ECOP DEI Survey Analysis

Respondent information

Number of respondents

## [1] 119

COUNTRY (FROM): Unique countries where people are from

## [1] 30
##  [1] "Australia"      "Bangladesh"     "Tanzania"       "Brazil"        
##  [5] "Canada"         "United States"  "India"          "Japan"         
##  [9] "Spain"          "Italy"          "United Kingdom" "Portugal"      
## [13] "France"         "Germany"        "Thailand"       "Nigeria"       
## [17] "China"          "Mexico"         "Ireland"        "Ghana"         
## [21] "Costa Rica"     "Kenya"          "Russia"         "Malaysia"      
## [25] "Cape Verde"     "Kazakhstan"     "Netherlands"    "Fiji"          
## [29] "Venezuela"      "Greece"

COUNTRY (WORK): Unique countries where people work

## [1] 38
##  [1] "Australia"        "Bangladesh"       "Tanzania"         "Brazil"          
##  [5] "Panama"           "United States"    "India"            "Japan"           
##  [9] "Spain"            "Belgium"          "United Kingdom"   "Portugal"        
## [13] "Norway"           "Germany"          "Canada"           "Nigeria"         
## [17] "Mexico"           "China"            "Ireland"          "Hong Kong"       
## [21] "France"           "Ghana"            "Costa Rica"       "Kenya"           
## [25] "Russia"           "Malaysia"         "Vietnam"          "Cape Verde"      
## [29] "Puerto Rico"      "Papua New Guinea" "Kazakhstan"       "Philippines"     
## [33] "Italy"            "Fiji"             "Thailand"         "Venezuela"       
## [37] "Netherlands"      "Greece"

