Vision

Mission

Values

Strategy

Our vision is a European society where citizens are emboldened to engage and participate in science, and where their contribution to science research and policy plays a valuable role in addressing the global challenges facing humankind.

Ecsite connects, inspires and empowers science engagement organisations and professionals, extending the reach and strengthening the impact of their work.

Values

• We stimulate co-operation - We are a community that encourages sharing and working together to inspire each other.
• We value human connections - Our strengths lie in our openness, our integrity and the pleasure we have in working together.
• We champion a culture of innovation - We experiment and learn together in a context where the values of research and the scientific method are central.
• We promote diversity and inclusiveness - We strive to bring together people with a wide range of backgrounds, opinions, ideas and skills, from a variety of types of organisations and from a diverse set of stakeholder profiles.
• We fulfil our societal responsibilities - We embrace our role of actively empowering citizens to make a difference on the global challenges of our time: 
• The climate and biodiversity crisis;
• Misinformation and trust in science;
• 21st century skills;
• Inclusion and equity;
• Health and wellbeing