European Space Weather and Space Climate Association (E-SWAN)

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 -Aiming to represent the European SWSC community in other communities and other areas of the world.