Tag: Harmonization

Webinar Objectives

• Harmonization Goals: Discuss the importance of harmonizing land use data to improve data quality and comparability across European countries.
• Challenges and Solutions: Identify the main challenges in data harmonization and explore potential solutions.

Key Topics Covered

1. INSPIRE Architecture:
   • Presented by Jesper Stendal, Danish Agricultural Agency: This session focused on how Denmark uses the INSPIRE (Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community) architecture to integrate country-level data. The INSPIRE directive aims to create a European Union spatial data infrastructure to enable the sharing of environmental spatial information among public sector organizations and better facilitate public access to spatial information across Europe.
2. Meta-Database Development:
   • Presented by Prof. Martin Rudbeck Jepsen, University of Copenhagen: This presentation highlighted the harmonization activities leading to the creation of a publicly accessible meta-database that merges all available European Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS) data. The meta-database serves as a central repository for harmonized land use data, making it easier for researchers and policymakers to access and analyze the data.
3. Geospatial Analysis:
   • Importance of Harmonized Data: The webinar emphasized the significance of harmonized land use data for geospatial analysis. Harmonized data allows for more accurate and consistent analysis of changes in land use and land management practices across different regions.
4. Case Studies and Applications:
   • Examples: The webinar showcased various case studies demonstrating the practical applications of harmonized land use data. These examples highlighted how harmonized data can be used to inform policy decisions, support environmental conservation efforts, and improve land management practices.

Resources and Materials

• Presentation Slides: The slides from the presentations are available for download to registered participants.
• Webinar Recording: A recording of the webinar is accessible for those who registered.
• Supplementary Materials: Additional resources, including research papers and case study reports, were provided to participants.

Engagement and Interaction

• Q&A Session: The webinar included an extensive Q&A session where participants could interact with the speakers and seek clarification on specific topics.
• Interactive Polls: Throughout the webinar, polls were conducted to gather participant opinions and experiences related to data harmonization.