Inclusive restoration: ten recommendations to support LGBTQ+ researchers in restoration science

Scientists who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or members of other marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+) face serious disparities compared to their non‐LGBTQ+ peers. Restoration science presents additional risks for LGBTQ+ researchers, including exte...

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Published in:Restoration ecology 2023-03, Vol.31 (3), p.n/a
Main Authors: Toone, Trevyn A., Ahler, Sam J., Larson, Julie E., Luong, Justin C., Martínez‐Baena, Francisco, Ordóñez‐Parra, Carlos A., Silva, Mateus C., Ouderaa, Isabelle B. C.
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Language:English
Subjects:
Bisexuality
conservation
disparities
Ecosystem restoration
Environmental restoration
Gender
inclusion
LGBTQ inequality
Principles
Sexual behavior
STEM
UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
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Summary:Scientists who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or members of other marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+) face serious disparities compared to their non‐LGBTQ+ peers. Restoration science presents additional risks for LGBTQ+ researchers, including extensive time in the field—sometimes in locations that are hostile to LGBTQ+ people or create discomfort around gender expression and sexual orientation. At the same time, restoration science is uniquely positioned to create change: the same principles that shape ecosystem restoration also provide a blueprint for cultivating inclusion in science. We present 10 recommendations for LGBTQ+ inclusion based on four guiding restoration principles: (1) Context is key; (2) Healthy environments require support; (3) Success needs to be defined; and (4) A diverse future is worth striving for. We provide concrete actions that individuals and institutions can take and emphasize the positive outcomes that LGBTQ+ inclusion can generate for a healthier restoration community.
ISSN:1061-2971
1526-100X
DOI:10.1111/rec.13743