The European Commission has launched a public consultation as part of the GreenData4All initiative, inviting everyone to share their thoughts on how to improve access to environmental data.
This initiative is crucial for supporting Europe's green and digital transformation by making environmental data more available, accessible, and reusable.
The public consultation is available on the 'Have Your Say' portal in all 24 EU languages. Stakeholders can submit their feedback for the twelve weeks after its publication.
Why is GreenData4All needed?
The GreenData4All initiative addresses the growing need for the better sharing of environmental data. It is essential for developing effective policies that protect our environment and support a strong data economy. By making environmental data more accessible, GreenData4All aims to support evidence-based decision-making and empower European businesses and startups to create more innovative services.
Objectives:-
- Enhance data sharing: Contribute to making environmental data more accessible and reusable for all users, thereby boosting competitiveness and innovation across the EU.
- Support environmental policy: Ensure that environmental data is easily accessible and meets the needs of end-users, facilitating better policy implementation and decision-making.
- Promote digital transformation: Contribute to a coherent ecosystem for environmental data sharing, making the existing legal framework for sharing geospatial data (INSPIRE Directive) future-proof and aligned with other European data sharing legislation (Open Data Directive; Data Governance Act).
Why does your voice matter?
Your participation will help ensure that the updated rules on environmental geospatial data meet the needs of all users, from policymakers and businesses to the general public. By contributing to this initiative, you will be part of shaping a more sustainable and digitally advanced Europe.
How can you participate?
The consultation invites feedback from all stakeholders, including EU citizens, environmental and geospatial data experts from Member States, businesses, NGOs, academia, and international partners. The consultation is open until 30 April 2025, and submissions can be made in all 24 EU languages.
Have your say on GreenData4All: Public Consultation
More Information
To learn more about the GreenData4All initiative and to submit your feedback, visit the 'Have Your Say' portal. Details about the consultation process and how to participate can be found here.
Details
- Publication date
- 11 February 2025
- Author
- Directorate-General for Environment
