Data Fika #4: The GBIF Data Model

Dec 11, 2026 11:00 CET - Dec 11, 2026 11:45 CET

Online

Session 4 of Data Fika, GBIF Sweden's monthly online series on biodiversity data. How GBIF represents occurrences, events and measurements — sample vs presence-only data, long vs wide format, SQL for cubes, and data management basics.

How GBIF represents occurrences, events and measurements — and why sample/event data differs from presence-only. Long vs wide format and a brief look at SQL for cubes, plus data management basics: folder structures, file naming, version control and ReadMe files.

Data Fika sessions are free, online and open to everyone — 20–30 minutes of presentation followed by about 15 minutes of hands-on work and Q&A. Email gbif@nrm.se to be added to the invitation list, and see the full programme on the Data Fika page.