GDB10 | Elevating EDI practices in the geosciences considering intersectionality
EDI
Elevating EDI practices in the geosciences considering intersectionality
Convener: Anita Di Chiara | Co-conveners: Evguenia Roussak, Helen Glaves, Ivica Vilibić
Programme
| Wed, 17 Apr, 10:45–12:30 (CEST)
 
Room E1
Wed, 10:45
Intersectionality refers to a combination of identity and social factors which combine to create different modes of discrimination in the geoscience community. Factors include but are not limited to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, age, and religion. Different combinations of factors can interact to enhance (or reduce) the possibility that persons may experience discriminating behaviours such as sexism, racism, ableism, and colonialism.
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

Programme: Wed, 17 Apr | Room E1

Chairpersons: Anita Di Chiara, Evguenia Roussak, Helen Glaves
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