Geodata Access

Access to geospatial data used in this project follows a request-based model that balances openness with participant privacy and data-use agreements.

How to request access

1. Review the requierments.
2. Contact the data access committee at Berlin Institute of Health by Charité.
3. Provide a short proposal outlining research aims, required variables, and intended analyses.

Governance principles & Requierments

• Compliance with GDPR and local data protection regulations.
• Use of secure computing environments where required by data owners.
• Aggregation and anonymization where appropriate.

Citation

When using environMAP, please cite our paper.

Usage Policies

All datasets used in environMAP are open-access and publicly available, but each comes with its own licensing terms and conditions. We encourage users to review the terms of use for each of them to ensure proper citation and responsible use. This includes understanding any limits on redistribution, commercial use, or derivative works. You can find an overview of the main data sources and datasets included in environMAP Datasets here, which can help users identify the relevant licenses to consult as needed.