SAON: Sustained Arctic Observing Network

As a respons to the Arctic Council Tromsø Declaration, the SAON process has now begun a second phase. The continuing process is lead by a steering group (SAON SG) consisting of representatives of the eight Arctic countries, permanent participants in the Arctic Council, and Arctic Council working groups. With the inclusion of representatives from IASC and WMO, the SAON SG is also connected to the Arctic science, observing and data management activities and interests of the non-Arctic countries, as well as to global observing systems.