EGU General Assembly: Advancing Environmental Science through Integrated Research Infrastructures

Session ITS3.11/ERE6.3 will take place in Vienna, Austria and online from 27 April to 2 May 2025.

Programme Overview

The session focuses on advancing environmental science through integrated research infrastructures.

Schedule

• Orals: Mon, 28 Apr, 08:30–12:30 (CEST) in Room 2.24
• Posters on site: Mon, 28 Apr, 16:15–18:00 (CEST)
• Display: Mon, 28 Apr, 14:00–18:00 in Hall X4
• Posters virtual: Thu, 01 May, 14:00–15:45 (CEST)
• Display: Thu, 01 May, 08:30–18:00

Session Description

Environmental challenges of the 21st century demand a concerted scientific effort to understand the complex interactions within the Earth system. Open and accessible world-class sustainable research infrastructures, together with enhanced international cooperation, are crucial to foster innovation in the field.

This session aims to showcase the progress and future directions of environmental research infrastructures within the ENVRI (Environmental Research Infrastructures) community. It will highlight integrative approaches, collaborative frameworks, and technological advancements made in environmental monitoring, data sharing, and analysis through the ENVRI initiative.

The session will present an overview of the current state of environmental research infrastructures in Europe, emphasizing:

• Harmonization of data collection methodologies
• Standardization of data formats
• Implementation of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles and service provision

We will discuss the impact of these infrastructures on facilitating multidisciplinary research on climate change, biodiversity loss, atmospheric composition, and Earth system processes.

Contributions to this session will include case studies demonstrating the successful application of ENVRI infrastructures in addressing key environmental questions, fostering collaboration across scientific domains, and providing essential services to researchers, policymakers, and society.

We will also explore the challenges faced by the research community, such as:

• Data management
• Funding sustainability
• Integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning in environmental research

Future perspectives will be a central part of the discussion, focusing on the expansion and evolution of ENVRI to accommodate new scientific domains, improve transnational access, and enhance training and education.