COUNTRY (WORK): map

## These countries need manual matching: United States, Cape Verde

ORGANIZATION: Name

## [1] 114
##   [1] "Sydney Institute of Marine Science"                                                                 
##   [2] "National Oceanographic And Maritime Institute (NOAMI)"                                              
##   [3] "University of Dar es Salaam"                                                                        
##   [4] "Federal University of Santa Catarina"                                                               
##   [5] "Belmont Forum"                                                                                      
##   [6] "University of Arizona "                                                                             
##   [7] "Federal University ofABC"                                                                           
##   [8] "Zoo Outreach Organisation "                                                                         
##   [9] "Japan Meteorological Agency/ Meteorological Research Institute"                                     
##  [10] "Balearic Islands Coastal Observing and Forecasting System"                                          
##  [11] "Institute of Marine Science of barcelona ICM-CSIC"                                                  
##  [12] "Marulho"                                                                                            
##  [13] "Instituto de Investigaciones Mariñas (IIM) - Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)"
##  [14] "Autonomous University of Barcelona"                                                                 
##  [15] "European Marine Board"                                                                              
##  [16] "University of Hull"                                                                                 
##  [17] "Help Images"                                                                                        
##  [18] "GIRT Scientific Divers Pty Ltd"                                                                     
##  [19] "Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology"                                                  
##  [20] "Norwegian Institute for Nature Research"                                                            
##  [21] "Senckenberg Naturmuseum Frankfurt"                                                                  
##  [22] "Gulf of Maine Research Institution"                                                                 
##  [23] "UNESCO IOC"                                                                                         
##  [24] "Maré de Ciência (Tide of Science)"                                                                  
##  [25] "Students on Ice (SOI) foundation "                                                                  
##  [26] "University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria."                                                 
##  [27] "CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research"                             
##  [28] "recent graduate of Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias Marinas del Instituto Politécnico Nacional"
##  [29] "ARTPORT_making waves e.V."                                                                          
##  [30] "South Florida Water Management"                                                                     
##  [31] "Heirs To Our Ocean"                                                                                 
##  [32] "Federal Rural University of Pernambuco"                                                             
##  [33] "Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources"                                    
##  [34] "NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS"                                                                 
##  [35] "ARTPORT_making waves"                                                                               
##  [36] "JAMSTEC"                                                                                            
##  [37] "Marine Institute"                                                                                   
##  [38] "Peace Boat"                                                                                         
##  [39] "Centre for Blue Economy Research and Development Ltd/Gte"                                           
##  [40] "Marine Conservation Institute"                                                                      
##  [41] "Living Sea Sculpture, LLC "                                                                         
##  [42] "Vlaams Instituut Voor de Zee"                                                                       
##  [43] "Nekton Foundation"                                                                                  
##  [44] "City University of Hong Kong"                                                                       
##  [45] "Northern research institute environment and health and safety (INREST)"                             
##  [46] "University of Montpellier"                                                                          
##  [47] "Shimoda Marine Research Center, University of Tsukuba"                                              
##  [48] "Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México"                                                            
##  [49] "Rethink Events "                                                                                    
##  [50] "University of Ghana"                                                                                
##  [51] "MigraMar"                                                                                           
##  [52] "Southern University of Science and Technology"                                                      
##  [53] "Atlantic International Research Centre - AIR Centre"                                                
##  [54] "Technical University of Mombasa/ Ufukwe Marine Centre-Ocean Climate Innovation Hub"                 
##  [55] "Second Institute of Oceanography Ministry of Natural Resources"                                     
##  [56] "Mar y Comercio / Ocean Innovation Hub CA+C"                                                         
##  [57] "Blue Marine Foundation"                                                                             
##  [58] "IOC-UNESCO"                                                                                         
##  [59] "IntelliReefs Nano Tech Ocean Defense"                                                               
##  [60] "Universiti Sains Malaysia"                                                                          
##  [61] "CoopeSoliDar R.L"                                                                                   
##  [62] "Esprit de Velox"                                                                                    
##  [63] "French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) "                              
##  [64] "Atlantic Tecnical University"                                                                       
##  [65] "NOAA - International Tsunami Information Center"                                                    
##  [66] "Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology"                                               
##  [67] "Universidade Técnica do Atlântico (UTA)"                                                            
##  [68] "University of Edinburgh/Ocean Decade Heritage Network (ODHN)"                                       
##  [69] "Deep Ocean Observing Strategy"                                                                      
##  [70] "Cultural Heritage Framework Programme"                                                              
##  [71] "Xiamen University"                                                                                  
##  [72] "University of California San Diego"                                                                 
##  [73] "Mahonia Na Dari Research & Conservation. See www.mndpng.org"                                        
##  [74] "Aquaworld Community Development Initiative "                                                        
##  [75] "Department of Fisheries Malaysia"                                                                   
##  [76] "Caspian Environmental Consortium Ltd."                                                              
##  [77] "Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung"                           
##  [78] "Daluhay - Daloy ng Buhay Inc."                                                                      
##  [79] "School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology, University of Dar es Salaam"                   
##  [80] "Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency"                                                           
##  [81] "Polar Pod Expedition"                                                                               
##  [82] "Fod and Agriculture Organization of the UNited Nations"                                             
##  [83] "Ifremer"                                                                                            
##  [84] "Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO)"                                             
##  [85] "CNRS/IPGP"                                                                                          
##  [86] "Corals for Conservation"                                                                            
##  [87] "International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) - Asia Regional Office"                       
##  [88] "Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Cientificas"                                                
##  [89] "Univeristy of Aveiro"                                                                               
##  [90] "Institut de Ciències del Mar, CSIC"                                                                 
##  [91] "Universidade Federal do Pará"                                                                       
##  [92] "Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel"                                                           
##  [93] "Ocean Networks Canada "                                                                             
##  [94] "Federal Technological University of Paraná"                                                         
##  [95] "Sulubaai Environmental Foundation "                                                                 
##  [96] "Second Institute Of Oceanography, MNR"                                                              
##  [97] "La Salle Campus Barcelona - Universitat Ramon Llull"                                                
##  [98] "Ghana Ocean Climate Innovations Hub"                                                                
##  [99] "São Paulo Research Council"                                                                         
## [100] "Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 "                                                               
## [101] "Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Assosciation"                                                   
## [102] "The Ocean Cleanup"                                                                                  
## [103] "Federal University of São Paulo/ Women's League for the Ocean"                                      
## [104] "International Coral Reef Society"                                                                   
## [105] "University of Cape Coast "                                                                          
## [106] "Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo"                                                             
## [107] "University of Glasgow"                                                                              
## [108] "The Univ of Tokyo"                                                                                  
## [109] "UN Decade Collaborative Center on Ocean-Climate Nexus and Coordination "                            
## [110] "Estuarine and Coastal Studies Foundation"                                                           
## [111] "Nord University"                                                                                    
## [112] "St. Francis Xavier University"                                                                      
## [113] "United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management"                                            
## [114] "RTIS NETWORK"

