EUCAN-Connect Deliverable D7.3: Sustainability Plan

This document outlines recommendations on sustainability relevant for EUCAN-Connect (sustainability plan). It presents the current situation based on qualitative research (ECOUTER, interviews and observations) with project partners as well as internal and external stakeholders. It assesses challenges and opportunities and proposes sustainability recommendations during and after the project in ways that can help to sustain achievements of this project in the mid to long term (e.g., what to consider in next projects, how to reach sustainability of tools and expertise). Understanding sustainability not as a one time achievable goal but a moving target, this report proposes specific actions such as training and role descriptions and general recommendations. The analysis focuses on the current landscape, potential users with the future organisation in horizon, even if funding remains based on projects. In this regard, the report has been structured in three pillars: community, financial and organisational sustainability. The findings on opportunities and challenges will be complemented by an upcoming paper that discusses sustainability and value making. The results of this work will inform D6.9 and MS22 which focus on concrete sustainability actions and governance assessment