OiEau’s Solutions & Know-how: Development of shared Information Systems

Published on 05/28/26

For over 35 years, the International Water Office (OiEau) has been supporting public and private sector stakeholders in the sustainable management of water resources. Recognised as a public utility and accredited for ‘Environmental Protection’, the association draws on independent expertise to design, structure and deploy information systems tailored to water and environmental challenges.

Against a backdrop characterised by the accelerating production of environmental data, the digital transformation of public policy and the growing need for knowledge sharing,information systems have become strategic tools for decision-making. OiEau addresses these challenges by developing interoperable, secure and innovative solutions that enable the collection, structuring, analysis and dissemination of data to support local authorities and organisations.

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Water and environmental management now involves ever-increasing volumes of data,sourced from a wide range of stakeholders and diverse sources: field measurements, satellite data, laboratory analyses, observatories, monitoring networks and regulatory databases.

This proliferation of data presents a major challenge for institutions and managers: ensuring the quality of information, guaranteeing its compatibility, facilitating access to it, and enabling its operational use within timeframes suited to decision-making needs.

The challenges are numerous: organising multi-stakeholder data production, developing common repositories, ensuring the technical and semantic interoperability of systems, securing digital infrastructures and making data accessible to a wide range of users.

In this context, OiEau brings recognised expertise in the development of shared information systems, drawing on comprehensive mastery of the data management chain and solid experience gained in France and internationally.

An integrated approach to designing interoperable information systems

OiEau is involved throughout the entire lifecycle of information systems, offering a comprehensive and coherent approach tailored to the needs of partners and local authorities.

Its teams design data models and structured repositories that enable information to be harmonised and ensure its quality over time. They also develop robust and scalable information system architectures capable of integrating data from multiple sources.

OiEau also supports the development of interfaces and APIs that facilitate exchanges between platforms and applications, whilst ensuring data interoperability through recognised standards.

In addition, the association develops smart tools for disseminating and leveraging information: web platforms, dashboards, interactive maps, automated reports and digital services tailored to users’ needs.

This approach enables data to be transformed into effective, accessible and secure decision-support tools.

Practical solutions to support local authorities and innovation

OiEau develops and manages numerous innovative information systems and digital projects in support of public policy on water and the environment.

The SANDRE (National Water Data and Reference System Administration), managed by OiEau, serves as a national reference point for the organisation and harmonisation of water data in France. It helps to improve the quality, consistency and accessibility of the data used by all stakeholders in the sector.

As part of the FASEP M.A.R.U. project in Brazil, OiEau utilised satellite imagery to enhance the monitoring of urban wastewater discharges and to measure their environmental impacts on several priority river basins.

The BIO-PLATEAUX project, carried out with the French Guiana Water Authority, illustrates OiEau’s ability to develop tools for disseminating and sharing knowledge on a cross-border scale, particularly regarding water resources and aquatic biodiversity.

OiEau is also developing innovative digital platforms with a strong geospatial component. The European “Urban Waste Water Directive” platform, for example, facilitates access to wastewater data from European Union countries through interactive maps, tables and statistics.

Thanks to its expertise in data management and utilisation, OiEau has established itself as a leading partner for the development of shared and interoperable information systems.

Its integrated approach helps to secure data, facilitate its use and strengthen the decision-making capabilities of public and private stakeholders. By combining digital innovation, technical expertise and an understanding of regional challenges, OiEau helps to transform data into tools for action in support of the ecological transition.

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The project to develop interoperability between water information systems is a prime example. It has improved access to information not only amongst the Ministry’s technical teams but also, more broadly, amongst all stakeholders involved in water management.
Mr Narvaez

Technical Analyst, Ministry of Water and the Environment of Ecuador – 2020

FAQ

Development of shared information systems: find out more

A shared information system enables data to be collected, organised, centralised and disseminated amongst various stakeholders or organisations. It facilitates access to reliable and harmonised information in order to improve understanding, coordination and decision-making.

SANDRE (the National Water Data and Reference System) is France’s national water data repository. Managed by OiEau, it helps to standardise data and facilitate its sharing among the various stakeholders in the sector.

Yes. OiEau carries out numerous international projects relating to information systems, data management and the dissemination of knowledge on water and the environment, particularly in Europe, South America, Africa and Asia.

A few examples of projects

FASEP MARU-Brazil : Pilot project to strengthen the monitoring and assessment of the impact of urban wastewater discharges in two priority river basins in Brazil
LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN - Brazil - Paraíba do Sul river basin; Piracicaba, Capivari and Jundiaí river basins
August 2021 - December 2023
AGEVAP Basin Agency (Association for Water Management in the Paraíba do Sul River Basin); PCJ Basin Agency (Piracicaba, Capivari and Jundiaí River Basin Agency Foundation)
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Management of the French National Service for Water Data and Common Repositories Management (SANDRE)
EUROPE - France
January 1993
French Biodiversity Agency (OFB)
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Renewable Marine Energies - Project Management Assistance (PMA) for Ifremer on the interoperability between Ifremer's systems and MTECT's Federating Information Systems (FIS)
Europe - France
Janvier 2024 - Septembre 2024
Ifremer
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