ORGANIZATION: Scale

## # A tibble: 8 × 3
##   scale_org                                                         n percentage
##   <chr>                                                         <int>      <dbl>
## 1 "international"                                                  43       36.1
## 2 "international, national, sub-national (e.g., state, or loca…    31       26.1
## 3 "national"                                                       22       18.5
## 4 "international, national"                                        12       10.1
## 5 "sub-national (e.g., state, or local)"                            7        5.9
## 6 "international, sub-national (e.g., state, or local)"             2        1.7
## 7 ""                                                                1        0.8
## 8 "national, sub-national (e.g., state, or local)"                  1        0.8

ORGANIZATION: Sector

## # A tibble: 23 × 3
##    sector_org                                                       n percentage
##    <chr>                                                        <int>      <dbl>
##  1 Academia                                                        39       32.8
##  2 Non-governmental/ Non-profit                                    34       28.6
##  3 Government                                                      12       10.1
##  4 Government, Academia                                             8        6.7
##  5 Academia, Non-governmental/ Non-profit                           4        3.4
##  6 Industry/private sector                                          3        2.5
##  7 Academia, Non-governmental/ Non-profit, Foundation/civil so…     2        1.7
##  8 Government, Academia, Non-governmental/ Non-profit, Foundat…     2        1.7
##  9 Academia, Foundation/civil society                               1        0.8
## 10 Academia, Industry/private sector                                1        0.8
## # ℹ 13 more rows

Gender of respondents

##              gender  n percentage
## 1            Female 66       55.5
## 2              Male 51       42.9
## 3 Prefer not to say  2        1.7

Career stage of respondents

##                                                    careerstage  n percentage
## 1 Early-career (0-10 years since completion of highest degree) 42       35.3
## 2  Mid-career (11-20 years since completion of highest degree) 30       25.2
## 3        Senior (>20 years since completion of highest degree) 47       39.5

Other aspects of identity

##  [1] "My identity is best reflected through my contributions to hydro-meteorology, oceanography, and climate science, along with my leadership roles at NOAMI (https://www.noami.org.bd/executive-director/), SAMA (https://southasianmet.org/). At NOAMI, we are promoting the Ocean Decade initiative in Bangladesh through endorsed programs and capacity-building activities focused on ocean conservation and climate action. This opportunity will further enhance our contributions to the initiative. I am committed to advancing research, international collaboration, and capacity-building in these fields."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
##  [2] "Bissexual (LGBTQAPN+)"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
##  [3] "Living with a long-term disease, which is considered a disability"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
##  [4] "Asian descendent, mother of 2 kids."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
##  [5] "I live and work in Canada, but I am of Thai Nationality, adopted and moving to Canada when I was 4 years old. "                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
##  [6] "I am a chronic pain disease patient with limited capacity to climb stairs. I often have limited institutional support because although having a debilitating disease I am not in a wheelchair and can walk acceptably if not in slope areas. Nevertheless, I suffer from extended tiredness and chronical pain, but as it is not visible to common eye, the institution strictly follows the law and I often have problems with the parking of my car. I also have a hereditary hearing disease with severe hearing loss, but there is seldom accommodation of this in meetings and other things. Over time, attention to this has been increasing, but it is still quite difficult. The health services advised me to do not disclose my conditions to my employer under to avoid potential discrimination. I make a special effort for inclusivity at all levels, of all minority groups as much as possible. My action was supposed to be funded by contract, but this has not yet happened, so it is my work and that of four other colleagues, on a voluntary basis, that is advancing the project."
##  [7] "I am Afro-Latino"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
##  [8] "senior researcher"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
##  [9] "BIPOC, queer"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
## [10] "https://www.intellireefs.com/  Donate Oceanite to SIDS/GLISPA and as we are now, Innovating Species Seeding and High Biodiversity Ocean Kelp and Coral Infrastructure"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
## [11] "Lusophone researcher from a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), actively working to foster regional cooperation, promote equitable access to science, and enhance the visibility of underrepresented voices in ocean-related education, research, and policy in West Africa."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
## [12] "I also have French nationality and mixed ethnic background"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
## [13] "Also French citizen and mixed ethnic background"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
## [14] "Cora filled out from PDF"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
## [15] "I'm of African descent"

