World Data System

The World Data System (WDS) is an Affiliated Body of the International Science Council (ISC)

The mission of the World Data System is to enhance the capabilities, impact and sustainability of our member data repositories and data services by:

creating trusted communities of scientific data repositories

strengthening the scientific enterprise throughout the entire lifecycle of data and all related components creating first-class data that feeds first-class research output

advocating for accessible data and transparent and reproducible science.

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Member Highlight: International Space Environment Service

The International Space Environment Service (ISES) has been the primary organization engaged in the international coordination of space weather services since 1962. ISES is a collaborative network of space weather service-providing organizations around the globe with...

Member Highlight: Inter-University Upper Atmosphere Global Observation NETwork

The Inter-University Upper Atmosphere Global Observation NETwork (IUGONET) is a collaborative project among Japanese universities and institutes aimed at sharing data obtained from various regions, including the solar surface, interplanetary space, and solar planets...

Member Highlight: National Oceanography Centre

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has been dedicated to preserving and distributing oceanographic and marine data for over 55 years. Their multidisciplinary data holdings include physical, chemical, biological, and geophysical datasets assembled from diverse...

Member Highlight: Data Archive for Social Sciences in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Data Archive for Social Sciences in Bosnia and Herzegovina (DASS-BiH) became a Regular Member of the World Data System in December 2024, joining the global community of data stewards committed to the long-term preservation and sharing of research data. DASS-BiH...

World Data System releases its 2025-2027 Action Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OAK RIDGE, TN, 4 March, 2025 –The World Data System (WDS) is excited to announce the release of its 2025-2027 Action Plan. This plan outlines the strategic initiatives and key objectives that will guide WDS's efforts over the next three years,...

Member Highlight: Center for Digital Antiquity

The Center for Digital Antiquity, housed within the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University, became a Regular Member of the World Data System in December 2024. With a unique mission to extend knowledge of the human past and improve...

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