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DCAT-AP-ES: A step forward in open data interoperability
Context and need for an update
Data is a key resource in the digital transformation of public administrations. Ensuring its access, interoperability and reuse is fundamental to improve transparency, foster innovation and enable the development of efficient public services centered on citizens.
In th…
Environmental data spaces: key to the success of the European Green Pact
The European Green Deal (Green Deal) is the European Union's (EU) sustainable growth strategy, designed to drive a green transition that transforms Europe into a just and prosperous society with a modern and competitive economy. Within this strategy, initiatives such as Target 55 (Fit for 55), which…
The European Union's Guide to the Deployment of the Data Governance Act: public sector intermediary services
The Data Governance Act (DGA) is part of a complex web of EU public policy and regulation, the ultimate goal of which is to create a dataset ecosystem that feeds the digital transformation of the Member States and the objectives of the European Digital Decade:
A digitally empowered population and h…
Destination Earth: a digital Earth twin for a sustainable future
Today's climate crisis and environmental challenges demand innovative and effective responses. In this context, the European Commission's Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative is a pioneering project that aims to develop a highly accurate digital model of our planet.
Through this digital twin…
Advances in high-value data in Spain
For some time now we have been hearing about high-value dataset, those datasets whose re-use is associated with considerable benefits for society, the environment and the economy. They were announced in Directive (EU) 2019/1024 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on open da…
High-value meteorological datasets
The cross-cutting nature of open data on weather and climate data has favoured its use in areas as diverse as precision agriculture, fire prevention or the precision forestry. But the relevance of these datasets lies not only in their direct applicability across multiple industries, but also in thei…
Complying with Europe. The Mobility High Value Datasets Regulation
Spain, as part of the European Union, is committed to the implementation of the European directives on open data and re-use of public sector information. This includes the adoption of initiatives such as the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/138 issued by the European Commission, whic…
The impact of open data along its value chain: Indicators and future directions
The transformative potential of open data initiatives is now widely recognised as they offer opportunities for fostering innovation, greater transparency and improved efficiency in many processes. However, reliable measurement of the real impact of these initiatives is difficult to obtain.
From this…
Complying with Europe. The High Value Sites of Earth Observation and Environment Regulation
The European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/138 sets clear guidelines for public bodies on the availability of high-value datasets within 16 months from 20 January 2023. These high-value high value datasets (High value datasets or HVD) are grouped into the following themes, which were…
High value statistical datasets foreseen in the National Statistical Plan 2021-2024
The year 2023 was undoubtedly the year of artificial intelligence. This has brought data, and therefore open data, back to the forefront, as it is the raw material that fuels this technology, which is key to value creation in our increasingly digital economy.
Perhaps that is why 2023 has also l…
