1. MIWP new actions
MIWP
Drafting of “Master Guidelines” for the INSPIRE Directive
MIG Technical subgroup meeting
31th October 2017, Ispra (IT) DG JRC
European Commission
Directorate General for Environment
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2. MIWP 2016.1 (fitness for purpose) outcome
MIWP Issue & Action
MIWP (fitness for purpose) outcome
Address cross-cutting and principle issues and make INSPIRE obligations more comprehensive
Large library of technical guidelines
Need for discussion and clarification on some principle flexibilities in the interoperability context
Technical guidelines are appreciated by implementers, no need to change
Draft simpler, shorter and more general “master guidelines” in layman language.
Describe minimum obligations, point out the flexibilities, reference more detailed TGs, focus on benefits and added-value
Comprehensive and accessible content (interactive, infographics …)
Common EU product + Empty space for adding National content
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3. LEAD Setup Roadmap MIWP 2018.1 Organizational DG Environment
Close collaboration between EC institutions and MIG experts
Support from EEA and JRC
Dedicated MIG temporary sub-group (drafting group)
Policy, legal and communication experts + representatives from user communities
CZ, DE, DK, FR, UK (already showed interest to nominate experts)
Roadmap
First meeting Feb/March 2018
MIG consultation in June 2018
Finalise guidelines in Sep/Oct 2018
Seeking endorsement in MIG in Dec 2018
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4. MIWP Draft outline
Working title: "Using spatial data for better environment policy – the benefits of the INSPIRE Directive"
Foreword
0. Executive Summary (2 pages)
1. Introduction (1 page)
2. Purpose and benefits of regulating spatial data management (1 page)
3. The INSPIRE Directive in a snapshot – key obligations (2 pages)
4. Specific objectives and deliverables (Structure: What? Why? How?)
4.1 Promoting open data (2 pages)
4.2. Identifying and documenting spatial data (2 pages)
4.3 Setting up spatial data services (2 pages)
4.4 Facilitating spatial data sharing and re-use (2 pages)
5. Adaptability, flexibility and the user-driven implementation (2 pages)
6. Support, guidance, tools and training at EU level (3 pages)
7. Examples of good practices (3 pages)
8. Conclusions and outlook (2 pages)
Annexes, as appropriate
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