GEO Work Plan
Symposium 2011
Days 2 & 3
ID-01
Data Sharing
ID-01 Data Sharing
Definition
Ensure open, reliable, timely, consistent, and free access to a core set of
essential environmental observations and information products, supported by
adequate metadata, by users across all GEOSS Societal Benefit Areas in
accordance with GEOSS Data Sharing Principles.
Make data available in accordance with GEOSS Data Sharing Principles,
which includes: (i) full and open exchange of data, metadata and products
shared within GEOSS, recognizing relevant international instruments and
national policies and legislation; (ii) all shared data, metadata and products
being made available with minimum time delay and at minimum cost; (iii) all
shared data, metadata and products being provided free of charge or no more
than the cost of reproduction will be encouraged for research and education
(Data Management Target)
Deliverables Objective
1. Development of the GEOSS Data Collection of Open Resources
for Everyone (GEOSS Data-CORE) – a distributed pool of
documented datasets contributed by the GEO community on the
basis of full and open access. Technical aspects would be covered
by IN-01 (GCI) and IN-04 (GEOSS Communication Networks)
2. Implementation of the Data Sharing Action Plan for GEOSS.
Non-Commercial data
3. Implementations of the Data Sharing Action Plan for GEOSS
Other data.
Deliverables
1.
Data Sharing Task Force has agreed to craft deliverables that will
reflect the implementation of the Action Plan.
2.
Showcases and operational GEOSS Data Core.
3.
Provide advocacy tools/outreach.
Leads (Members and/or Organizations, tentative):
DSTF expires next Plenary
?? There can not be 1 task coordinator. There should be a link to the
Institutions. Task Force or Committee.
Action
The current DSTF, based on the objectives of the task, will develop a
roadmap for the new 2012-2015 Work plan (make a recommendation)
Re-organization of 2009-2011 Sub-tasks
DA-06-01: GEOSS Data Sharing Principles
CB-09-05e Data Democracy
Links will be made with ID-04 – Building Communities and
Increasing Awareness.
Resources Available for Implementation
(current status and in planning)
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Resources will be based on the management structure
chosen.
Task force leading a new task?
If the Task force can not lead, what will be the
management structure?
Issues and Gaps
Follow up on the Data Sharing Action Plan from Plenary:
Beijing Declaration:
# 3: Commit to (i) maximize the number of documented datasets made available
on the basis of full and open access; (ii) create the GEOSS Data Collection of
Open Resources for Everyone, a distributed pool of documented datasets with
full, open and unrestricted access at no more than the cost of reproduction and
distribution; and (iii) develop flexible national and international policy
frameworks to ensure that a more open data environment is implemented, thus
putting into practice actions for the implementation of the GEOSS Data Sharing
Principles;
Issues and Gaps
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“Primary reason” for GEO is to promote full and open
access of data: GCI + Data Sharing: putting assets into
value.
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Policy matters advocacy – breaking out the institutional
barriers and promoting Data Democracy.
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Data as infrastructure?
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What are the incentives?