Interoperability Education and outreach activities Why education is essential for interoperability success Giorgio Saio, GISIG Workshop “What in Interoperability and How Do We Measure It?”, June 27° 2011 INSPIRE 2011 Conference, Edinburgh

Training Needs Training is needed regarding the content and the topics subject of the new European Directives and Policies, such as INSPIRE, SEIS, GMES, WFD, etc Training is also needed to support European project development Training is needed about the new technologies related to access and management of Geographical Information, more and more popular, in and with a European dimension In such a context, GISIG is developing a line of action able to integrate various experiences and offer to its Members and the GI Community different training opportunities, according to a flexible and “interoperable” schema 2 2 2 2 2 2

Training and Interoperability Training is a good gateway to access the interoperability concepts: At a conceptual level, for reasons of method, because it facilitates an inter-disciplinary approach pooling different competence and skill, as it is frequent and needed for effective interoperability between different databases and information sources At a practical level, for operational reasons, because technical interoperability needs specific knowledge about the different available tools and about their conversion/translation paths

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Training Framework (e-learning) 5

70 Courses in the catalogue The VESTA-GIS Course Catalogue (www.vesta-gis.eu) 70 Courses in the catalogue

The VESTA-GIS Course Catalogue Course METADATA 7 7 7 7

The VESTA-GIS Course Catalogue Learning Paths in the Catalogue

Cases of Learning Paths Structured Training Packages in the context of Projects Training Frameworks: HUMBOLDT Training Framework HUMBOLDT- Towards the Harmonisation of Spatial Information in Europe (www.esdi-humboldt.eu) (GMES SIP-CT-2006-030962) NATURE-SDIplus Training Framework NATURE-SDIplus –Best Practice Network for SDI in Nature Conservation (www.nature-sdi.eu) (eContent+ ECP-2007-317007) BRISEIDE Training Framework (under definition) BRISEIDE – Bridging Services, Information and Data for Europe (www.briseide.eu) (CIP-ICT-PSP-2009-3-250474) NESIS Training Framework NESIS A Network to enhance a European Environmental Shared and Interoperable Information System (www.nesis.eu) ICT PSP Grant Agreement No. 225062

Project Training Framework Schema

E- learning Platform (s) Constitute the infrastructure(s) hosting the training modules and training material. Established by widely diffused open source e-learning tools. Open to the project members and (open registration) to the users Communities. Once subscribed to the Module (or Modules), the user is redirected to an e-learning platform with personalized access. Decentralised: Training Material is hosted in different platforms. Training material developed on a variety of formats: Presentations with voice, screencasts, plain text lectures, exercises, etc. Allows monitoring the user progress and students/ teachers interaction.

EU Policies and Training: an integrated approach for supporting interoperability

HUMBOLDT (GMES project) 13131313 HUMBOLDT (GMES project) Development of a Framework for Data Harmonisation and Service Integration Objective HUMBOLDT will contribute to the implementation of a European Spatial Data Infrastructure (ESDI) that integrates the diversity of spatial data available from the multitude of European organizations. To achieve this objective and to maximise the benefits gained from this integration, the requirements of INSPIRE, of GMES, of the environmental agencies and of other related activities in the EU will be met. © 2007 Humboldt Consortium   Fraunhoferstraße 5   64283 Darmstadt  http://www.esdi-humboldt.org 13

HUMBOLDT Training Framework 14141414 HUMBOLDT Training Framework Level 1 – Humboldt Knowledge Overview of GMES Web Services Metadata, Concepts and Standards Data Harmonisation INSPIRE Basics of Data Modelling © 2007 Humboldt Consortium   Fraunhoferstraße 5   64283 Darmstadt  http://www.esdi-humboldt.org 14

HUMBOLDT Training Framework 15151515 HUMBOLDT Training Framework Level 2 – Humboldt Framework Data Harmonisation with the HUMBOLDT Framework The HUMBOLDT Framework tools Level 3 – Humboldt Scenarios Border Security, Urban Planning, Forest, Protected Areas, EriskA, Transboundary Catchments, Ocean, Atmosphere, Urban Atlas © 2007 Humboldt Consortium   Fraunhoferstraße 5   64283 Darmstadt  http://www.esdi-humboldt.org 15

EU Policies and Training: an integrated approach for supporting interoperability

Best Practice Network for SDI in Nature Conservation (October 2008 – July 2011) The project contributes to the implementation of the INSPIRE Directive with targeted reference to the following cluster of data themes of the INSPIRE Annexes: Protected Sites (Annex I) Biogeographical regions (Annex III) Habitats and biotopes (Annex III) Species distribution (Annex III) Nature-SDIplus is a Best Practice Network co-funded by the European Commission under the eContentplus Programm. It is aimed at harmonising EU national datasets on nature conservation. Nature-SDIplus contributes to the implementation of the INSPIRE Directive with targeted reference to the following cluster of data themes of the INSPIRE Annexes: Protected sites (Annex I), Biogeographical regions (Annex III), Habitats and biotopes (Annex III), Species distribution (Annex III). eContentplus Programme Best Practice Network ECP-2007-317007 NatureSDIplus 17 17