ACTION INFORMATION

ACTION: name

## [1] 106
##   [1] "Animal-Borne Ocean Sensors: A decadal vision through new eyes"                                                                                                                                      
##   [2] "Study of Recent behavior of the Cyclones and Marine Heatwaves"                                                                                                                                      
##   [3] "Nature based Solutions for Mitigation of Watershed pollution: Cross-habitat facilitation by coastal seagrass meadows (SOMWAT)"                                                                      
##   [4] "Hyperspectral sensing of coastal soils"                                                                                                                                                             
##   [5] "Belmont Forum Ocean Collaborative Research Actions (BF-OCRAs)"                                                                                                                                      
##   [6] "F3 Future of Fish Feed"                                                                                                                                                                             
##   [7] "InterAntar - mediação das ciências polares"                                                                                                                                                         
##   [8] "1OCEAN  (Ocean conservation educator and action network)"                                                                                                                                           
##   [9] "Synergistic Observing Network for Ocean Prediction"                                                                                                                                                 
##  [10] "Coastal Ocean Resource Environment"                                                                                                                                                                 
##  [11] "MINKA citizen science observatory"                                                                                                                                                                  
##  [12] "Recovering and reusing ghost nets (NETS FOR THE OCEAN)"                                                                                                                                             
##  [13] "Ocean observations of surface waters in Galicia (BOGAR)"                                                                                                                                            
##  [14] "Cultural Heritage Framework Programme"                                                                                                                                                              
##  [15] "European Marine Board"                                                                                                                                                                              
##  [16] "Women from the Sea"                                                                                                                                                                                 
##  [17] "GIRT Scientific Divers"                                                                                                                                                                             
##  [18] "Indigenous People, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and Climate Change: The Iconic Underwater Cultural Heritage of Stone Tidal Weirs"                                                              
##  [19] "Long-term effects of environmental changes on Arctic seabirds: effects of seasonal distribution and contamination on population dynamics (ACCUMULATION)"                                            
##  [20] "Aleutian Trench Biodiversity Studies (AleutBio)"                                                                                                                                                    
##  [21] "Fisheries Strategies for Changing Oceans and Resilient Ecosystems by 2030"                                                                                                                          
##  [22] "OceanTeacher Global Academy: Building Capacity and Accelerated Technology Transfer for the Ocean Decade"                                                                                            
##  [23] "Maré de Ciência (Tide of Science)"                                                                                                                                                                  
##  [24] "Blue Futures Pathways"                                                                                                                                                                              
##  [25] "Environmental Vulnerability Mapping, West Africa"                                                                                                                                                   
##  [26] "UNESCO Chair OceanExpert"                                                                                                                                                                           
##  [27] "The Mantaverse"                                                                                                                                                                                     
##  [28] "ARTPORT_WE ARE OCEAN Global Program"                                                                                                                                                                
##  [29] "NOAA Harmful Algal Bloom Forecasting"                                                                                                                                                               
##  [30] "Heirs to Our Ocean"                                                                                                                                                                                 
##  [31] "Global Estuaries Monitoring (GEM) Programme"                                                                                                                                                        
##  [32] "Mitigation of Natural Incidence Towards Oceanic Resilience (MoNITOR)"                                                                                                                               
##  [33] "An Observing Air-Sea Interactions Strategy (OASIS)"                                                                                                                                                 
##  [34] "Explore the strongest ocean current in the Western Pacific: the 2nd Cooperative Study of Kuroshio and Adjacent Regions – from its sciences to human well beings"                                    
##  [35] "Our Shared Ocean"                                                                                                                                                                                   
##  [36] "Peace Boat US - Youth for the SDGs Program"                                                                                                                                                         
##  [37] "Ocean Literacy With All (OLWA): the change we need for the ocean we want"                                                                                                                           
##  [38] "Blue Parks"                                                                                                                                                                                         
##  [39] "The Cozumel Coral Conservatory"                                                                                                                                                                     
##  [40] "From global gazetteer to global community"                                                                                                                                                          
##  [41] "The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census"                                                                                                                                                          
##  [42] "Preventive Management of Industrial-Port zones (Enviro-Actions)"                                                                                                                                    
##  [43] "Fish biodiversity facing global change (FishGLOB)"                                                                                                                                                  
##  [44] "International CO2 Natural Analogues Network"                                                                                                                                                        
##  [45] "Challenger 150 - A Decade to Study Deep-Sea Life"                                                                                                                                                   
##  [46] "Blue Food Innovation Summit"                                                                                                                                                                        
##  [47] "Mangroves as Nature-based Solutions to Coastal Hazards in Eastern Ghana (MANCOGA)"                                                                                                                  
##  [48] "Migravías: Connecting marine protected areas (MPAs) with ocean swimways to protect migratory routes of endangered species between critical habitats."                                               
