A discussion about gender equity in climate science.
A recording of the webinar is available below.
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About this Event
Despite decades of activism and progress in reducing gender disparities in the sciences, there are still significant institutional biases keeping women out of key research, leadership, and policy roles. Gender equity in climate science is critical because the contributions of women often ensure that mitigation and adaptation solutions are more inclusive and effective. During Women’s History Month, we showcased the role of women in climate science and climate leadership. Amanda Staudt (National Academies Climate Crossroads) moderated a conversation between Kripa Jagannathan (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) and Miriam Gay-Antaki (University of New Mexico) exploring how institutions and governments can elevate women climate scientists, from those shaping climate change research and policy solutions to those pioneering community engagement and climate action.
Climate Conversations: Pathways to Action is a monthly webinar series from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that aims to convene high-level, cross-cutting, nonpartisan conversations about issues relevant to policy action on climate change.
Participant Bios
Kripa Jagannathan is a research scientist within the Earth & Environmental Sciences Area at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory working on climate change adaptation and co-production of actionable knowledge. In her work, she uses participatory and collaborative research approaches to assess decision-makers’ climate information needs and develop usable climate science & information tools.
Miriam Gay-Antaki is Assistant Professor in Geography & Environmental Studies at the University of New Mexico; Associate Director at the Center for Community Geography; and member of the National Academies Committee to Advise the U.S. Global Change Research Program. Her workfocuses on human-environment relations in the era of anthropogenic global climate change. She draws from political ecology and decolonial feminist geography to amplify voices that are not regularly part of the debate on climate change - from formal political spaces to scientific spaces- to make research on the topic more effective for vulnerable and underrepresented communities.
Amanda Staudt is Senior Director for the Climate Crossroads initiative at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Climate Crossroads is a major initiative to harness the full complement of expertise and skills across the National Academies to tackle the climate crisis. Dr. Staudt provides strategic direction and leadership for this initiative, develops new partnerships and climate-related activities, and advances communications and engagement efforts to extend the reach and impact of the National Academies.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in the conversation are those of the participants and do not necessarily represent the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
