Culture, Diversity and Inclusion
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council
ITGC is committed to addressing issues of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) within the ITGC program and beyond, into the broader cryospheric community. Although equity and diversity measures were not part of our programme's original scope, members of ITGC formed a committee of representatives from each of our nine projects and include a diversity of people in career stage, gender identity, and a mix among people from the UK, US and beyond. Read More
ITGC Supports Black Lives Matter
The International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration (ITGC) community supports the Black Lives Matter movement, recognizing that racism takes lives and breeds hate. We know that racism masquerades in many forms – including more subtle forms that keep Black, Indigenous, and People of Color out of the room and silence their voices, forms that stereotype people because of the color of their skin or deny them jobs because of their name. This is a problem rooted in centuries of injustice.
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ITGC Community Norms and Values Statement
In fall 2019, researchers of the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration created a guiding document of values and norms for our community's behavior. This document outlines our desires for respect, creating an inclusive environment, acknowledging the value of diversity in science, ethical standards on scientific conduct, and an environment without harassment, bullying, or alienation. Read More