[U-06] Open and FAIR Science: strategies,infrastructures, practices and communities

[U06-10] Building closer links between open scientific knowledge and infrastructures, and open engagement of societal actors and knowledge systems

★Invited Papers

*Vincent Tong¹ (1.American Geophysical Union Education Section)

Keywords:open science, community science, knowledge systems, community of practice

According to the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science (2021), open science builds on open scientific knowledge, open science infrastructures, open engagement of societal actors, and open dialogue with other knowledge systems. Although the four key pillars are connected and share a set of common core values and guiding principles, engaging with other knowledge systems and societal actors is arguably more 'external-facing' for many scientists -- as it usually involves working closely with a diverse range of partners beyond their academic science communities. In this presentation, I critically analyze the less-connected elements between the four key pillars and assess the relevance of the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principle for non-professional researchers and non-academic partners. I will draw from the lessons learnt from our JpGU and AGU Union and Education Session series (2017-2024) on knowledge co-production and research-education-outreach synergies involving Earth and planetary sciences. In particular, I will highlight the significance of building an inclusive community of practice beyond the professional research and academic partners for advancing the four pillars in the global Open Science enterprise.