1. Update - INSPIRE /2/EC Directive of the European Parliament and the Council establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community and the European Marine Observation and Data Network EMODNET Initiative

2. Initial Assessment 2001 Needs Situation in Europe
Better information needed to support policies
Improvement of existing information flows
Differentiation across regions to be considered
Revision of approach to reporting and monitoring, moving to concept of sharing of information
Situation in Europe
Data policy restrictions
pricing, copyright, access rights, licensing policy
Lack of co-ordination
across boarders and between levels of government
Lack of standards
incompatible information and information systems
Existing data not re-usable
fragmentation of information, redundancy, inability to integrate
EU has islands of data of different standards and quality...
15 May Entry into force
15 May End of Transposition
2009 – Implementing

3. INSPIRE principles
INSPIRE lays down general rules to establish an infrastructure for spatial information in Europe for the purposes of Community environmental policies and policies or activities which may have an impact on the environment.
Data should be collected once and maintained at the level where this can be done most effectively
INSPIRE to be based on the infrastructures for spatial information established and operated by the Member States.
INSPIRE does not require collection of new spatial data
Combine seamlessly spatial data from different sources and share it between many users and applications (the concept of interoperability)
Spatial data should be collected at one level of government and shared between all levels
Spatial data needed for good governance should be available on conditions that are not restricting its extensive use
It should be easy to discover which spatial data is available, to evaluate its fitness for purpose and to know which conditions apply for its use 3

4. COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Building a European marine knowledge infrastructure: Roadmap for a European Marine Observation and Data Network SEC(2009) 499 final
Discovery of Data. It is difficult for potential users to obtain an overview of what data are available for a particular parameter in a particular region
Access to data. Those holding the data may not release them either because of confidentiality or security constraints, because they do not or cannot allocate sufficient resources for archiving and maintaining data
Use of data. Even where data are available, their use or re-use may be limited by the data policy of the owner
Cost of data. The prices imposed by some data-owners undoubtedly reduces the uptake of these data by users
Coherence of Data. Developing a complete picture in time and space over a sea-area using data collected by different bodies is complicated by fragmented standards, formats and nomenclature. This is particularly the case when there is a need to study cross-border areas.
Quality of Data. There are no universally-recognised measures of quality, precision or accuracy. Metadata documentation may be sparse or inadequate so potential users do not know what confidence to ascribe to the data.
Quantity of Data. Finally there is some concern as to whether enough data is being collected. The current fragmented nature of data collection makes it difficult to determine whether the right data is being collected, whether it is being collected frequently enough or whether there are gaps in its coverage

5. EMODNET Principles 2009 collect data once and use it many times
develop standards across disciplines as well as within them
process and validate data at different levels. Structures are already developing at national level but infrastructure at sea-basin and European level is needed
provide sustainable financing at an EU level so as to extract maximum value from the efforts of individual Member States
build on existing efforts where data communities have already organised themselves
develop a decision-making process for priorities that is user-driven
accompany data with statements on ownership, accuracy and precision and
recognise that marine data is a public good and discourage cost-recovery pricing from public bodies.

6. Bringing data together through a Spatial Data Infrastructure
Data easily discoverable and accessible to users
Easier development of new applications and services
Like a road infrastructure makes it possible to connect different sites, a spatial data infrastructure makes it possible to connect data located at different sources
Components
Institutional
framework
Data
Services
Fundamental
data sets
Technical
standards

7. INSPIRE General Provisions
INSPIRE lays down general rules to establish an infrastructure for spatial information in Europe for the purposes of Community environmental policies and policies or activities which may have an impact on the environment.
INSPIRE to be based on the infrastructures for spatial information established and operated by the Member States.
INSPIRE does not require collection of new spatial data
INSPIRE does not affect existing Intellectual Property Rights

8. INSPIRE Scope
Spatial data held by or on behalf of a public authority operating down to the lowest level of government when laws or regulations require their collection or dissemination
INSPIRE covers 34 Spatial Data Themes laid down in 3 Annexes – (required to successfully build environmental information systems)
INSPIRE only addresses data held by public authorities (or by a third party on behalf of a public authority)
INSPIRE will only affect public authorities which are the custodian of relevant data that needs to be reported, collected or disseminated to a higher level of administration. Data collected for local purposes only falls not under INSPIRE.
INSPIRE covers in its scope 34 themes of data, which, as you will recognise, are used for developing information systems for a wide variety of applications.

