Data Initiative

The UKEOF Data Initiative was set up to increase awareness of environmental observations and tackle issues such as those associated with data sharing and reuse.

The UK Vision for Data Sharing
"People/organisations in "UK plc" actually share and reuse environmental observation data to inform policy decisions, expand knowledge, contribute to international activities, stimulate markets for innovation, improve operational capabilities and improve their responses to the changing environment." 
Sharing Environmental Observation Data Think Tank 2008

UKEOF began by articulating the issues and produced a paper, Sharing Environmental Observation Data - the Issues, which outlined the legal, institutional, cultural and technical aspects of data sharing. In September 2008, the paper was presented at a Think Tank with senior government officials to highlight the issues and agree a vision.

Following consultation at a Data Solutions Workshop, the UKEOF Data Advisory Group was established.


Further information and resources

 

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