# National Geoscience Data Centre (NGDC) #  The NGDC, part of the British Geological Survey, is a global geoscience organisation, focused on public-good science for government and research to understand earth and environmental processes. Our mission is to provide impartial and independent geoscience advice and data. We observe, monitor and characterise geological environments, both nationally and internationally, using our proven abilities in earth systems science. Collecting, analysing, interpreting and presenting data and knowledge are our core activities. Our vision is for a safer, more sustainable and prosperous planet and a future based on sound geoscientific solutions. For more information [visit the National Geoscience Data Centre (NGDC) website ](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/geological-data/national-geoscience-data-centre/) **Focus Areas and Topics** [[Sustainability]], [[Environment]], [[Data Governance]], [[Data Infrastructure]] **Projects and Programs** Research: includes core geological survey and monitoring work and other innovative projects addressing today's geoscientific challenges driven by the changing needs of our stakeholders. https://www.bgs.ac.uk/geological-research/ Data search: BGS is a data-right organisation with other 400 datasets in its care https://www.bgs.ac.uk/geological-data/data-search/ Government and policy: we provide independent and authoritative advice to the UK government and the administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. https://www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/our-work/government-and-policy/ **Funders and Partners** For more information about the Funders and Partners, please visit [National Geoscience Data Centre (NGDC)](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/geological-data/national-geoscience-data-centre/) **People and Careers** Visit the LinkedIn page to find out more about the [people](https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-geological-survey/people/) working at National Geoscience Data Centre (NGDC) and the [career opportunities](https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-geological-survey/jobs/) currently available. They also have a dedicated [career center](https://www.bgs.ac.uk/about-bgs/working-with-us/job-vacancies/) **Languages** [[English]] **Classification and Geography** National Geoscience Data Centre (NGDC) is classified as a [[Governmental Organization]] and has headquarters located in United Kingdom. We are still collecting information about the geographic scope of their work. <iframe width="640" height="480" style="border:0" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/search?q=National+Geoscience+Data+Centre+(NGDC)+United+Kingdom&zoom=6&key=AIzaSyARt3Dr0fdqIk6h-e8oTQe84Ln2J3u5HaI"></iframe> >[!info]+ Contact Information and Public Communications Channels *Website* https://www.bgs.ac.uk/geological-data/national-geoscience-data-centre/ *Twitter / X* https://twitter.com/BritGeoSurvey *LinkedIN* https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-geological-survey/ *YouTube* https://www.youtube.com/user/bgschannel *Contact E-mail* [email protected] National Geoscience Data Centre (NGDC) --- Exported from the Datasphere Observatory Database : 4 April 2025 For more information about the data collection and review processes, please see the Datasphere Atlas [[Methodology]]. If you would like to share information with us to help update this profile, please make a [suggestion](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdldzt15HVYekbX1ZyDi-oLiDxozFL-wiAPPmEs3S4IlCRXpQ/viewform) or [[contact our research team]]. The Datasphere Atlas and Observatory are projects of The Datasphere Initiative