9. INSPIRE Spatial Data Scope (1)
Annex I
Coordinate reference systems
Geographical grid systems
Geographical names
Administrative units
Addresses
Cadastral parcels
Transport networks
Hydrography
Protected sites
Annex II
Elevation
Land cover
Ortho-imagery
Geology
When we browse through these data themes we recognise many which where mentioned on the information system diagrams shown earlier.
We also notice the mix of geographic data, which often provides the framework, location on which the other environmental and socio-economic data is mapped.
The different annexes mainly relate to the timeline, the roadmap, for implementing INSPIRE related measures. They are not an indication of prioirity.

10. INSPIRE Data Scope (2)
Annex III
Statistical units
Buildings
Soil
Land use
Human health and safety
Utility and governmental services
Environmental monitoring facilities
Production and industrial facilities
Agricultural and aquaculture facilities
Population distribution – demography
Area management/restriction /regulation zones & reporting units
Natural risk zones
Atmospheric conditions
Meteorological geographical features
Oceanographic geographical features
Sea regions
Bio-geographical regions
Habitats and biotopes
Species distribution
Energy Resources
Mineral resources

11. Marine Environment Information System
Energy resources
Utility and governmental services
Production and industrial facilities
Agricultural and aquaculture facilities
Environmental monitoring facilities
Meteorological
geographical features -
Atmospheric conditions
Environmental monitoring facilities
Production and industrial facilities
Oceanographic geographical features
Mineral resources
Habitats and biotopes
Species distribution
Source: GMES BICEPS Report

12. MSFD – INSPIRE - EMODNET
ETC…..

13. INSPIRE - Data Sharing
Member States shall adopt measures for the sharing of data and services between public authorities for public tasks relating to the environment without restrictions occurring at the point of use.
Public authorities may charge, license each other and Community institutions provided this does not create an obstacle to sharing.
When spatial data or services are provided to Community institutions for reporting obligations under Community law relating to the environment then this will not be subject to charging.
Member States shall provide the institutions and bodies of the Community with access to spatial data sets and services in accordance with harmonised conditions. Implementing Rule
INSPIRE has both a data policy and a technical component.
It shall not come as surprise to you that the most difficult negotiations on INSPIRE related to the data policy aspects.
However, it has now become clear that data and related services will have to be shared without restrictions.
This does not preclude charging or licensing … but, this should never result in ‘obstacles’ at the point of use. It is obviously up to the member states to find the most efficient solution to this.
In any case, data reported under Community law relating to the environment, this means not only environmental legislation ! Will not be subject to charging.
In addition, for other data, harmonized conditions for community institutions and bodies (agencies) will be part of a ‘daughter’ legislation of INSPIRE, in the form of an implementing rule.
Now that we are talking about ‘implementing rules’ … next slide

14. INSPIRE is a Framework Directive
INSPIRE - Technical
INSPIRE is a Framework Directive
“Implementing Rules” for:
Metadata
Interoperability of spatial data sets and services
Network services (discovery, view, download, transform, invoke) - European geo-portal
Data and Service sharing EU / MS
Coordination and measures for monitoring & reporting
INSPIRE has besides the data policy dimension also a more technical dimension. This to tackle technical obstacles related to accessibility, interoperability etc.
INSPIRE is a framework directive, this means that 5 pieces of ‘daughter’ legislation will have to be developed and adopted by the Commission following the eventual right of scrutiny of Council and European Parliament.
It will take us to far to discuss all the details and roadmap related to this procedure.
However, INSPIRE is based on a bottom-up approach, developed by – and for its stakeholders.
This principle is maintained and even reinforced in the current procedure for developing this daughter legislation.
Drafting teams, with experts provided by the stakeholders, are working free-of-charge on these implementing rules since Stakeholder reviews and public consultations are foreseen and scheduled before this ‘daughter’ legislation will be submitted to a formal INSPIRE Committee of member states and the European Parliament and Council. Only after the successful conclusion of this process will the Commission adopt the ‘daughter’ legislation.
“Implementing Rules” to adopt according to directive “roadmap”
“Implementing Rules” bottom-up development with stakeholders

