The committee provides overall guidance on the AGU data programs and related AGU efforts around open and FAIR data aimed at fulfilling the spirit of AGU’s data position statement. Committee members guide and assist in increasing awareness, education, and adoption of best practices and other complementary practices specific to Earth and space science data domains. They provide insight and expertise for the administration of data programs, including assessments, geared towards Earth and space sciences to help improve data management understanding, operations in repositories, and to determine the level of adoption across the community. They also provide insight and expertise in communicating the importance of organizations complying with the Enabling FAIR Data Commitment Statement and support the community’s understanding of best practices for implementation.