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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Announcement: New Co-Chair for the WDS Early Career Researcher Network

WDS is pleased to welcome Dr. Ranjeet Kumar Singh as the new Co-Chair of the WDS Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network. Dr. Singh is an experienced research data manager and Assistant Librarian at the Delhi University Library System, University of Delhi. His expertise...

Member Highlight: National Earth Observation Data Center of China

The National Earth Observation Data Center of China (NODA) is a pioneering institution in China’s scientific data landscape, being among the first national scientific data centers officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of...

Member Highlight: INFRA-ART Spectral Library

INFRA-ART Spectral Library is a dynamic, open-access digital repository developed by the National Institute for Research and Development in Optoelectronics – INOE 2000 in Romania. Serving the heritage science community, INFRA-ART provides an extensive and meticulously...

Member Highlight: First Nations Economics

First Nations Economics (FNE) is an Aboriginal-led, Supply Nation-registered charity with a clear vision: to achieve social, cultural, and economic prosperity for First Peoples. FNE is deeply committed to this vision and works to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

Member Highlight: EarthScope Consortium

EarthScope Consortium is a global community of employees, scientists, scholars, and educators whose goal is to advance understanding of the Earth and its physical systems by democratizing access to geophysical instrumentation, observations, and practices. The...

Call for Applications to Host International Data Week (IDW) 2029

International Data Week is organised by:CODATA advances global collaboration to improve the availability, usability, and stewardship of research data, promoting Open Science across disciplines. Research Data Alliance (RDA) develops and implements community-driven...

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