This collaboration led to the launch of the $19 million EarthBank project, which now connects 12 university labs, government agencies, museums, and industry across Australia. EarthBank helps ensure data remains useful and accessible by modernising lab systems, supporting better data practices, and training researchers and technicians.

The platform also supports global data sharing by using common standards and tools, and allows labs to publish datasets directly—even those not included in journal articles. By investing in people, infrastructure, and open data systems, EarthBank is helping to build a more resilient, connected, and sustainable supply of Earth and environmental data—essential for advancing research and understanding our planet.