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Links to resources that I’ve found useful in the past.

data Resources by sector

Updated every once in a while. Please bare with me…

general

  • Natural Earth: Provides a wide range of global datasets, including land cover, physical features, cultural and administrative boundaries, and more.
  • OpenStreetMap (OSM): A collaborative mapping project that provides crowd-sourced geospatial data for various purposes, including mapping, navigation, and analysis.
  • USGS Earth Explorer: Offers access to a wide range of satellite imagery, aerial photography, elevation data, and other geospatial datasets for global locations.
  • Copernicus Open Access Hub: Provides free access to a wealth of satellite data from the European Union’s Copernicus program, including Sentinel-2 imagery and other Earth observation data.
  • Global Land Cover Facility (GLCF): Offers global land cover datasets derived from satellite imagery, including land cover classification maps and time series data.
  • WorldClim: Provides global climate data, including temperature and precipitation variables at different spatial resolutions, which can be useful for environmental and ecological studies.
  • NASA Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS): Offers a comprehensive collection of Earth science data products, including satellite imagery, climate data, and atmospheric data.

health

  • Public Health England (PHE): Offers a variety of health-related datasets, including disease surveillance, mortality rates, environmental health, and health inequalities.
  • National Health Service (NHS) Digital: Provides health-related datasets, including hospital locations, health service utilization, and demographic information.
  • UK Biobank: Offers a large-scale health research database, including genetic data, imaging data, and health-related questionnaire responses.
  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Provides health-related statistics, including population health indicators, mortality rates, and health-related behaviors.
  • NHS Scotland Information Services Division (ISD): Offers health-related datasets and information for Scotland, including hospital statistics, cancer data, and population health.

European Union:

  • European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC): Provides health-related data and surveillance information for infectious diseases across Europe.
  • Eurostat: Offers health statistics and datasets for European Union member countries, covering topics such as health expenditure, causes of death, and healthcare access.

General Health Data:

  • World Health Organization (WHO): Provides global health statistics and datasets, covering various health indicators and disease prevalence.
  • Global Burden of Disease (GBD): Offers comprehensive health data and metrics on global disease burden, risk factors, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs).

Urban planning

United Kingdom:

  • Ordnance Survey (OS): Offers a wide range of mapping and geospatial data for urban planning, including detailed maps, aerial imagery, and building footprints.
  • OpenStreetMap (OSM): A collaborative mapping project that provides crowd-sourced data for urban planning, including road networks, building footprints, and points of interest.
  • UK Data Service: Provides access to various social, economic, and demographic datasets that can be useful for urban planning analysis and research.
  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Offers socio-economic datasets and population statistics that can provide valuable insights for urban planning studies.
  • Local Government Data Unit – Wales (LGDUW): Provides access to Welsh local authority data, including population, housing, and land use information.
  • Scottish Government Open Data: Offers various datasets and information published by the Scottish Government, covering topics such as housing, transportation, and land use.
  • Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA): Provides socio-economic datasets and geographic data for urban planning in Northern Ireland.

European Union:

  • European Data Portal: Offers access to various datasets related to urban planning from different European countries, including demographic data, land use, and transportation information.

General Urban Planning Data:

  • United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat): Provides urban data and indicators for cities worldwide, focusing on sustainable urban development.
  • Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL): Offers global urban mapping and spatial data that can be useful for urban planning and analysis.

transportation

United Kingdom:

European Union:

  • European Data Portal: Offers access to transport-related datasets from various European countries, including road networks, traffic statistics, and transport infrastructure.

General Transport Data:

  • OpenStreetMap (OSM): A collaborative mapping project that provides crowd-sourced transport data, including road networks, footpaths, cycle lanes, and public transport stops.
  • Global Open Data Index: Provides links to transportation datasets from various countries worldwide, allowing access to transportation-related information globally.

Environmental

United Kingdom:

  • UK Environmental Agency: Provides a wide range of environmental data for England, including flood risk, water quality, air pollution, and habitat information.
  • National Biodiversity Network (NBN): Offers access to biodiversity data across the UK, including species records, habitats, and conservation information.
  • Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC): Provides geospatial data and information on UK biodiversity, conservation sites, and marine habitats.
  • UK Soil Observatory: Offers soil-related data and information for the UK, including soil composition, classification, and fertility.
  • Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH): Provides geospatial data and information on Scotland’s nature and landscapes, including habitats, protected areas, and species.
  • Natural Resources Wales (NRW): Offers environmental data and information for Wales, including land, water, biodiversity, and forest-related datasets.

European Union:

  • European Environment Agency (EEA): Provides environmental data for Europe, including land cover, air quality, climate change, and biodiversity.

General Environmental Data:

  • NASA Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS): Offers global environmental data from NASA’s satellites, including land cover, climate, and atmospheric parameters.
  • WorldClim: Provides global climate data, including temperature and precipitation, at high spatial resolution.
  • Global Forest Watch: Offers global forest-related data and maps, including forest cover, deforestation, and forest fires.

government

United Kingdom:

  • UK Data Service: Provides access to a wide range of social, economic, and population datasets for research and analysis purposes.
  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Offers a comprehensive collection of socio-economic datasets for the United Kingdom, including population, employment, housing, and economic indicators.
  • Data.gov.uk: The UK government’s official data portal, providing access to various datasets from different government departments and agencies.
  • Scottish Government Open Data: Provides access to various datasets and information published by the Scottish Government, covering topics such as health, education, transport, and environment.
  • National Records of Scotland (NRS): Offers population and vital events data for Scotland, including census data, birth and death records, and statistical reports.
  • Data Cymru (Data Wales): Provides access to Welsh government data, including population, health, education, and environment-related datasets.
  • Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA): Offers a range of socio-economic datasets for Northern Ireland, including population, employment, and geographic data.

European Union:

  • Eurostat: Provides European Union statistics and datasets covering various socio-economic topics for EU member countries.

General Government and Public Data:

  • United Nations Data: Offers a wide range of global statistical databases and indicators covering various topics, including demographics, economics, and social issues.
  • World Bank Open Data: Provides access to a comprehensive collection of global development datasets, including socio-economic, demographic, and environmental data.

Blogs and articles

mapping and cartography

  • Cartography Blog: A blog dedicated to the art and science of cartography, featuring articles, tutorials, and inspiration for creating maps.
  • Mapbox Blog: Provides articles and tutorials on mapping and location-based services, featuring topics such as data visualization, map design, and interactive maps.
  • National Geographic Maps: Offers articles and stories about maps, geography, and cartography, showcasing the power of maps to communicate information and tell stories.

remote sensing and earth observation

geospatial analysis and data science

  • Geoawesomeness: Provides articles and resources on geospatial technologies, data science, and location-based applications.
  • GIS Geography: Offers a wide range of articles and tutorials on GIS, geospatial analysis, and data visualization techniques.
  • Directions Magazine: Covers various topics in geospatial technology, including GIS, remote sensing, location intelligence, and spatial data analytics.

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