The ‘poster child’ of sea‐level rise is a major misrepresentation of the actual risks to our growing coastal cities and unique coastal habitats, and damages the understanding of the changing risks associated with sea levels. Unfortunately, these provocative images often printed by the media alongside misleading headlines evoke a dramatic consequence of future sea‐level rise projections.

The focus of this meeting will be the long-term sustainability of the Polar View network and its services, as well as the continued collaboration with other relevant activities (e.g. GMES core/downstream services, ESA initiatives, other national/international programs).