##  [49] "Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) and the Preparing Shenzhen Ocean University (SOU)"                                                                                          
##  [50] "BlueMissionAA"                                                                                                                                                                                      
##  [51] "Ufukwe Marine Center- Ocean Climate Innovation Hub (UMC)"                                                                                                                                           
##  [52] "Blue Economy Coalition for Ocean Climate Solutions"                                                                                                                                                 
##  [53] "Solent Seascape Project (SSP)"                                                                                                                                                                      
##  [54] "Early Career Ocean Professionals"                                                                                                                                                                   
##  [55] "Coral Reef Restoration Engaging Local Stakeholders Using Novel Biomimicking IntelliReefs"                                                                                                           
##  [56] "Accelerating capacity development transformations in the Western Pacific - Regional Network of Training and Research Centers (RTRCs) on Marine Science"                                             
##  [57] "Costa Rica and Honduras collective action for the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for the sustainability of small scale fishing in the context of food security and poverty eradication."
##  [58] "Esprit de Velox"                                                                                                                                                                                    
##  [59] "Impact of Black Carbon in South East Asia"                                                                                                                                                          
##  [60] "West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use: Cabo Verde Graduate School on Climate Change and Marine Sciences"                                                       
##  [61] "Integrating Coastal Hazard Warning Systems for TAC"                                                                                                                                                 
##  [62] "Monitoring of the deep-sea organisms for MPAs"                                                                                                                                                      
##  [63] "Deep Ocean Observing Strategy (DOOS)"                                                                                                                                                               
##  [64] "Coastal Zones Under Intensifying Human Activities and Changing Climate: A Regional Programme Integrating Science, Management and Society to Support Ocean Sustainability"                           
##  [65] "Educating a Blue Generation"                                                                                                                                                                        
##  [66] "Plastic Mop Up"                                                                                                                                                                                     
##  [67] "Sustainable Total Value Chain of Cockle Industry"                                                                                                                                                   
##  [68] "Caspian Sea Carbon Dioxide Removal Project (CaspianCDR)"                                                                                                                                            
##  [69] "ORCHESTRA"                                                                                                                                                                                          
##  [70] "Bioregional Resilience: Professional CRM Planning"                                                                                                                                                  
##  [71] "Protecting the estuaries of WIO region"                                                                                                                                                             
##  [72] "C-SCOPE in Action"                                                                                                                                                                                  
##  [73] "Polar Pod Expedition"                                                                                                                                                                               
##  [74] "Digital innovation Hand-in-Hand with fisheries and ecosystems scientific monitoring"                                                                                                                
##  [75] "One Ocean Network for Deep Observation"                                                                                                                                                             
##  [76] "Ocean Biomolecular Observing Network"                                                                                                                                                               
##  [77] "Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO)"                                                                                                                                             
##  [78] "Global Ocean Oxygen Database and Atlas"                                                                                                                                                             
##  [79] "Reefs Of Hope: Coral-Focused Climate Adaptation"                                                                                                                                                    
##  [80] "Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem Project II (BOBLME II)"                                                                                                                                        
##  [81] "TAC Pollutants Observatory"                                                                                                                                                                         
##  [82] "EuroMarine Outlook on International Ocean Programs"                                                                                                                                                 
##  [83] "Observatory of Marine Anthropogenic Litter"                                                                                                                                                         
##  [84] "OASIS"                                                                                                                                                                                              
##  [85] "Ocean Networks Canada"                                                                                                                                                                              
##  [86] "Assessing Multiple Stressors in Coastal Ecosystems"                                                                                                                                                 
##  [87] "Sea Academy+"                                                                                                                                                                                       
##  [88] "Digital Deep-sea Typical Habitats (Digital DEPTH)"                                                                                                                                                  
##  [89] "DEUTERONOISE"                                                                                                                                                                                       
##  [90] "Ghana Ocean Climate Innovations Hub  (GOCIB)"                                                                                                                                                       
##  [91] "FAPESP Program on South Atlantic and Antarctica (FAPESP PROASA)"                                                                                                                                    
##  [92] "The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project"                                                                                                                                                    
##  [93] "Western Indian Ocean Marine Conservation Program (MARCOP)"                                                                                                                                          
##  [94] "Automated Debris Imaging System of ocean plastic"                                                                                                                                                   
##  [95] "Women in blue: gender equity for ocean sustainability"                                                                                                                                              
##  [96] "International Coral Reef Society (ICRS)"                                                                                                                                                            
##  [97] "Global Ecosystem for Ocean Solutions (GEOS)"                                                                                                                                                        
##  [98] "Recycling on the development of sensor for oceans"                                                                                                                                                  
##  [99] "Integrating aquaculture with capture fisheries to avert hunger in coastal communities in Africa"                                                                                                    
## [100] "Ecosystem Studies of Subarctic and Arctic Seas"                                                                                                                                                     
## [101] "High-resolution sea ice forecast in ARCtic routes (HiARC)"                                                                                                                                          
## [102] "A new vision for coastal resilience"                                                                                                                                                                
## [103] "Nord Observations and Research on marine Life"                                                                                                                                                      
## [104] "X-Oceans: Enhancing Ocean Literacy in Youth in Rural Northeastern Nova Scotia"                                                                                                                      
## [105] "IGIF-Hydro"                                                                                                                                                                                         
## [106] "1000 Ocean Start-Ups Coalition"

