D9.1 Data Management Plan

This document represents the initial iteration of the Data Management Plan for the ClimateSmartAdvisors project, which focuses on managing data and the various types of research data that will be reused, processed, collected, or generated within the project. The main objective is to establish a comprehensive strategy that ensures the data's findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability, adhering to the principles of efficient data management. This entails managing data throughout its entire lifecycle, starting from early access and collection and extending to storage or even potential rejection if deemed necessary. In alignment with the Open Access strategy of Horizon Europe, ClimateSmartAdvisors will primarily concentrate on facilitating data reuse. This will be achieved by making data available through free data sharing platforms and the project website, accompanied by relevant metadata to enhance data understanding. The scope of this document encompasses all data produced or utilized by the project, including numerical information and various datasets. Each dataset will be extensively documented, providing insights into its purpose, origin, adherence to FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable), security measures, and ethical considerations. The Data Management Plan is a dynamic document and will be regularly updated to reflect the project's progress and address emerging data management requirements. This iterative approach ensures that any potential changes in the data management strategy and decisions made during the project are appropriately integrated. Additionally, it accommodates the inclusion of new datasets that were not initially foreseen. The Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement mandates all project beneficiaries to establish and routinely update a data management plan (DMP). As a result, this template is recommended for Horizon Europe projects. When completing the sections of the template, special attention should be given to fulfilling the research data management requirements of Horizon Europe, and analysed in the Annotated Grant Agreement.