BSC-CNS (Barcelona Supercomputing Center-Centro Nacional de Supercomputación) is the National Supercomputing Facility in Spain.Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputacion

Core values

- The BSC's Social Impact Assessment group develops methodologies to evaluate and communicate the social consequences of scientific projects, which helps in understanding and addressing societal needs[1][4].
- The Earth System Services group works on enhancing the societal value of weather and climate prediction services, atmospheric composition, and global health, which are critical for decision-making and policy development, thereby improving quality of life and community well-being[2][5].
- These projects involve user-defined needs, co-production of services, and feedback mechanisms to ensure the services are valuable to society and the economy[2].
- The initiatives also focus on climate resilience, air quality, and global health, which are essential for promoting positive change and contributing to community well-being[5].