15. INSPIRE - Architecture
DT NS
INSPIRE - Architecture
EMODNET portals
National Portals
EU Geo Portal
Application and Geoportals
Service Bus
GeoRM layers
Service
Layer
Registry Service
Discovery Service
View Service
Download Service
Transf.
Service
InvokeSD Service
DT MD
DT DS
Data
Sources
Registers
Service
Metadata
Data Set
Metadata
Spatial Data Set
TWG
TWG
TWG
Thematic DS
Framework for harmonized DS

16. NS - Implementation RoadMap
What
When
Metadata available for spatial data corresponding to Annex I and II
Discovery and view services IOC
Discovery and View Services operational
Download and Transformation Services IOC
Download and Transformation Services operational
Access to spatial data sets and under harmonised conditions
03-Dec-2010
9-May-2011
09-Nov-2011
June-2012
end-2012

17. Implementing Rules vs Technical Guidance

18. Annex II/III Grouping of Themes
Elevation
Land cover
Ortho-imagery
Geology
21. Mineral resources (Annex III)
Annex III
Statistical units
10. Population distribution – demography
Buildings
Soil
Land use
Human health and safety
Utility and governmental services
Environmental monitoring facilities
Production and industrial facilities
Agricultural and aquaculture facilities
Area management/restriction /regulation zones & reporting units
Natural risk zones
Atmospheric conditions
Meteorological geographical features
Oceanographic geographical features
Sea regions
Bio-geographical regions
Habitats and biotopes
Species distribution
Energy Resources

19. TWG-NZ Natural Risk Zones19

20. Annex II/III Timetable
Milestone date
Description
29/4/2011
Draft Data Specification v1.9 for internal revision
15/6/2011
Data Specifications v2.0
20/6/2011
Publication of Data Specification v2.0 for consultation and testing
20/6/-21/10/2011
Consultation and testing
24/10- 02/12/2011
Comment resolution 1st phase including TWGs meetings with invited experts
5-7/12/2011
Comment resolution workshop
20/4/2012
Data Specification v3.0
29/6/2012
Draft Implementing Rule
2/7-27/7/2012
Review Implementing Rule v2.0 by Inter Service Consultation and INSPIRE Committee
21/9/2012
Final draft Implementing Rule
15/10/2012
INSPIRE COMMITTEE Meeting

22. Data specification: structure of the documents22 22

23. Roadmap Implementing Rules

24. Date & Conformity check status 1/06/2011
Transposition
Date & Conformity check status 1/06/2011
EU Member States
Country
Transposed
Date
Conform AT J
13/04/2010
pending BE J
07/02/2011
pending
EU Member States
Country
Transposed
Date
Conform BG J
19/03/2010 K LU J
27/07/2010
pending CY J
14/05/2010 K LV J
13/01/2010 K CZ J
24/03/2010 K MT J
22/12/2009 K DE J
04/01/2011
pending NL J
02/12/2009 K DK J
01/01/2009
pending PL J
01/10/2010
pending EE J
10/03/2011
pending PT J
07/08/2009
pending EL J
22/09/2010
pending RO J
01/02/2010 K ES J
09/02/2010
pending SE J
13/12/2010
pending FI J
25/11/2010
pending
To complete by ESTAT SI J
20/02/2010 K FR J
05/05/2011
pending SK J
02/12/2009 K HU J
04/02/2010
pending UK J
11/12/2009
pending IE J
01/08/2010 K IT J
24/01/2010 K LT J
01/10/2010
pending

25. Global ‘recognition’
in July 2011, the Economic and Social Council considered the report of the Secretary General (E/2011/89) and adopted a resolution to create the UN Committee of Experts for Global Geospatial Information Management.
Why ? – “little coordination among Member States and international organizations, and lack of knowledge/interest among policy makers.”
“Building the infrastructure for the gathering, validation, compilation and dissemination of geospatial information is therefore as important for countries as the building of roads and telecommunications networks.”

26. For more information