SF2A Environmental Transition Commission: Towards a desirable future for research in astronomy

Authors: Faustine Cantalloube, Camille Noûs

arXiv: 2412.12184v1 - DOI (astro-ph.IM)
6 pages, 1 figure, Proceedings Soci\'et\'e Fran\c{c}aise d'Astronomie et d'Astrophysique (SF2A) conference 2024
License: CC BY 4.0

Abstract: During its annual conference in 2024, the French Society of Astronomy & Astrophysics (SF2A) hosted a special session dedicated to discussing the environmental transition within the scope of our occupation. Since 2021, thinking on this subject has progressed significantly, both quantitatively and qualitatively. This year was an opportunity to take stock of the main areas of reflection that we need to keep in mind in order to implement a fair, collective and effective environmental transition. This proceeding summarizes the key points from the plenary session related to the environmental transition special session. The purpose of the messages disseminated here is to suggest ideas for reflection and inspiration, so as to initiate, stimulate, and foster discussions within the A&A research community, towards the implementation of concrete measures to mitigate our environmental footprint.

Submitted to arXiv on 13 Dec. 2024

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