ACTION: Type

##   Type.of.Action  n percentage
## 1        Project 72       62.1
## 2      Programme 24       20.7
## 3   Contribution 20       17.2

ACTION: Role

##                                                                                                                                                                                                                       What.is.your.role.in.the.Decade.Action.
## 1                                                                                                                                                                                   Action lead - your name is listed a primary contact for the Decade Action
## 2                                                                                                                                                           member/participant - you participate in the Decade action but are not funded by the Decade Action
## 3                                                                                                                                                                                              Action employee - you are funded to work for the Decade Action
## 4                                                                                                                                                                                leadership/advisory committee - you serve on a governing body for the Action
## 5                                                                                                     Action lead - your name is listed a primary contact for the Decade Action, leadership/advisory committee - you serve on a governing body for the Action
## 6                                                                                Action lead - your name is listed a primary contact for the Decade Action, member/participant - you participate in the Decade action but are not funded by the Decade Action
## 7                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       project endorsed lead
## 8                                     Action lead - your name is listed a primary contact for the Decade Action, leadership/advisory committee - you serve on a governing body for the Action, Action employee - you are funded to work for the Decade Action
## 9  Action lead - your name is listed a primary contact for the Decade Action, leadership/advisory committee - you serve on a governing body for the Action, member/participant - you participate in the Decade action but are not funded by the Decade Action
## 10                                                                                                                                                                                                        Original action lead, currently support action lead
## 11                                                                                                               leadership/advisory committee - you serve on a governing body for the Action, Action employee - you are funded to work for the Decade Action
## 12                                                                                                                                                            leadership/advisory committee - you serve on a governing body for the Action, Président founder
##     n percentage
## 1  76       63.9
## 2  14       11.8
## 3  10        8.4
## 4   6        5.0
## 5   4        3.4
## 6   3        2.5
## 7   1        0.8
## 8   1        0.8
## 9   1        0.8
## 10  1        0.8
## 11  1        0.8
## 12  1        0.8

ACTION: Underrepresented?

##               underrep  n percentage
## 1                   No 65       54.6
## 2                  Yes 34       28.6
## 3           Don't know 16       13.4
## 4 Prefer not to answer  4        3.4

ACTION: Hours

##   mean_hours
## 1   56.52101

ACTION: Focus

STRATEGIES

STRATEGIES: more on trainings - counts are mandatory, optoional, annual, regularly

