Harnessing the Power of Inclusive Voice in GEO

Description

The successful utilization of Earth observations resources to solve humankind’s most pressing problems occurs when there is a sense of belonging for all individuals that enables them to share ideas and experiences as well as foster innovative solutions. Attracting and retaining participation by a diversity of people from all sectors, regions and backgrounds can however be challenging for a global, broadly scoped network like GEO. This session, organized by GEO’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion sub-group, will highlight how various GEO initiatives and groups have been successful in attracting a diverse set of people and contributions. These case studies will be used to open a discussion on how GEO could better support the development of a more dynamic, diverse, and inclusive Earth observation community in which everyone is given the opportunity to participate and benefit.

Short presentations and questions will be followed by a facilitated discussion. The discussion will mention, whenever possible, tools, courses, or other resources that the GWP activities can leverage or implement to increase EDI.

Session Co-Chair:

Justyna Nicinska - (US)

Programme

Attracting a diverse set of people and contributions - examples from EuroGEO

Bente Bye - EuroGEO - (Norway)

Diversity in GEO - a regional GEO perspective

Stuart Marsh - EDI SG - (UK)

Including women to preserve the mangroves of Zanzibar

Ummul-Kulthum M. Ali - DEA - (Tanzania)

The GEO Youth Community of Practice: how to advance GEO’s inclusion of young voices

Florian Franziskakis - (GEOSEC)

Towards a National GEO: Peru Mapathon-2021

Amber Kremer - AmeriGEO - (US)

The GEO Indigenous Alliance: best practices for Indigenous engagement

James Rattling Leaf Sr. - GEO Indigenous Alliance - (US)