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Evaluation of SIOS Knowledge Centre Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System (SIOS)

This evaluation of the Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System Knowledge Centre (SIOS- KC) provides an assessment of the organization’s effectiveness in coordinating Arctic research infrastructure in Svalbard. Established in 2018, SIOS addresses environmental and climate challenges in the Arctic through coordinating interdisciplinary research and data sharing among its 28 member institutions. This report evaluates the role of the SIOS Knowledge Centre (SIOS-KC) in advancing SIOS’s mission, which focuses on optimizing observation systems, enhancing data management, and supporting international collaboration. Using interviews, documentation, and KPIs, the evaluation highlights SIOS-KC’s strengths across core services, including data management, remote sensing, logistics, access, training, and communications—all aimed at optimizing the Arctic observing system. Members report high satisfaction with these services. Key achievements include the annual State of Environmental Science in Svalbard (SESS) reports, which consolidate critical data and identify knowledge gaps. The SIOS Data Management System (SDMS) provides centralized access to research data, though metadata standardization remains challenging. Other valuable contributions include sustainable data collection via remote sensing and researcher training programs that build capacity.