The Federation of Earth Science Information Partners

The ESIP Federation is a diverse network of scientists, data stewards and technology developers that:

  • Improves access to Earth science data and information.
  • Connects public, academic and private providers to each other and users of Earth science data and information.
  • Promotes consensus-based solutions and best practices affecting the Earth science data and information community
  • Provides a neutral forum for Earth science data experts to collaborate, learn and solve communitywide problems affecting access, dissemination and use of Earth science data and information.
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Featured ESIP Partner - GLCF
The Global Land Cover Facility (GLCF) provides earth science data and products to help everyone to better understand global environmental systems. In particular, the GLCF develops and distributes remotely sensed satellite data and products that explain land cover from the local to global scales. Primary data and products available at the GLCF are free to anyone via FTP. Online datasets may be accessed electronically through the Earth Science Data Interface (ESDI).