SDI and Nature conservation Training Package Level 1 - Background Knowledge Background Knowledge on Nature Conservation MODULE 1 - NATURE CONSERVATION GI Data Modelling and Standards MODULE 2 - METADATA MODULE 3 - DATA HARMONIZATION MODULE 4 - STANDARDS Basic IT Standards MODULE 5 - BASICS OF WEB SERVICES INSPIRE MODULE 6 - THE INSPIRE DIRECTIVE Level 1 Background Knowledge Level 2 SDI and Nature conservation Level 3 Applications 18 18 18

SDI and Nature conservation Training Package Level 2 - SDI and Nature conservation Level 1 Background Knowledge MODULE 7 - NATURE CONSERVATION IN INSPIRE MODULE 8 – DATASETS ANALYSIS AND DATA POLICIES MODULE 9 – PROCEDURES AND TOOLS FOR DATA HARMONISATION MODULE 10 – DATA REMODELLING – PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE MODULE 11 – NATURE-SDIplus INFRASTRUCTURE MODULE 12 – TESTING THE COMPLIANCE OF OUTCOMES WITH INSPIRE AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS Level 2 SDI and Nature conservation Level 3 Applications 19 19 19

SDI and Nature conservation Training Package Level 3 - Applications Level 1 Background Knowledge MODULE 13 - GOOD PRACTICES Interreg IIIA Alcotra Italy-France - Flora and habitat conservation and management in the south-western Alps Dutch Provinces – datasets INSPIRE compliant GIS data base Of Osogovo Mountains in Bulgaria and Macedonia Problems of Strandja Nature Park Territory Borders BDN (Banche Dati Naturalistiche) State Cadastre of Protected areas Information system of Protected species ISTB Information system for taxons and habitats EnviroGeoPortal – Geoportal of Environmental infrastructure for Geographic information in Slovakia VIC Nature MESH (Mapping European Seabed Habitats) NBN Gateway (National Biodiversity Network's Gateway) Level 2 SDI and Nature conservation Level 3 Applications NATURE-SDIplus Workshop Tuesday, June 28, at 9:00, Room: Sidlaw You are all invited 20 20 20

EU Policies and Training: an integrated approach for supporting interoperability

BRISEIDE CIP-ICT-PSP-2009-3 - 250474 The goals Time-aware extension of data models developed in the context of previous/ongoing EU INSPIRE related projects (e.g. in the context of GMES, eContentPlus), Application (e.g. Civil Protection) based on the integration of existing, user operational information and 3. Value added services for spatio-temporal data management, authoring, processing, analysis and interactive visualisation.

BRISEIDE Training Modules Level 1: Background Knowledge Training related to knowledge useful to operate with the BRISEIDE Framework Training Modules : Metadata Data Harmonisation Geo-Standards Basic of Web Services The INSPIRE Directive

BRISEIDE Training Modules Level 2: Technical Knowledge Training related to the creation, scope and use of the BRISEIDE Services. Training Modules: Risk Management. Multitemporal data and development of spatio- temporalservices. Assessment and evaluation of the BRISEIDE System. Use and integration of the BRISEIDE System.

BRISEIDE Training Modules Level 3: Applications Training modules for real-life operational scenarios that have implemented the BRISEIDE Services. Training Modules : Landslide Risk Earthquake Risk Emergency Management Monitoring of hydrogeological disturbances Flood Management Sustainable Forest Management Environmental quality Forest fire management

EU Policies and Training: an integrated approach for supporting interoperability

NESIS (ICT-PSP Thematic Network) A Network to enhance a European Environmental Shared and Interoperable Information System To provide a coherent ICT roadmap for the SEIS implementation, with the consolidation of existing best practice. To promote the uptake of ICT solutions to address the fundamental problems faced by public authorities in providing information related to monitoring and reporting environmental data. To support a shared vision for streamlining current information and reporting systems and to promote the adoption of an interoperable information infrastructure 27

NESIS main outcomes -> Training Courses A - “Towards the ICT implementation of SEIS” NESIS approach and SEIS requirements A combined Top-Down and Bottom-Up approach for the identification of the requirements for the ICT component of SEIS SEIS ICT COMPONENTS NESIS proposal for a technological Roadmap for the SEIS implementation Guidelines for technical implementation About “how” SEIS could be developed IV. SEIS specific ICT aspects V. Towards SEIS implementation It propose a possible action plan for the SEIS implementation B - “NESIS Good Practices for SEIS” – about ICT aspects of environmental data management (methods, technology, procedures) NESIS Presentation during the INSPIRE IMPLEMENTATION DATA II Friday, July 1, at 9:00, Room: CARRICK, You are all invited

Learning paths and Training Actions Learning paths customized according to the needs of users in a flexible way Possibility to build learning paths by using modules developed within different contexts (projects) or already existing courses Grouping users (classroom) to organize structured distance learning actions with a specific time table, also with the support of a discussion forum Organisation of workshops or teleconferences to present the training actions and assess the results

An example of a NATURE-SDIplus Training Action

An example of a HUMBOLDT Training Action

Collaboration CEN TC 287- GISIG After the previous CEN TC 287 meeting (November 2010 in ISPRA), a collaboration CEN TC 287 – GISIG is under discussion to exploit the VESTA-GIS Training Framework to support a reference portal for the training material of GI European projects, to promote joint initiatives, such as Workshops, Seminars, Training Actions Thanks for all “interoperable” contribution !!