Data
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The JRC recognises the transformative power of data as the raw material for constructing new knowledge and generating science-based, anticipatory advice. It is at the forefront of supporting the European Union’s policies and activities through its comprehensive technical expertise and innovative approaches to data management. Development of new analysis tools and methodologies supports scientific research, while helping shape effective policy support. Thanks to the JRC’s support, EU Member States have overcome numerous technical challenges, leading to easily accessible, online data on geospatial matters, sustainability of resources, economy and food, societal resilience, health and safety, and nuclear security.
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The open-access CCM database is a geographic database that tracks and monitors Europe’s rivers, lakes, dams and basins, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Ural Mountains in Russia. Developed by JRC, it gives valuable insight into the cause and effect of environmental factors that disturb our freshwater systems. With Europe’s water sources under pressure, CCM is a valuable tool that contributes to better water management. CCM has been particularly fundamental to the development of ECRINS, a dynamic set of watershed map layers that directly support environmental analysis and policymaking.
In 2022, the JRC collected comprehensive data on loneliness across all 27 EU Member States. The survey, which included established loneliness scales and socio-demographic details, also explored risk factors, consequences, and awareness of loneliness-related initiatives. Conducted in late 2022, it involved 25 646 respondents aged 16 and above. Research on loneliness interventions is still developing, but the JRC’s umbrella review identifies psychological treatment and social support as promising approaches tailored to different cultural contexts, age groups, and risk levels.
Developed and maintained by JRC, the European Data Radiological Exchange Platform (EURDEP) is the EU’s official tool for the exchange of radiological data between all European countries and, through specific voluntary agreements, other major national monitoring centres beyond Europe. This massive communal effort involves the collaboration of 39 national organisations and 500 measuring stations from the United Kingdom, Ukraine, France and Canada to name a few. The radiation level data EURDEP is collated into databases and displayed on a public map that denotes natural gamma ray activity, updated hourly. These actions identify contaminated areas and help minimise an emergency should it arise.
The JRC also assists in the effective implementation of systems like the INSPIRE (Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community) Directive. By providing vital resources including extensive guidelines, specialised training, and a dedicated helpdesk, EU Member States are better equipped to share spatial information, supporting cross-border data exchange and interoperable services that are essential for managing environmental resources. The economic benefits of implementing the INSPIRE Directive are substantial, with estimates ranging from €700 million to €1.1 billion annually across the EU. On average, this translates to about €30 to €46 million per Member State per year, demonstrating a significant return on investment for effective implementation.
The Community of Practice (COP) on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science is a space dedicated to discussion, sharing ideas and projects and addressing challenges. COP’s members have engaged in discussion on various topics, including platforms, Large Language Models (LLMs), Multimodal AI for Digital Twins and the application of AI use for foresight. COP members are also offered the opportunity to participate in talks (comprising brief presentations and tutorials) and Journal Clubs, designed to encourage the exchange of insights from academic papers and articles.
