International
The FGDC supports international Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) development. The Office of Management and Budget (OBM) Circular A-16 encourages the FGDC to participate in building the Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) in addition to building the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).
International SDI activities make good business sense while
they contribute to good governance. In this
way FGDC ensures that the policies, procedures, standards,
metadata, and related components that are developed within the US are
compatible with our neighbors’ as well as globally. The
rationale for sharing geospatial information across city, county, and
state boundaries applies to sharing across international boundaries as
well. Watershed, ecosystem, and related boundaries do not stop at
political borders. Moreover disasters, famine, poverty, diseases,
and similar human issues do not stop at international
boundaries. Interantional SDI's can help alleviate
these problems by providing geospatial information and related
services.
- How do I find data from around the world?
- SDI Reference Manual – SDI Cookbook
- FGDC International Outreach
- International Newsletters
- Group on Earth Observations (GEO) & Global Earth Observations System of Systems (GEOSS)
- Cross Border Projects (Canada/USA)
- Global Spatial Data Infrastructure
- Regional Spatial Data Infrastructure Development
- Training and Capacity Building