Union (U)
Session Sub-category Union
Session ID U-07
Title Equity/Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the geoscience
Short Title Equity/Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Main Convener Name Rie Hori, S.
Affiliation Department of Earth Science, Faculty of Science, Ehime University
Co-Convener 1 Name Claudia Jesus-Rydin
Affiliation European Research Council
Co-Convener 2 Name Billy M Williams
Affiliation American Geophysical Union
Session Language 
E
Scope 
Promoting inclusion in the knowledge societies is essential and one of the best strategic approaches to tackle complex problems in these difficult ages. In this session, we aim at discussing various issues related inclusion and fairness in the earth science field and to share information on efforts, progresses and challenges.

 

To promote inclusion and fairness, universities and research institutes in Japan has been promoting affirmative action, but progress is slow. We would like to share information on best practices from different countries and discuss effective measures for the future.

We welcome all initiatives and suggestions related to inclusion from academic societies, universities, funding organizations, research groups, and individuals.
Presentation Format Oral and Poster presentation
Joint Session with EGU ,AGU
Invited Authors Alberto Montanari (University of Bologna)
Sachi Wakasa (Institute of Regional Innovation, Hirosaki University)
Wonsuh SONG (Shumei University)
Time Presentation No Title Presenter
Oral Presentation May 25 AM1
9:05 - 9:20 U07-01 A vision for equality, diversity and inclusivity in the geosciences after the first quarter of the century Alberto Montanari
9:20 - 9:35 U07-02 The activities of the JpGU Diversity Promotion Committee Sachi Wakasa
9:35 - 9:50 U07-03 Rethinking Diversity and Inclusion in Geoscience: A Transdisciplinary and International Lens from PhD Students at the University of Tokyo Huang Zihan
9:50 - 10:05 U07-04 The stagnation of low percentage of female scientists in Japan and initiatives for improvement Rie Hori, S.
10:05 - 10:20 U07-05 The Recent Increase in Women Scientists in Korea: An Analysis of Legal Policies and Societal Factors Wonsuh SONG