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Ethical, Diverse and Just Science at AGU
AGU strives to promote and exemplify a scientific culture where ethics, diversity and justice are foundational, ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds have the opportunity to advance scientific discovery.

Position Statements on Ethical, Diverse & Just Science

Position statements—created, revised and approved by members and outside experts—are what enable AGU to take adaptive stances on significant policy issues.

The Responsibilities and Rights of Scientists
The American Geophysical Union believes that the free, open, and responsible practice of science is fundamental to scientific adva...
AGU Publications Updates Authorship Policy to Foster...
AGU Publications encourages research collaborations between regions, countries, and communities.
AGU Position Paper on Fair Data
Achieve accessibility, transparency and reproducibility in research. Addressing global challenges and taking action towards a sust...
AGU Ethics and Equity Center Website
AGU’s leadership in establishing the Ethics and Equity Center will help promote greater diversity, equity, inclusion and integrity...
AGU LANDInG Academy
AGU LANDInG is leading change in the Earth and space sciences by creating a network of leaders empowered with skills and resources...

White Papers on Ethical, Diverse and Just Science

AGU white papers offer research-backed recommendations and policy frameworks, serving as official guides for the scientific community and beyond.

Scientific Integrity and Ethics in the Geosciences
Science is built on trust. The assumption is that scientists will conduct their work with integrity, honesty, and a strict adheren...
Ethical and Responsible Use of AI/ML in the Earth, Spac...
AGU, the world’s largest Earth and space sciences association, has published a community report on the Ethical and Responsible Use...
Equitable Exchange: A Framework for Diversity...
We highlight a mechanism for the coproduction of research with local communities as a means of elevating the social relevance of t...
AGU Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan
The AGU Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Task Force, convened in October 2017, proposes adoption of a new AGU Diversity and Inclu...

Editorials on Ethical, Diverse & Just Science

AGU editorials feature insightful stories, news and insights that illustrate how our initiatives drive scientific progress and create lasting impact.

A Living Statement of DEI and Ethics Expectations Withi...
The ethical responsibilities of science, scientists and scholarly work are continuously expanding in response to changes and advan...
Exclusionary Behaviors Reinforce Historical Biases and ...
Geosciences remain one of the least diverse fields. Efforts to diversify the discipline need to address the role of hostile and ex...
Empowering Genderqueer Geoscientists: Being and Buildin...
A joint AGU-AMS panel outlined how individuals, institutions, and professional associations can take action to expand opportunitie...
Leading Science, Education, and Medical Organizations A...
Leading academic and professional societies have announced their launch of the Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment in STEMM ...
Demographic Data Support Inclusive and Equitable Publis...
AGU aims to increase inclusion in publishing. We need to have good data to show where we are and track our progress. Please help u...
Sewing DEI Into the Fabric of the Geosciences
AGU journals host a new living special collection on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the geosciences and invite additional con...
AGU Publications Opens Science: Making Science Accessib...
To celebrate the Year of Open Science, we highlight our efforts to make AGU journals and books more open, accessible, and inclusiv...
How AGU Publications is Supporting the Next Generation ...
In recognition of 2023’s Peer Review Week’s theme “Peer Review and The Future of Publishing”, AGU Publications is excited to share...
Navigating Gender at Sea
Fieldwork, including work done at sea, is a key component of many geoscientists' careers. Recent studies have highlighted the perv...
Co-Creating Ethical Practices and Approaches for Fieldw...
This article builds on perspectives shared at a Town Hall held during the 2021 AGU Fall Meeting focused on valuable lessons learne...

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