The ESFRI Roadmap contains probably the best European science facilities based on a thorough evaluation and selection procedure. It combines ESFRI Projects, which are new research infrastructures in progress towards implementation, and ESFRI Landmarks, successfully implemented Research Infrastructures.
The document also describes the broader Landscape of research in Europe which is an important component to ESFRI methodology. All previous ESFRI Roadmap Updates proved to be very influential and provided truly strategic guidance for Member States and Associated Countries investments, which goes even beyond the research infrastructure domain.
The focus is on clustering of Research Infrastructures, their horizontal linkages and the projection of the Open Science concept. There are growing demands to address social and global challenges that are reflected in the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Guide contains the definitions, models, methods and describes the procedures applied for the update.