##   How.frequently.does.your.Decade.Action.provide.DEI.related.trainings..e.g...cultural.awareness..unconscious.bias..inclusive.language..and.is.participation.mandatory.or.optional.for.Decade.Action.participants.
## 1                                                                                                                                                                         Decade Action does not provide trainings
## 2                                                                                                                                     Occasionally (e.g., every few years or when needed) & trainings are optional
## 3                                                                                                                                                                                                   not applicable
## 4                                                                                                                                                                                                      I dont know
## 5                                                                                                                                    Occasionally (e.g., every few years or when needed) & trainings are mandatory
## 6                                                                                                                                        Regularly (e.g., 2 times per year or more often) & trainings are optional
## 7                                                                                                                                                                                Annually & trainings are optional
## 8                                                                                                                                        Regularly (e.g., 2 times per year or more often) & trainings are required
## 9                                                                                                                                                                               Annually & trainings are mandatory
##    n
## 1 43
## 2 23
## 3 23
## 4  7
## 5  7
## 6  6
## 7  4
## 8  4
## 9  2
## [1] 13
## [1] 33
## [1] 6
## [1] 10

OTHER STRATEGIES IN PLACE

##             word  n
## 1            dei 12
## 2         action 11
## 3  participation  9
## 4    communities  7
## 5           plan  7
## 6        support  7
## 7          youth  7
## 8         gender  6
## 9      languages  6
## 10         local  6
## 11      research  6
## 12      students  6
## 13      training  6
## 14        decade  5
## 15       diverse  5

EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES

##             word  n
## 1      community 11
## 2          local  9
## 3     engagement  8
## 4  participation  8
## 5        funding  7
## 6     indigenous  7
## 7         action  6
## 8         career  5
## 9         decade  5
## 10           dei  5
## 11          ecop  5
## 12   initiatives  5
## 13    leadership  5
## 14         level  5
## 15        marine  5

BARRIERS: phrases

##                                                                                    phrase
## 1                                                                        Time constraints
## 2                                                  Limited funding or financial resources
## 3                                               Limited institutional support or capacity
## 4                            Cultural resistance to change/culture does not facilitate it
## 5 Lack of recognition or fear that work will hinder career progression and job insecurity
## 6                                    Knowledge about how to best implement DEI strategies
## 7                                                                                   Other
##   count
## 1    47
## 2    89
## 3    42
## 4    23
## 5    15
## 6    48
## 7    12

BARRIERS:OTHER DESCRIPTIONS

## # A tibble: 13 × 1
##    barriers_clean                                                               
##    <chr>                                                                        
##  1 Know how to behave in some situation, eg, autists.                           
##  2 Things I request and were considered in the application advance at a very sl…
##  3 Once the project has more collaborators we can develop DEI strategies. Curre…
##  4 Specific to U.S. - fear of losing funding, given the current political movem…
##  5 Current international politics                                               
##  6 States and the Decade does not give true value to SSF in its strategies and …
##  7 Government policies that prevent DEI activities                              
##  8 In the whole project we appointed 4-5 people. Hence there was not much scope…
##  9 None                                                                         
## 10 Available capacity to deliver DEI strategically                              
## 11 US Executive Orders                                                          
## 12 By the nature of our project, it is a very diverse group of people from many…
## 13 A lack of coordinated metrics and monitoring mechanisms to track DEI outcome…

ENABLERS;ENABLERS2 COMBINED

## # A tibble: 20 × 3
##    word         Enablers Enablers2
##    <chr>           <int>     <int>
##  1 dei                13        13
##  2 funding            10        17
##  3 strategies          8         6
##  4 diverse             6         5
##  5 efforts             6         3
##  6 local               6         6
##  7 support             6         8
##  8 community           5         7
##  9 decade              5         5
## 10 ocean               5         3
## 11 partnerships        5         4
## 12 team                5         0
## 13 action              4         4
## 14 approach            4         2
## 15 commitment          4         1
## 16 inclusion           4         3
## 17 indigenous          4         3
## 18 resources           4         9
## 19 staff               4         2
## 20 advisory            3         0

