Building leaders for the UN Ocean Science Decade: a guide to supporting early career women researchers within academic marine research institutions

Autor(en)

R.J. Shellock, C. Cvitanovic, M.C. McKinnon, M. Mackay, I.E. van Putten, J. Blythe, R. Kelly, P. Tuohy, K.M. Maltby, S. Mynott, N. Simmonds, M. Bailey, A. Begossi, B. Crona, K.A. Fakoya, B.P. Ferreira, A.J.G. Ferrer, K. Frangoudes, J. Gobin, H.C. Goh, P. Haapasaari, B.D. Hardesty, V. Häussermann, K. Hoareau, A.-K. Hornidge, M. Isaacs, M. Kraan, Y. Li, M. Liu, P.F.M. Lopes, M. Mlakar, T.H. Morrison, H.A. Oxenford, G. Pecl, J. Penca, C. Robinson, S.A. Selim, M. Skern-Mauritzen, K. Soejima, D. Soto, A.K. Spalding, A. Vadrot, N. Vaidianu, M. Webber, M.S. Wisz

Abstrakt

Diverse and inclusive marine research is paramount to addressing ocean sustainability challenges in the 21st century, as envisioned by the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. Despite increasing efforts to diversify ocean science, women continue to face barriers at various stages of their career, which inhibits their progression to leadership within academic institutions. In this perspective, we draw on the collective experiences of thirty-four global women leaders, bolstered by a narrative review, to identify practical strategies and actions that will help empower early career women researchers to become the leaders of tomorrow. We propose five strategies: (i) create a more inclusive culture, (ii) ensure early and equitable career development opportunities for women ECRs, (iii) ensure equitable access to funding for women ECRs, (iv) offer mentoring opportunities and, (v) create flexible, family-friendly environments. Transformational, meaningful, and lasting change will only be achieved through commitment and collaborative action across various scales and by multiple stakeholders.

Organisation(en)

Institut für Europarecht, Internationales Recht und Rechtsvergleichung, Department für Funktionelle und Evolutionäre Ökologie, Institut für Politikwissenschaft

Journal

ICES Journal of Marine Science

Band

80

Seiten

56-75

Anzahl der Seiten

20

ISSN

1054-3139

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsac214

Publikationsdatum

2023

Peer-reviewed

Ja

ÖFOS 2012

506007 Internationale Beziehungen

Schlagwörter

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Aquatic Science, Oceanography, Ecology

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 14 – Leben unter Wasser

Link zum Portal

https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/de/publications/5e55dce1-634b-446d-9104-0d414a5e8661