The Global Fundamental Geospatial Data Themes
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This publication presents the Global Fundamental Geospatial Data Themes as 14 themes considered fundamental to strengthening a country’s geospatial information infrastructure. UNGGIM, at its seventh session under decision 7/104, adopted the proposed minimum list of global fundamental geospatial data themes. At its eighth session, the detailed theme descriptions were presented. An interactive presentation of the themes2 , developed by the UN-GGIM Secretariat, acts as a companion piece to this publication. Implementing the themes will necessitate the integration of information from National Geospatial Information and Mapping Agencies, National Statistical Offices and other institutions to produce standardised, fundamental data, for use within Member States, and also, to support initiatives such as the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They are also a key supporting foundation for overarching policies, such as the Integrated Geospatial Information Framework. The themes were developed by the Working Group on Global Fundamental Geospatial Data Themes3 and led by UN-GGIM: Europe. This Working Group comprised representatives from national governments and international organisations. The work programme of the Working Group was conducted in a highly interactive and engaging process of consultation with all of UN-GGIM’s Regional Committees, Subcommittee, and Working- and Expert groups, ensuring that where possible existing resources were used. During this consultation to establish the themes and their descriptions, there was a specific focus to consider the needs of small island developing states (SIDS) and that the themes were developed to be technical in nature.
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