During the ISC Mid-term Members Meeting, from 10 - 12 May in Paris, scientists discussed adapting to an enduring context: from threats to academic freedom to the loss of valuable data.
12.06.2023
Paris, 30 June 2022 The WorldFAIR project, coordinated by the ISC's Committee on Data (CODATA), held a successful kick-off meeting online on 9 June 2022, with representatives from the European Commission and all nineteen participating organisations from Europe and beyond.
01.07.2022
The World Data System promotes long-term stewardship of – and universal and equitable access to – quality-assured scientific data and data services, products, and information across all disciplines.
13.06.2022
We spoke to Simon Hodson, Executive Director, ISC Committee on Data (CODATA) to find out more.
07.06.2022
The ISC Committee on Data (CODATA) has announced the launch of a major two-year project that will contribute to making data interoperable to tackle complex global challenges that require knowledge from multiple domains.
03.06.2022
On the occasion of World Metrology Day, the Executive Director of the ISC’s Committee on Data (CODATA), Simon Hodson, discusses the contribution of the ISC and CODATA to the representation of units and quantities in the digital era.
20.05.2022
The ISC co-signs the Joint Statement of Intent on Digital Transformation in the International Scientific and Quality infrastructure. As the world enters the era of digitalization, it is important to establish a world-wide uniform and secure data exchange format based on the International System of Units.
01.04.2022
Expectations are high for the African Open Science Platform, which has just appointed its first Director and Deputy-Director. We heard from the new team about the plans for the Platform's first year of full operation, and how the ISC community can get involved.
28.03.2022
What do we really know about how to present complex data in ways that are easy to understand and have impacts that might help address complex issues such as climate change? Dr Lucy Richardson explores some of the useful tips provided by data visualisation and communication research that can help you effectively communicate complex information.
19.11.2021
The International Society for Digital Earth, an affiliated member of the International Science Council, has published a special issue on “Big Data in Support of the Sustainable Development" Goals" in its journal, Big Earth Data to celebrate the inauguration of the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals.
07.09.2021
