Strategic Plan 2021-2030 for Astronomy in the Netherlands

TL;DR

This strategic plan outlines the Netherlands' scientific priorities, facility choices, sustainability actions, and budget needs for astronomy research from 2021 to 2030, guiding future developments.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive, community-driven framework for astronomy research priorities and infrastructure planning in the Netherlands for the decade.

Findings

Prioritized research areas based on scientific rationale

Defined facility and infrastructure requirements

Outlined sustainability and funding strategies

Abstract

This document describes the Netherlands' decadal strategic planning process for the current decade. We give the scientific rationale for our prioritization of research areas and the facility choices that follow from our scientific priorities. We also describe actions needed for the sustainability of our community and our work, and the budgets needed to fulfil our stated ambitions. The names listed as authors are in fact the editors of this paper, which results from the work of the entire Netherlands astronomy community.