Elevating EDI practices in the geosciences considering intersectionality
In the geoscience community, where global issues require international collaboration, these factors are more likely to interact and be displayed. At all career levels, from undergraduate and postgraduate students to mid- and late-career researchers, intersectionality is present. Non-inclusive working environments ultimately create an atmosphere of discriminatory behavior which leads to abandonment of academic careers.
Institutional level initiatives that are clearly functional are key to not only promote but assure and protect inclusivity. In turn, this builds a positive and productive working environment, promotes the mental well-being of all scientists, and gives everyone the opportunity to reach their greatest potential.
In this great debate, we will address a series of intersectional factors and how they may be compounded in adverse (and positive) ways. We will discuss ways and means to invest in intersectional issues and the cost and value of promoting inclusion of all diversities with equitable initiatives.
Session assets
Welcome, introductions
Setting the stage: EGU Code of Conduct & some context
Panel discussion
Audience Q&A
Actionable items towards an inclusive future
Speakers
- Clara Barker, University of Oxford, Northern Ireland
- Helen Glaves, British Geological Survey, United Kingdom
- Ivica Vilibić, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Croatia
- Chiara Xausa, University of Bologna, Italy