Annual Reports
EPOS ERIC Activity and Financial Report 2021
April 2022
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from AIEPOS ERIC’s 2021 Activity and Financial Report highlights the organization’s progress toward its Operational Phase in 2023, despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report details key achievements, including the finalization of the Integrated Core Service Central Hub (ICS-C) hosting framework, the activation of Thematic Core Services (TCS) governance, and the development of policies for data access and security.
Significant efforts were dedicated to enhancing the EPOS ICS-C Data Portal, with a focus on user experience and interoperability. The report also outlines international cooperation initiatives, including engagement with the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), ENVRI, and the Group on Earth Observations (GEO). Financial transparency is ensured through detailed balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, and cash flow statements, alongside an auditors’ report.
The document underscores EPOS ERIC’s role as a pioneering European Research Infrastructure, with milestones in governance, technical sustainability, and community engagement.
Key points
from AI- 01
Finalized the legal, financial, and technical framework for hosting and operating the ICS-C, a critical step toward the 2023 Operational Phase
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Eight Multi-Year Collaboration Agreements signed with TCS for governance and coordination, involving 25+ organizations across 9+ countries
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Launched a new EPOS website, updated visual identity, and produced outreach materials, including a video and brochures
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Developed and approved key policy documents (e.g., Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions) for data access and security
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Strengthened international cooperation with initiatives like EOSC, ENVRI, and GEO, despite pandemic-related limitations
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Published 14 manuscripts in the Annals of Geophysics special issue to showcase EPOS’s multidisciplinary research infrastructure
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- What were the key financial highlights of EPOS ERIC in 2021?
- Which TCS governance agreements were signed in 2021?
- How did EPOS ERIC improve its data portal user experience?
- What international collaborations did EPOS ERIC prioritize in 2021?
- Which policy documents were approved for the ICS-C Data Portal in 2021?
- What were the main challenges faced during the Pilot Operational Testing?
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