During the International Conference on Research Infrastructures ICRI 2022 (19.10.-21.10.2022, Brno, Czech Republic) the Brno Declaration on Fostering a Global Ecosystem of Research Infrastructures which highlights the essential role of research infrastructures was introduced.
The declaration highlights the position of research infrastructures as strategic investments that can accelerate socioeconomic development, promote climate neutrality and help in the response to other global problems. Policymakers and funding agencies are invited to support the formation of a global research infrastructure ecosystem.
This call for action is supported by the European Union Member States and the European Commission