Advisory Bodies

EAS Advisory Committee on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

Mission statement

Established in autumn 2020, in accordance with the EAS commitment to promote and improve on equity, inclusion and diversity in European astronomy, the EAS Advisory Committee on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion aims to investigate, communicate, and make recommendations to Council on EDI matters related to astronomy and astrophysics.
Relevant issues include, among others, observing inclusion and diversity activities in European astronomy, assessing the EAS demographics, recommending to the Council and membership new policies or practices with regard to increasing inclusiveness, and assisting in the implementation of these new activities where necessary.

EAS Advisory Committee on Sustainability

Mission statement

Established in autumn 2020, in accordance with the EAS commitment to a sustainable development of European astronomy, the EAS Sustainability Advisory Committee aims to investigate, communicate, and make recommendations to Council on sustainability matters related to astronomy and astrophysics.
Relevant issues include, among others, the organisation of international meetings, the energy consumption of observatories and supercomputer facilities, and sustainability and climate issues as part of astronomy communication.