We empower environmental science, globally.
An integrated network of six continental-scale ecosystem research infrastructures working together to understand how our planet's ecosystems function and change.
§ 01 — Who we are
GERI is an integrated network of site-based research infrastructures dedicated to better understand the function and change of indicator ecosystems across global biomes. We aim to support excellent science that can also inform political and managerial decision-making addressing grand societal challenges.
Read more about us§ 02 — The Network
Six continental-scale ecosystem research infrastructures signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding on 8 December 2020. Drag to rotate, hover a marker to explore each partner.
§ 03 — Governance
GERI unites ecosystem research infrastructures (RIs) on an equal footing. The six independent observatories all sustain their own networks of monitoring sites but agree to coordinate their actions, exchange best practices, define common standards.
In GERI, the governance principles are based on sociocracy which relies on consent, trust, respect and mutual understanding. The RIs in GERI seek to develop activities that benefit everyone.
§ 04 — Science rationale
In GERI, we want to contribute to a better future for the Earth through science. The core of our mission is to empower environmental research infrastructures all over the world in building excellent science and making it available and impactful. We provide guidance and expertise, we share best practices and we believe in global cooperation.
"Federating capabilities, harmonising ecosystem data and reducing uncertainties, GERI enables broader cross-continental ecological research."Read more in our science rationale paper
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§ 06 — Partners
