commencing build of the National Underground Asset Register
improving data about land use through regional and national pilots
investing up to £4 million for phase 2 of the Transport Location Data Competition
delivering the public dialogue on location data ethics, to support public confidence in the use of geospatial data
Minister of State for the Cabinet Office, Lord True CBE said:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments, organisations and individuals have seen the immense value of location data in action. Location data continues to provide us with place-based insights that inform our response, and help deliver services that keep us safe. As we focus on economic recovery, the Geospatial Commission’s work is vital to meet the UK’s geospatial ambitions and unlock the power of geospatial data to support our economic, environmental and societal goals.
Geospatial Commission Annual Plan 2021/2022
The Geospatial Commission Annual Plan 2021/22 outlines progress made since the launch of the UK’s Geospatial Strategy and key priorities for the coming year.
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The Geospatial Commission’s Annual Plan 2021/22 reflects on key priorities and developing trends impacting the use of geospatial data. It outlines progress made on the four Missions set out in the UK’s Geospatial Strategy, published in June 2020, and key actions to continue to deliver them over the coming year.
Geospatial Commission sets its 2021/22 priorities
Geospatial Commission publishes annual plan that shows progress against the UK’s Geospatial Strategy, key priorities for the year ahead and the appointment of Sir Bernard Silverman as chair.
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One year after the launch of the UK’s Geospatial Strategy, the annual plan reflects on the widespread use of geospatial data for economic recovery and growth, helping meet net zero targets, underpinning the UK’s place as a leading global digital nation and fuelling the transition to a data-driven public sector.
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Independent report assesses species data in England
New report launched on improving species data in England.
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Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth and biodiversity data plays an important part in managing its conservation, informing us of the state of our natural resources, how we plan our land use and how we maintain habitats that are resilient and support our environmental goals.
Species data is a core part of biodiversity data, covering all types of marine, freshwater and land species. The independent report published today details the current species data model in England, and provides some recommendations for improved data collection, access and use.