate changes. This collaboration will be especially valuable in light of Monaco’s efforts to support developing countries in their fight against climate change, in line with its international commitments. The SCO also serves as a platform connecting space solution providers with climate action and potential funders.

This signing also reflects the close ties between the Princely Government and the French National Center for Space Studies (CNES), the founder of the SCO, thus strengthening essential scientific and institutional cooperation in the face of the climate challenge.