Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2021

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[U-11] Diversity and equality - Where do we stand on gender equality or equity in the geosciences?

Fri. Jun 4, 2021 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM Ch.01 (Zoom Room 01)

convener:Rie Hori, S.(Department of Earth Science, Faculty of Science, Ehime University), Chiaki T. Oguchi(Institute for Environmental Science and Technology, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University), Claudia Jesus-Rydin(European Research Council), Eiichi Tajika(Department of Earth and Planetary Science, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo), Chairperson:Rie Hori(Department of Earth Science, Faculty of Science, Ehime University), Kazuyo Sakanoi(Komazawa University), Natsue Abe(Mantle Drilling Promotion Office, MarE3, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology)

2:45 PM - 2:57 PM

[U11-06] Leading by Example: The AGU Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee and a Vision for Change

★Invited Papers

*Lisa D White1, Billy M Williams2, Margaret Fraiser2 (1.University of California Berkeley, 2.American Geophysical Union)

Keywords:Diversity, Inclusion, Advisory

The 15-member AGU Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is charged with recommending steps AGU staff and members should take across all AGU programs to achieve the goals and objectives outlined in the AGU Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Strategic Plan. The goals of the D&I Strategic Plan are to transform the AGU culture and organization such that: (1) Diversity and inclusion are widely recognized within the AGU community as essential features of excellence in the Earth and space sciences, (2) AGU provides a safe, welcoming environment and cultivates an inclusive culture that supports the success of every individual AGU member and their science, and (3) AGU members are empowered to be effective and impactful change agents for diversity and inclusion within the Earth and space science community, (4) AGU embraces and fulfills its role as a leader and advocate for promoting diversity and inclusion in the Earth and space sciences worldwide, and (5) AGU operates as a model organization for advancing diversity and inclusion in science. If diversity and inclusion are to be truly recognized as essential for the success of AGU, it will require substantial, positive change, underpinned by actionable strategies and a willingness to cultivate a culture that embraces diversity and respect for inclusive practices if these goals are to be met. Towards that end, the committee has made significant strides during its first two years in promoting and expanding collaborative activities and technical sessions at AGU meetings to highlight diverse scientific endeavors in Earth and space science. We have worked to expand programs that address the professional development needs of all individuals within the AGU scientific community. We have also facilitated use of demographic measures and data to inform decision-making about AGU programs by promoting the use of surveys for assessing departmental and workplace culture and climate. In light of recent attention to the need for anti-racism policies and practices, the AGU D&I Committee is working with AGU leadership and membership to encourage systemic improvements in the policies and practices of the Earth and space sciences to continually create more inclusive environments.