South African Environmental Observation Network

Step 1

Submit

Upload your data and complete metadata forms

Step 2

Review

Initial technical and quality assessment

Step 3

Curate

Data formatting, documentation, and preservation

Step 4

Publish

Make data discoverable and accessible

Getting Started

Start by downloading our metadata submission templates and data guidelines.

Metadata Template Data Guidelines

Submission Requirements

  • Data must be relevant to environmental science
  • Minimum metadata standards must be met
  • Clear provenance and methodology
  • Acceptable formats (CSV, NetCDF, etc.)

Need Help?

Our data curation team is here to support you through the submission process. Contact us for guidance on data formatting, metadata standards, or licensing options.

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License Options

CC-BY-SA 4.0
Attribution + Share Alike
Recommended
CC-BY 4.0
Attribution required — most open license
CC-BY-NC 4.0
Attribution + Non-commercial

Note: We recommend CC-BY-SA 4.0 for equitable data sharing. Our team can help you choose the most appropriate license for your data.