Emerging publishing model: DwC-DP

Context

This topic relates to work being done on the GBIF data model with regards to publishing data to GBIF using the Integrated Publishing Toolkit (IPT) for supporting richer, more complex types of biodiversity data.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you should be able to perform the following:

  • Describe the DwC-DP model

  • Understand the Darwin Core Archive limitations

  • Understand the rationale behind the Darwin Core Data Package (DwC-DP)

  • Identify and describe dataset examples that can use DwC-DP

  • Review a dataset and consider possible mappings

  • Locate and use key resources to support data publication using DwC-DP

  • Adapt DwC-DP resources/messages for your network

  • Identify possible impacts for your community in transitioning to DwC-DP

Trainers

The following trainers have developed the content for this topic:

André Heughebaert, Retired Node Manager, Belgium

Yi Ming Gan, Node Staff, Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research

Secretariat consultants: Kate Ingenloff and Mikhail Podolskiy

Preparation

Complete the following activities to prepare for the onsite sessions:

  1. Review the materials covered in the Introduction to the Darwin Core Data Package webinar (recording from 2 June 2025).