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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OpenAIRE and the World Data System: Collective Action for Research Data Infrastructures

OpenAIRE and the World Data System (WDS) renew their partnership to demonstrate impact of interconnected research data infrastructure. OpenAIRE and the World Data System (WDS) are continuing their partnership following the renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding....

Member Highlight: Open Researcher and Contributor ID

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) is a global organization dedicated to uniquely identifying all individuals involved in research, scholarship, and innovation and connecting them to their contributions across disciplines and borders. Through providing...

Member Highlight: National Computational Infrastructure

The National Computational Infrastructure (NCI Australia) is one of only two Tier-1 high-performance data, storage, and computing organizations in Australia. NCI Australia supports research by providing data services and supercomputing expertise to government...

David Castle Presents on Data Governance and Repository Certification at the 16th Symposium on Polar Science in Tokyo

David Castle, Chair of the WDS Scientific Committee, was invited to present at a major gathering within the National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR) program—the 16th Symposium on Polar Science and its ROIS-DS Special Seminar. His presentations addressed: Cross...

World Data System Members at AGU25 Flyer

In support of the WDS 2025-2027 Action Plan, we are proud to highlight our members and advance their value narratives by sharing their sessions, presentations and posters as linked in our World Data System Members at AGU25 flyer. Schedule as of 4 December 2025. All...

Member Highlight: UK Archive for Marine Species and Habitats Data

The UK Archive for Marine Species and Habitats Data (DASSH) stands as a flagship initiative of the Marine Biological Association (MBA), building on the MBA’s longstanding commitment to advancing marine science. As the UK Data Archive Centre (DAC) for marine species...

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