Issue 01/23 of Messenger Newsletter

The latest issue of our Messenger newsletter has been published. Catch up on the launch of OME2, #MoreThanMaps case studies from Members, the Fourth International Workshop on Spatial Data Quality and more … https://bit.ly/EGNewsletter0123

EuroGeographics renews agreement with Kadaster Netherlands to provide UN-GGIM: Europe Secretariat

Colin Bray, President of EuroGeographics (left) is pictured with Frank Tierolff, Chair Executive Board Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency, The Netherlands (right) at the signing of the SLA. EuroGeographics has renewed its Service Level Agreement with The Netherlands’ Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency (Kadaster) to provide secretariat services for the European regional committee

EuroGeographics and EUROGI agree collaboration to promote use of geospatial data

EuroGeographics and EUROGI have announced a collaboration to promote the widespread use of geospatial data. The European not-for-profit associations, which represent national mapping, cadastral and land registration authorities, and users and producers of geospatial data, respectively, will work together on activities of mutual interest. These include opportunities for knowledge exchange and the sharing of expertise

New Location Innovation Academy — learn about geospatial data interoperability

Location Innovation Academy supports improving access, interoperability and integration of geospatial data and services, for free. The accessibility, interoperability, and integration of cross-border geospatial data and services have been accelerated in the GeoE3 project over the past two years. We are now offering the knowledge and ideas produced in the project to all interested parties

Job Opportunity at EuroGeographics – Head of Finance & Administration

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 data and services. By providing a

Project launched to prototype large-scale high-value pan-European datasets

National providers of geospatial information have today announced plans to create a prototype for harmonised large-scale, high-value pan-European open datasets. Open Maps For Europe 2 (OME2) will develop a new production process and technical specification for free-to-use, edge-matched data under a single open licence. Authoritative 1:10 000 scale data for 10 countries will be delivered

EuroGeographics Annual Review 2022

EuroGeographics and its members are working together to provide the high-quality data and services that underpin the infrastructures relied on by modern society. From realising green transition and digital transformation, to supporting health, biodiversity and economic policies, and providing easy, accurate access to land and property information, they are contributing to a sustainable, safer, and

General Assembly 2023

Leaders of Europe’s national mapping, cadastral and land registration authorities are to meet in Malta for EuroGeographics 2023 General Assembly. The two-day event, hosted by the Malta Planning Authority, is expected to be attended by more than 100 participants.

Flexibility in implementing rules for high value geospatial data welcomed

Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities (NMCAs) have welcomed the European Commission’s definition of geospatial information as a high value dataset. Responding to the implementing rules, their membership association EuroGeographics commended the Commission for its public-sector friendly approach which recognises the investments already made by NMCAs. It also highlighted the recognition of national

Partnership to create new framework agreement will benefit Copernicus Services

Security, Land Monitoring and Emergency Management are among the Copernicus services set to benefit from a partnership to create new framework agreement for official geospatial data. The European Environment Agency (EEA) and EuroGeographics, which represents Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registry Authorities, are strengthening cooperation to improve access to authoritative, up to date maps,