Workflows & guidelines
This section contains links to guidelines and templates related to handling spatial data in EEA.
Publishing guidelines
Map services play a pivotal role in supporting the mission and core values of the European Environment Agency (EEA). These services serve a wide range of purposes, from internal use to the dissemination of public information, covering EEA's key thematic areas. Given the dynamic nature of the information and the evolving requirements associated with these services, it is imperative that we establish and adhere to a standardized approach for requesting and maintaining them. In this document, we will explore the essential guidelines and practices for service publication utilizing ArcGIS Pro in conjunction with ArcGIS Servers and Portal for ArcGIS. By following these recommendations, we can ensure the highest standards of data quality, streamline workflows, and maximize the benefits of our GIS initiatives. Let us embark on this journey of effective service publication and make a lasting impact in the world of geospatial information.
EEA Design System
EEA's catalogue of everything that makes up your digital product including user interface elements, writing style, guiding principles, coding standards, visual design, etc. using reusable components for easy development. EEA Design System (EEA-DS) standardizes the visual language and user experience of the EEA’s online applications. This also allows us to be more effecient when creating online applications instead of reinventing the wheel over and over. EEA-DS was built by a multi-disciplinary team of developers, designers, UX researchers, writers and data scientists. Combining the expertise of all of these roles allowed us to create a design system with a wide range of elements and for various target users (Web Designer, Web Writer/Content manager, Web Developer and Data scientist).