Copernicus services to benefit from better access to official geospatial data through joint vision for cooperation

Copernicus Services will benefit from easier access to a wider range of data from Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities thanks to a new era of cooperation announced today (4 August 2021).  The partnership between the European Environment Agency (EEA) and EuroGeographics will increase the number of official national geospatial datasets available via

HM Land Registry Annual Report 2020/21

HM Land Registry has published its Annual Report and Accounts 2020/21 which sets out how its response to the pandemic dovetailed with its ongoing transformation programme to progress towards a digital future. Chief Executive and Chief Land Registrar Simon Hayes said: “I take great pride in the way in which we have worked together with

Open Maps For Europe project confirms coverage for first data release

Open Maps For Europe has confirmed coverage for its first release of open data later this summer. EuroGeographics, which is coordinating the project in partnership with National Geographic Institute (NGI) Belgium, has announced that 26 National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities (NMCAs) will initially contribute to the new open data digital elevation model. The

Job opportunity at EuroGeographics

Recruitment of Finance Officer at EuroGeographics About EuroGeographics: EuroGeographics is the European Association gathering 60 National Mapping and Cadastral Agencies from 45 countries throughout Europe. EuroGeographics supports the public good by representing its members’ interests, maintaining networks that help members improve their capabilities and role, and by facilitating access to and use of its members’ geospatial

July 2021 Issue of Messenger Newsletter

The July 2021 issue of our Messenger Newsletter is now available. Contents include: Coverage for Open Maps For Europe first data release Updates on EuroGeographics Public Policy Briefings #MoreThanMaps campaign Management Board updates Susbcribe and read the full edition.

Official geospatial data proves value during global pandemic

EuroGeographics Annual Review shows how members provide more than maps Contributing to national Covid-19 responses has significantly raised awareness of official geospatial data, say Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities. More than 75% of members participating in EuroGeographics 2021 General Assembly said that helping to manage and monitor the global pandemic had raised

Call for authoritative geospatial information to be included in EU Zero Pollution Action Plan

Pan-European data from official sources of geospatial and land information has a key part to play in tackling cross-border pollution. “Data from Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities is already being used for environmental monitoring, measurement and management, realising national climate targets and biodiversity plans, and delivering smarter, sustainable, intelligent transport,” says Léa

European NMCAs focus on user requirements and support for policymakers at annual conference

User requirements for authoritative geospatial data and support for policymakers were at the heart of discussions at EuroGeographics 2021 General Assembly. More than 100 leaders and senior representatives from 55 members of the association for Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities participated in the two-day event, which was held online. Speakers included Marta

Geospatial points way for Europe to become global hub for trustworthy artificial intelligence

National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities (NMCAs) expertise in providing reliable, authoritative data has a significant part to play in establishing Europe as a global hub for trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI). Responding to the Commission’s proposed new AI Regulation published today, EuroGeographics, which represents the European NMCAs, says that its members’ extensive experience in

New KEN Chair aims to INSPIRE development of European Spatial Data Infrastructure

Marcin Grudzień from the Head Office of Geodesy and Cartography (GUGIK) in Poland has been named the new Chair of a European knowledge exchange network for INSPIRE experts. The specialist in national spatial data infrastructures (NSDIs) will lead EuroGeographics INSPIRE KEN which focuses on sharing best practice in implementing the Directive. The group is part