Our four-pillar framework outlines a vision where equality, diversity, and inclusion are considered in every aspect of the Institute’s activities and functioning.
We seek to achieve this vision through actions designated in our IoZ EDI Action Plan 2022-2024.
Inclusive and diverse representation
We strive to maximise diversity in all aspects of the Institute’s work and governance structures, at all times. We actively promote the emergence of a more diverse community of conservation scientists through the learning, mentoring and work opportunities we offer.
Our accompanying actions for representation include:
- Explicitly consider diversity in all ZSL science committees
- Link our EDI statement to all recruitment adverts in Science
- Diversify Science Directorate social media feeds, communication, and blogs
- Creation of a Student EDI Forum
Transparent and equitable science
We seek to engage local scientists and local communities with our science on an equitable basis, both nationally and internationally; to support research capacity building whenever possible, and to co-develop research projects that directly benefit local scientists and communities. We endeavour to acknowledge, value and celebrate the contributions of all individuals, organisations and communities to our achievements, past and present.
Our accompanying actions for science include:
- Create a diversity award, given to staff and students that demonstrate high level of engagement and co-design with local scientists and communities
- Monitor how many of our publication have co-authors from the country where we work
- Develop an EDI action plan for all ZSL-led peer reviewed journals
- Efforts to better highlight and recognize the contributions of under-represented communities to conservation
