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Empowering sustainable energy: Insights from Europe's open data initiative
Energy stands out as one of the most sought-after data domains on data.europa.eu, largely due to its significant implications in the power and environmental sectors. As global awareness of issues like climate change and renewable resources continues to grow, governments worldwide are increasingly focusing on energy data, introducing directives and targets aimed at enhancing energy efficiency. A significant initiative in this regard is the European Union Renewable Energy Directive , designed to promote the use of renewable energy across Europe by leveraging energy data. This directive sets
Data Meets Art
Data Visualization Competition Tell the most compelling story related to Luxembourg using any open data of your choice. Build your finest interactive dashboard and share with the greater public. Who visualizes the story best? Scores based on analysis, storytelling, and design. Any topic related to Luxembourg which can be shared to the greater public. Music, Politics, Trade, Country facts, Nature, Biking, Running .. you name it! Deadline for submission is 3 June 2024
SEMIC 2024
SEMIC ( The Semantic Interoperability Community) is an initiative by the European Commission aimed at promoting semantic interoperability among interconnected e-Government systems. The SEMIC Support Centre marks the beginning of the journey towards an interoperable European administration, in alignment with the Interoperable Europe Act. The Support Centre acts as a gathering place for a community of adopters. We invite interested individuals and organisations to visit the SEMIC Support Centre on Joinup to explore the resources available and join our community of practice.
Navigating new horizons: Copernicus and the global pursuit of scientific advancement
Copernicus is the Earth observation arm of the European Union's Space programme . It plays an important role in advancing modern science, focusing on enhancing the lives of citizens. This impact extends not only to Europe but also around the globe. Managed by the European Commission and in collaboration with various partners including ESA and EUMETSAT , Copernicus harnesses data from satellites and ground-based systems to provide valuable information services. This initiative, named after Nicolaus Copernicus , the European scientist who revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos, embodies
Unveiling the blueprint: Indicators for an Open Data Impact Assessment
The impact of open data has long been a subject of interest, with studies aiming to quantify its contributions to the economy and society. However, a comprehensive understanding of open data’s impact has remained elusive, prompting a recent study to focus on developing a clear definition of the impact, incorporating structured methods and indicators. This study emphasises that clearly defining what is measured is essential for accurately assessing the true impact of open data. Conceptualised around the open data value chain, the report ‘ Indicators for an Open Data Impact Assessment ’ examines
Indicators for an open data impact assessment
The value open data can offer society has been a topic of interest for many years. Several studies have measured the economic impact of open data and public sector information; however, the results of the studies vary, and no consistent picture of the impact of open data has been developed. This study investigates structured methods and indicators to measure the impact of open data and the possibilities of basing these indicators on existing datasets.
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Register now for the webinar ‘Data spaces: experiences from the European Green Deal’
On 15 March 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 CET , our webinar on ‘Data spaces: experiences from the European Green Deal’ is set to provide valuable insights into the role of data spaces in advancing sustainability within the European data economy. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain insights from experts of the Green Deal Dataspace on its current state of play, lessons learned on building data spaces, best practices, and challenges faced in this endeavor. The European Green Deal provides a plan for Europe to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 55% in 2030 and to become a climate-neutral
Register now for our webinar: Data sovereignty & data governance
Mark your calendars for March 22, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 CET . Data.europa academy prepares to host an insightful panel discussion titled ‘Data sovereignty & data governance: how can data holders stay in control?’ The session will explore critical topics within the domain of data governance, with a focus on new institutional approaches for data sharing between organisations, including companies and public administrations. This moderated panel discussion marks the start of a series of two webinars. The first one will delve into data sovereignty and governance. It will examine the legal
When open data meets data spaces
The European data strategy sets out the vision of creating a single market for data where it can flow freely within the EU and across sectors. The creation of EU-wide, common, interoperable data spaces in strategic sectors is a pillar of the data strategy and will help overcome existing technical and legal barriers to data sharing and unleash the potential of data. These data spaces will bring together relevant data infrastructures and governance frameworks to facilitate data pooling and data sharing. As a reader of data.europa.eu, you might already be familiar with open data and the value it
Discover the insights of our webinar ‘New business models for data driven services’
On Friday 1 March 2024, from 10.00 to 11.00 CET, the data.europa academy hosted the webinar ‘New business models for data-driven services’, exploring the topic of open data for public and private services and fostering sustainable open data ecosystems across Europe. Facilitated by two experts from The Lisbon Council, the interactive session attracted a diverse audience, counting over 500 registrants. The webinar explored the potential reuse of open data from the public sector across various entities, introducing different business models for data-driven public services based on insights from