Statement in Support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for AGU GeoHealth Section

Area of Science:

• Earth and Health Sciences
• Public Health
• Geophysical Sciences
• Biological Sciences

Background:

• The American Geophysical Union's GeoHealth section fosters interdisciplinary collaboration.
• This section unites researchers from geophysical, biological, and public health fields.
• A shared passion for research at the nexus of Earth and health sciences drives the section.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the GeoHealth section's official statement supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
• To outline the section's commitment to advancing understanding of environment-human health interactions.
• To detail planned activities for a sustained focus on DEI issues within the GeoHealth community.

Main Methods:

• This commentary outlines the GeoHealth section's DEI statement.
• The text describes the section's composition and research focus.
• Activities supporting DEI are presented within the commentary.

Main Results:

• The GeoHealth section formally endorses principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• The section is positioned as an open community for diverse scientific backgrounds.
• A commitment to integrating DEI into research on environmental health interactions is established.

Conclusions:

• The GeoHealth section will actively promote DEI within its community and research endeavors.
• Advancing the understanding of environmental influences on human health and well-being is a key objective.
• The section commits to implementing specific activities to ensure a robust and ongoing focus on DEI.