IGSN International Generic Sample Numbers - uniquely identifying your samples

This presentation provides an overview of International Generic Sample Numbers (IGSNs) and their significance, with a focus on the services available in Germany and at the Helmholtz Centre for Geoscience (GFZ). In addition, the latest results of the HMC project FAIR WISH, which is carried out in cooperation with the GFZ, the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) and Hereon, will be presented. The talk emphasises the importance of IGSNs for the scientific community and illustrates their application in improving data availability and usability.