Climate change data and European data legislation: A recap of our
November webinars
In November, the data.europa academy hosted two educational webinars,
exploring the impact of interpreting and visualising climate change
data and gaining further insights into the forthcoming Data Union
Strategy. Together, these sessions welcomed over 1300 registrants on 7
and 28 November. 

The first session, 'Driving climate action with open data: visual
stories and impactful reuse cases'
[https://data.europa.eu/en/news-events/events/webinar-driving-climate-action-open-data-visual-stories-and-impactful-reuse], highlighted
how open data can accelerate climate action by making information
accessible and engaging. Renato Malaccorto from Open Data Charter
[https://opendatacharter.org/] showcased the _Open Up Guide for
Climate Action_, which identifies 71 high-value datasets for Paris
Agreement countries. Karim Douieb from Jetpack.AI
[https://jetpack.ai/] demonstrated how data visualisation transforms
raw climate data into compelling narratives. The webinar was recorded,
and both the recording
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIE7X9Q2-hY&list=PLT5rARDev_rknM6hDfssgSCS6aUxE70eF] and slides
[https://data.europa.eu/sites/default/files/course/Webinar%20climate%20change%20-%20Webinar%20slides_final.pdf] are
now available for viewing.   

On 28 November, the webinar 'Building Europe's data future:
understanding the Data Union Strategy'
[https://data.europa.eu/en/news-events/events/webinar-building-europes-data-future-understanding-data-union-strategy]
, explored the forthcoming Data Union Strategy (DUS) and its role in
shaping Europe’s data landscape. Jirka Pilar from DG CNECT
[https://commission.europa.eu/about/departments-and-executive-agencies/communications-networks-content-and-technology_en]
outlined how the DUS aims to enhance access to high-quality, curated
data across sectors, enabling AI innovation and reducing barriers to
cross-border data sharing. Tania Velcsov, Amanda Brincat, and Giorgia
Spolverato presented findings from a recent study assessing the
effectiveness of current legislative instruments and highlighted next
steps for Europe’s data governance. If you missed the webinar, you
can watch the recording
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRx0AmB_8mU&feature=youtu.be] and
access the slides
[https://data.europa.eu/sites/default/files/course/Slides%20Data%20Union%20Strategy%20Webinar.pdf].    

Both webinars underline the transformative power of open and
interoperable data. The Data Union Strategy sets the stage for a
stronger European data ecosystem, whilst climate-focused initiatives
show how data reuse and visualisation can drive sustainability.
Together, they highlight Europe’s commitment to leveraging data for
innovation, competitiveness, and societal impact. 

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Publication Date/Time
2025-12-03T09:00:00+00:00
Learn more about our data.europa academy November activities