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Connecting you to data users, international policymakers and knowledge exchange
EuroGeographics is proud to be the voice of the European National Mapping, Cadastre and Land Registry Authorities and demonstrates their role in delivering better data for better lives. We work in partnership with our members to enable access to their authoritative geospatial data and promote its integration into European and global infrastructures for the public good.
We deliver value to members by:
Who can join EuroGeographics?
Membership of EuroGeographics is open to any national body in geographic Europe responsible for geodetic surveying, topographic mapping, cadastral surveys and land registration. We currently represent organisations from 46 countries covering the whole of geographical Europe.
For more information, please contact Membership and Communications Manager, Patricia Sokacova
Enabling access to your data
EuroGeographics enables access to your data, services and expertise by:
- Promoting your data and geospatial services through our online member directory which links to national cadastral and geo portals.
- Creating pan-European datasets using our unique data integration process, which is an important example of international geospatial collaboration.
- Delivering pan-European open datasets via the Open Maps For Europe portal.
- Providing pan-European datasets to users including the European Union and its institutions, the United Nations, and through our licensed distributors and value-added resellers (VARs).
- Extending coverage, availability and use of our European datasets by applying for grant funding through EU projects.
- Publicising the benefits of your authoritative data to a wide range of users through a planned programme of communications.
Case Study: Benefits of EuroGeographics Membership (29 Sep 2020)
Facilitating access to data
“Ukraine’s inclusion in EuroGeographics’ datasets not only promotes the integration and use of our national data within the European Institutions, but also demonstrates our commitment to international collaboration.”
Oleksii PinchukHead of Directorate for European Integration and International Cooperation, StateGeoCadastre, Ukraine
Challenge
StateGeoCadastre Ukraine sought to contribute national geospatial data to EuroRegionalMap (ERM),
a 1:250,000 scale pan-European topographic dataset. This required meeting harmonised technical
specifications and overcoming data compliance challenges.
Solution
After adopting the National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) law, StateGeoCadastre
partnered with the Norwegian Mapping Authority to implement the International Geospatial
Integrated Framework (IGIF). This included developing a state GNSS network and topographic
maps aligned with ISO 19100 standards.
Ukraine can now deliver updated data with correct thematic attributes, formatted for
harmonisation with ERM through EuroGeographics’ data integration process.
Benefits
- Promotes Ukraine’s national data within a pan-European dataset.
- Enables integration into the European Spatial Data Infrastructure.
- Demonstrates commitment to international technical standards.
- Supports creation of an Integrated Hydrographic Network at the state border.
Case Study Benefits of EuroGeographics Membership
Facilitating access to data “Ukraine’s inclusion in EuroGeographics’ datasets not only promotes the integration and use of our ...
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EuroGeographics represents your collective interests and expertise as a well-established and credible authority on European geospatial data from official national sources.
- Providing a multi-level engagement service to ensure that your roles, capabilities and concerns are understood at European and global level.
- Championing official pan-European geospatial data as a valuable, sovereign and trusted European asset.
- Influencing policy and legislation on your behalf in the European Parliament and Commission.
- Delivering information about key European and global policy developments through continuous policy monitoring, tracking and evaluation, including a weekly policy news summary for members.
- Contributing to UN policy by providing a collective voice for members in UN-GGIM.
- Supporting you in making the case for your authoritative data to your national government, as well as through our networks and partnerships.
Benefits of EuroGeographics Membership – Representation
“EuroGeographics is a platform for creating a strong network of geospatial agencies, exchanging knowledge and promoting the reuse of our d...
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Connecting you to knowledge exchange opportunities
EuroGeographics supports your ambitions by offering an extensive knowledge exchange programme for organisational and personal continuous professional development by:
- Providing access to a unique network of peers from across Europe to keep you connected, share knowledge and find solutions to common challenges.
- Delivering a comprehensive programme of knowledge exchange activities, including webinars, workshops, conferences, research papers and best practice guidelines driven by your requirements.
- Contributing to high profile collaborations with major international organisations, relevant associations and partners including UN-GGIM, EuroSDR and PCC.
- Supporting your continuing professional development with activities accredited by the Royal Geographical Society’s internationally recognised Chartered Geographer (CGeog) scheme, which is listed in the EU Regulated Professionals Database.
- Maintaining a searchable library of online resources, in addition to publishing regular member newsletters and stakeholder newsletters, an annual review and news releases.
Benefits of EuroGeographics Membership – Knowledge Exchange
“Participating in my first quality knowledge exchange meeting gave me a lot of confidence and a massive head start in creating my own qual...
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