Data and information are valuable and irreplaceable resources. Proper management of data and information is not an “add-on” or an additional task; it is a fundamental aspect of modern science.

In the pursuit of various scientific objectives, it is often necessary to use data and information collected by scientists from many countries. SCAR recognizes the critical and essential importance of the stewardship of data and information within national and international programmes and its accessibility to all. 

The SCAR Standing Committee on Antarctic Data Management (SCADM) helps facilitate co-operation between scientists and nations with regard to scientific data and advises on the development of the Antarctic Data Management System.

SCAR adopted a Data and Information Management Strategy (DIMS) developed by SCADM to ensure that the scientific user community has adequate access to data and information. 

 

SCAR Data Policy

The SCAR data Policy is described in  pdf SCAR Report 42 - September 2022 - SCAR Data Policy (2022) (184 KB) .