DEFRA

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is a government department responsible for environmental protection, sustainable development and natural resource management across the United Kingdom. It leads policy on climate change, biodiversity, air and water quality, land use and environmental resilience, working with scientific partners, businesses and international organisations to safeguard ecosystems and promote sustainable practices that benefit society and the economy. At Space-Comm Expo Europe 2026, DEFRA’s relevance lies in the increasing role of space data and Earth observation technology in environmental monitoring, climate research and resource management. Satellite communication and remote sensing systems provide critical information used for tracking environmental change, managing natural resources, supporting disaster response and informing evidence-based environmental policy. DEFRA’s engagement highlights the intersection between space infrastructure and real-world applications that address global environmental challenges, reinforcing the importance of space-enabled data and services for sustainability and resilience.