Governance
We collaborate with local, county and state governments, the private sector, academia and non profits to unlock geospatial data.
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geospatial ecosystem
What is a Spatial Data Infrastructure, and why must it be modernized? An SDI is the combined technology, policies, standards, and human resources needed to acquire, process, store, distribute, and improve the use of geospatial data, from mapping apps on mobile phones to satellite imagery from space. SDIs can be local, statewide, regional, national, and more.
On this website, you’ll find resources that point to the future of SDIs around the globe. The goal is to help more closely interconnect people, data, resources and services from governmental, academic, commercial, and other contributors. This will enable better SDI coordination, governance, architecture and technical advancements. The site serves as a knowledge resource in modernizing SDI in the United States and abroad.
NSDI Strategy 2025–2035
Advancing Geospatial Infrastructure Through Collaboration
SDI in the United States is undergoing a transformation in line with a 10-year strategy. Its mission: delivering highly responsive, timely, dependable, and interoperable public and private geospatial data, applications, and services that provide knowledge on demand and actionable insights to inform decisions; address local, regional, national, and global challenges; and benefit all people.
Why Modernization Matters
The U.S. Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) and its public and private sector stakeholders have been working to realize a National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). Together, we have made great progress through the years. But to truly derive its full benefit, we must create new and innovative partnerships, leverage emerging technologies, find more efficient ways to develop, maintain and integrate national datasets, and deliver the right information at the right time in the right place.
SDI Impact
By modernizing SDI, we not only advance technologies and foster collaboration across sectors, but also drive innovation, improve services, and enhance lives—establishing a next-generation digital infrastructure that benefits everyone.
20+
SDI Organizations Globally
50+
NSDI’s Globally
$133 billion
NSDI Modernization project
focus areas
The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Modernization Project seeks to maximize the value of geospatial through governance, data & technology, and people—fostering data sharing, innovation, and the development of best practices.
Data & Technology
We collaborate with technology providers, software companies and standards bodies to drive interoperability.
People
We collaborate with educational establishments, academia and professional associations to develop and retain a skilled geospatial our workforce.
