Digital Service for the Planet Coalition Update

This update serves to reflect on where we’ve been and where we are going with the Digital Service for the Planet.

We launched our first call to action for a DSP in June of 2021, and, nearly a year later (in August of 2022), published a detailed Memorandum on the DSP vision in partnership with the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). The following spring, Jessie Mahr, Director of EPIC’s Technology Program, was selected as a Policy Entrepreneur Fellow by FAS. The fellowship’s work during 2023 helped illuminate how the DSP concept could be refined and brought to fruition—and also established productive relationships with stakeholders across organizations at both the White House and agency levels. The progress made to date has positioned us to increase our credibility with key audiences and leaders, and to continue focused DSP advocacy through our revised multi-pronged approach.

We look forward to continued engagement; don’t hesitate to reach out with any further ideas or areas for collaboration!