E-SWAN Mission
The mission of E-SWAN is to unite, sustain, and develop Space Weather and Space Climate activities in Europe
The E-SWAN mission embraces the following:
Organisation or co-organisation of conferences and/or other space weather and space climate (hereafter “SWSC”) topical events in Europe
Complementary distribution of media for dissemination of scientific knowledge;
Support for early career scientists working in Europe by providing advice and fostering communication;
Promotion of education and advanced training through continuing education opportunities within Europe;
Maintaining and enhancing international cooperation (globally);
Honouring and promoting outstanding scientific achievements and scientists by conferring awards and medals;
Outreach to promote SWSC (with a focus on Europe);
Fostering the creation of networks of scientists, engineers, stakeholders, and end-users in order for them to organise joint activities mainly in Europe;
Raising awareness and providing support to all activity sectors possibly affected by space weather and/or space climate focussing within Europe;
Supporting editorial/publication activities related to SWSC (e.g. journal, press releases);
Lobbying and influencing the agenda and work programmes of national and international organisations and decision makers in favour of SWSC with a focus on Europe;
Collaborating with other similar international organisations; and
Aiming to represent the European SWSC community in other communities and other areas of the world.