National Ecosystem Science Data Center
Short description
The National Ecosystem Science Data Center (NESDC) is a national scientific data center dedicated to ecosystem observation and ecosystem research data in China. It emerged from earlier national ecosystem research and data-sharing infrastructures and is closely connected to the Chinese Ecosystem Research Network.
The center integrates ecosystem observation and research data from national field stations and thematic observation networks. Its goal is to provide advanced ecosystem science data products and services at both national and international levels.
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| Discipline | Ecosystem Science, Geosciences, Atmospheric Science, Water Research, Environmental Observation |
| Institution | Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR, CAS) |
| Languages | Chinese |
| Repository access | Open |
| Data access | Restricted |
| Access requirements | Open-access data can be downloaded directly; other datasets require registration, application, and approval. |
| International usability | Limited. The repository is available only in Chinese, and approval for restricted datasets is difficult for researchers outside China. |
| Website | https://www.nesdc.org.cn/Externer Link |
Video tutorial
Illustrated guidance is available describing how to search for ecosystem datasets and how to apply for access where approval is required.
Access notes
The repository provides only a Chinese-language interface. Data are categorized as open access, access upon request, and confidential. Open datasets can be downloaded directly, while restricted datasets require login, an application, and approval. Such approval is often difficult for researchers outside China.
Repository overview
NESDC focuses on ecosystem observation and research data from national field stations and other observational networks. It aims to integrate ecosystem datasets across local, regional, and national scales.
The platform supports long-term ecosystem research by providing access to station-based and thematic data products relevant to environmental and ecological studies.