What happens when the data that researchers, policymakers, emergency managers, and communities rely on suddenly becomes unavailable? Funding losses, workforce reductions, cyber incidents, policy changes, and natural disasters can all disrupt access to critical data. Yet the consequences extend far beyond the repositories that house those resources. When data become inaccessible, research may be delayed,… Read more

We’re thrilled to announce that Tessera Strategies is partnering with Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) through an initiative funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation: the Repository Crisis Scorecards (RCS) project. This collaboration focuses on understanding and strengthening the resilience of data repositories during periods of disruption (whether caused by natural disasters, cyberattacks, funding challenges,… Read more