IAGOS at ESFRI and visit to UCC

IAGOS participated in the 4th ESFRI Stakeholder Forum Meetup, held in Cork, Ireland, on 22 September 2026. The event brought together representatives of European Research Infrastructures, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and members of the wider research and innovation community to discuss the strategic development of the European Research Infrastructure landscape. The forum focused on strengthening coordination across infrastructures, improving user access, and addressing challenges related to research data sovereignty and resilience.

Alongside participation in the Stakeholder Forum, IAGOS joined colleagues from ACTRIS for a visit to the University College Cork, the newest member of IAGOS (see earlier news post) . We saw the CARDINO instrument which will sonn be installed in the IAGOS-CARIBIC flying laboratory and the Irish Atmospheric Simulation Chamber facility.

The discussions throughout the week highlighted the value of collaboration across environmental and atmospheric research infrastructures in addressing scientific and societal challenges. ACTRIS remains committed to contributing to a strong, connected, and accessible European research area that supports scientific excellence, innovation, and evidence-based policymaking.