QESD Catalogue (pronounced “quest”) or Queensland Environmental Science Data Catalogue.

This name encapsulates the types of data and in its pronunciation, the discovery or “quest” for information.

The data catalogue is an organised searchable inventory of metadata describing available datasets in our organisation.

It enables users to find and understand key aspects of datasets, for the purpose of extracting and sharing, providing more business value from our valuable data assets.

The catalogue uses semantic web and linked data approaches and encourages data management and use according to the FAIR data principles.