, The priorities for LTER-Europe 16.30 -17.30 Design and technical issues for LTER Europe 1. Does LTER-Europe need a strategic plan? What should it cover? a. Data sharing agreements? b. A common research agenda? c. Common approaches to observations? d. Common efforts in establishing an effective data management?

, What formal governance structure and management does LTER-Europe need and how can they be secured beyond the runtime of ALTER-Net?

, Communication, WEB presentation, corporate design and public relations 4. Importance of FP7 Life Watch infrastructure for the development of LTER-Europe?

, What is the role of ALTER-Net act in relation to the development of LTER-Europe? 6. Resulting working priorities for the "Goal LTER" in ALTER-Net, Conclusions and next steps, vol.17, p.30, 2007.

, Ad Hoc Working Groups

, Convener: Stefan Klotz, UFZ ((Room -Termas Romanas