Improving sex and gender identity equity and inclusion at conservation and ecology conferences

Abstract

NATurE ECology & EvoluTIoN Extended Data Fig. 6 | Supplementary table of supporting information for Table 1, showing initiatives targeted towards "evaluation and reporting". Summarizes equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives for 30 events held by 10 ecology and conservation conferences, and checklist associated with each initiative to promote its implementation. Dark grey indicates that the initiative was implemented. Light grey indicates that the initiative was not advertised but known to have been implemented at least partially. White indicates initiative was not implemented. NA indicates that the initiative could not be reviewed from publicly available data. Each line represents one year that the conference was held, in chronological order. conferences and years reviewed were the biannual International congress for conservation biology (

Closing the gender gap at academic conferences: A tool for monitoring and assessing academic events

“….) [17,19,24] Ratio of participants who use family facilities [6] Existence of an event conduct code [6,51] RESEARCH CONTENT % of track sessions and works which involve gender issues [25,52] Gender distribution of the authorship proposals [53] https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0243549.t001…”

“…Another important point to encourage a diverse participation is to rethink the registration format in the conferences [51]. According to the experts consulted, one of the main problems in attending and participating in events, apart from limited funds, is the extent of these.…”

Moving academic conferences online: Aids and barriers to delegate participation

“…Steps to make in‐person conferences more inclusive and accessible are seen in organizations such as the British Ecological Society (e.g., through their Equality & Diversity Working Group) and through organizations, including the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB), providing travel grants and childcare for delegates attending their meetings. Contrasting with this, some ecology conferences present barriers to delegate participation because they are held in locations that discriminate against an individual's identity, and the physical accessibility and safety of in‐person conferences are not always considered (Tulloch, 2020). Additionally, traditional conferences can be inaccessible to those from low‐economic countries, those with caring or parental responsibilities, or for delegates with disabilities, perpetuating inequalities that currently persist within academia.…”

Navigating spaces between conservation research and practice: Are we making progress?

“…Improve accessibility of conferences and events Break down the barriers to entry of conservation congresses, conferences, meetings, and events to diversify who gets to attend and take part in the knowledge sharing, network-building, professional learning, and agenda-setting activities that take place. Brosius, 2004;Tulloch, 2020 8. Increase knowledge exchange and boundary work…”