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Restructuring ICSU’s international data systems

Restructuring ICSU’s international data systems. “Strengthening international science for the benefit of society”. David Clark Secretary, ICSU WDC Panel CEOS/WGISS – 23 Hanoi, Vietnam May 24, 2007

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Restructuring ICSU’s international data systems

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  1. Restructuring ICSU’s international data systems “Strengthening international science for the benefit of society” David Clark Secretary, ICSU WDC Panel CEOS/WGISS – 23 Hanoi, Vietnam May 24, 2007 Abstracted from C. Smith’s presentation at the WDC Directors Meeting, Bremen Germany, May 7-9, 2007

  2. ICSU Strategy, 2006-2011 • 3 strands: • Planning and coordinating research • Science for policy • Universality • Re. data and information: • WSIS+PAA data & info = strategic directions WDC Directors, Bremen, 6-8 May, 2007

  3. Strategic Goal • “To facilitate a coordinated global approach to scientific data and information that ensures equitable access to quality data and information for research, education and informed decision-making” WDC Directors, Bremen, 6-8 May, 2007

  4. Priorities and needs • Data and information as a continuum • Long-term planning and investment • Professional data and info management • Modernization/transition of current infrastructures, systems • New infrastructure in some areas • International, interdisciplinary coordination • Supportive national and international policies WDC Directors, Bremen, 6-8 May, 2007

  5. Policies • ICSU should promote and ensure: • Data: Full and open access • Information (publishing): universal and equitable access WDC Directors, Bremen, 6-8 May, 2007

  6. ICSU activities • CODATA – data policy and management • International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications - information • World Data Centres and Federation of Astronomical and Geophysical Data Analysis Services (FAGS) – data collection, analysis and dissemination • Global Observing Systems and GEO/GEOSS • Global Environmental Change programmes • New programmes, e.g. the International Polar Year 2007-2008 • Member activities, e.g eGY, journal publishing, research WDC Directors, Bremen, 6-8 May, 2007

  7. WWW.ICSU.org

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