The NFDI4Earth Steering Group is formed by the NFDI4Earth (Co-)Spokespersons and six elected members from the NFDI4Earth Plenary. Supported by the NFDI4Earth Coordination Office, the Steering Group meets at least every two months, monitors the progress of the project, agrees on official statements, develops the further NFDI4Earth strategy and provides feedback to the consortium.
The Steering Group initiated the NFDI4Earth Architecture Team as a further governance element to coordinate strategic software decisions as well as the Living Handbook Editorial Board. The Coordination Office reports transparently about the management of the NFDI4Earth funds, and in particular the allocation and management of the flexible funds to the Steering Group. If financial reallocations are necessary, these are approved by the Steering Group. As the Steering Group comprises six members elected by the NFDI4Earth plenary, we ensure to bring in external expertise.