This report forms the output of the “Connecting to Other Infrastructures” Working Group of WP7(European Geological Data Infrastructure) in the GSEU Project. This is the first of two deliverables (European Geological Data Infrastructure) in the GSEU Project. This is the first of two deliverables relating to the necessity of connecting with other groups. The tenet of this first report is to address the “why” questions and the “who”. Laying the groundwork for a prioritisation and implementation process that will ensure the necessary engagement and the final deliverable.
The report details the FAIR reasons that the European Geological Data Infrastructure (EGDI) must interface with external communities. These relate to ensuring best practice, meeting legal obligations, and representing the European Geological Survey Community on the world stage, in relation to standards and semantics. The whole landscape identified in section 3 was contributed to by the Working Group. Then section 4 does a deep dive into 3 initiatives for which the maturity of connection is at very different levels. The report concludes by suggesting some prioritisation, including the initiatives listed in the deliverable description and identifying the next steps.