About
The German Remote Sensing Data Center (DFD) is an institute of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) based in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and Neustrelitz in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Together with the Remote Sensing Technology Institute (IMF) it forms the Earth Observation Center (EOC) – the center of competence for earth observation in Germany.
Biodiversity and ecosystem services
1 Additional activities for the European Biodiversity Partnership: Biodiversa+5 Assessing and modelling ecosystems’ dynamic processes to guide restoration activities and to improve models used for climate7 Integrated and coordinated approaches for coral reefs and associated ecosystems (mangroves and seagrass beds) conservation, restoration, and climate mitigation and adaptation
Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban communities
3 Innovative solutions for resilient and climate-adapted coastal communities in the Atlantic
Clean environment and zero pollution
4 Towards a comprehensive European strategy to assess and monitor aquatic litter including plastic and microplastic pollution
Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal
4 Operationalisation of bioeconomy sustainability principles5 Exploring options to resolve land and sea use competition7 Strengthening the European Research Area by enhancing the bioeconomy research and innovation ecosystem in BIOEAST countries8 Effective environmental observing systems and associated governance9 Delivering Earth Intelligence to accelerate the green and digital transition11 Enhancing sustainability and resilience of agriculture, forestry and rural development through digital twins
Land, ocean and water for climate action
3 Understanding and managing medium and longer-term challenges and opportunities for agriculture stemming from shifting climatic zones and changing agroecological environments5 Additional activities for the European Partnership Water Security for the Planet (Water4All)6 Strengthening the resilience of water systems and water sector to climate and global socio-economic change impacts
Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
11 Towards modern, integrated, and effective fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) systems