Information Advisory Group (IAG)

Contact and secretary for IAG: information@sios-svalbard.org

The IAG directive is to

• Develop a SIOS communication strategy that is approved by the General Assembly (GA) and implement its goals through an communication plan;
• Implement and maintain information channels to be used to provide information about SIOS-KC activities, the Observing System developments and SIOS-related activities within the member institutions – following the SIOS information policy;
• Contribute to the information flow through the above mentioned channels;
• Monitor networking possibilities, contribute to advertise SIOS in existing networks and seek collaboration with other initiatives;
• Develop and maintain an outreach programme on SIOS-related activities with focus on the development and improvement of the Observing System.

The IAG work programme for 2021

• Develop and implement the communication plan for 2021-2022
• Support the ongoing SIOS information activities
• Update the SIOS web portal
• Prepare an information package for member institutions
• Support the preparation of the SIOS status report 2021
• Write work programme for 2022

Associated task forces

• Task force to update the SIOS web page