Geographic Information System (GIS)
A geographic Information System (GIS) integrates hardware, software and data for capturing, managing, analysing and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information.
A GIS allows you to map where things are, map quantities, map densities, analyse spatial relationships and visualise data and statistics in ways that reveal interactions and patterns.
GISCO (the Geographical Information System at the COmmission),
GISCO, a Eurostat service which promotes and stimulates the use of GIS within the European Statistical System and the Commission.
It is responsible for the management and dissemination of the Geographical reference database of the Commission. It produces maps, spatial analysis, promotes geo-referencing of statistics and provides user support for Commission users of GIS.
GISCO is one of the leaders of the INSPIRE initiative, supporting the implementation of the directive for the establishment of a European Spatial Data Infrastructure.
INSPIRE
GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security)
EFGS (European Forum for Geostatistics)