MORE: ENABLERS

##                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  What.has.enabled.your.Decade.Action.to.carry.out.DEI.strategies.
## 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
## 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Institutional Commitment – NOAMI and SAMA’s focus on DEI drives our initiatives. Collaborative Partnerships – Regional and global networks offer diverse insights and resources. Gender Policies – Organizational strategies promote women’s leadership in ocean science. Community Involvement – Engaging local populations ensures strategies are culturally relevant
## 3                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Impact on the society I work with
## 4                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Being in an academic environment with a great deal of diversity in our University (e.g., across geographic regions, gender, age, career stage, education, backgrounds, etc.)
## 5                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The willingness and interest of our Members - but also it is required for us to meet the Belmont Forum Challenge, and to truly engage with transdiciplinary, societally relevant reseach/
## 6  A combination of collaborative partnerships, institutional support, and a community-centric approach has enabled our Decade Action to effectively implement DEI strategies:  Strong Collaborative Networks: Partnerships with local educators, NGOs, and community leaders have provided us with the necessary insights and resources to design culturally relevant and accessible programs.  Support from Global Organizations: Endorsements and funding from entities like National Geographic and the UN Ocean Decade have helped sustain and scale our initiatives.  Participatory Approach: Involving community members and educators in the creation and implementation of our materials ensures that our efforts are grounded in local needs and realities.  Commitment to Inclusive Practices: A shared vision among our team and partners, centered on fairness and inclusivity, drives our ongoing efforts to break down barriers to ocean literacy.
## 7                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  In my project, we accept members of all social minorities without distinction.
## 8                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Our efforts are limited due to the lack of funding.
## 9                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    geeting more audience and communication tool
## 10                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         My only purpose of it.
## 11                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  EMB Secretariat staff all participated in Gender, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training which helped us to have a deeper understanding of the topic, and develop our plan.
## 12                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Diverse stakeholders and partners. Technological innovation
## 13                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Even before the Decade Action, DEI and DEI strategies is at the core values for SOI Foundation so it is easy to integrate into this initiative as it institutional at where I work. 
## 14                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             DEI is part of the objectives of the Decade Action
## 15                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Not applicable yet - my action is in early stages but this survey has just taught me quite a bit about how to go forward with DEI as a more central tenet.
## 16                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Our ability to implement effective DEI strategies stems from an organizational culture that prioritizes inclusion and equity. Additionally, having youth lead our work has been instrumental, providing us with insights and resources that help tailor our approaches to meet the specific needs of different groups.
## 17                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The team of the project is composed by people from diverse background with different career status.
## 18                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Commitment from core members to carry out DEI efforts, specially by seeking and encouraging the participation of underrepresented groups. Having funding opportunities for ECOPs (e.g. to support travel, award participation, etc.)
## 19                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The mindset and vision of our director and her team
## 20                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      funding support for ECOPs
## 21                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            More than 41 years of sailing with Peace Boat and enabling change through direct grassroots actions and connecting with local, indigenous and youth groups globally has allowed us to understand local realities and help to elevate those voices. 
## 22                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Commitment and support from Marine Conservation Institute leadership
## 23                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Not sure how to answer this, but will try. We have many members in our coalition from diverse backgrounds so it naturally is diverse and inclusive. Women and men of different ages, education, skills, cultural backgrounds. 
## 24                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Articulation of organisation values
## 25                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The team already includes members of underrepresented groups.
## 26                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Technology advancements, and AI have enabled our DEI strategies, as well as a clearly written and agreed upon set of DEIA policies and principles that were adopted by all Belmont Forum Members last year. 
## 27                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Create deep ocean capacity in Africa
## 28                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              -
## 29                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Collaboration
## 30                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      I have experienced the difficulty as an ECOP and understand exact what is the need for ECOP and DEI. Also, I has been working as JEDI advisory committee.
## 31                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Not a specific strategy but we're centered around social inclusion. 
## 32                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Funding, staff time specifically for outreach and engagement
## 33                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          I rarely hire outside of female, culturally aware teams, having grown up with tribal colleagues, and joining GLISPA and SIDS efforts, the indigenous and cultural partnerships are vital to the success of ANY ocean or coastal project, I would say imperative to the immediate, and certainly the lasting integration into the education and awareness of cultural traditions and longing for the Blue Planet to be healthy, so that people may be healthy as well.
## 34                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Our experience with this has more than 30 years. 
## 35                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              our determination
## 36                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The procedure stated above was proposed and decided in the Advisory Council. 
## 37                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Networks of people, professionals.  Trust and confidence in leadership.
## 38                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Support from philanthropy and NSF
## 39                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Donor funding
## 40                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              our own tenacity as an organization - a strong board of directors
## 41                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The Decade could so far not be implemented due to lack of funding.
## 42                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Reluying on good international practices
## 43                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Being able to integrate these into our ways of working, wihtout necessarily having heavy-duty procedures and strategies written out. 
## 44                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Being a UK charity and having access to training resources
## 45                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         We work in poor indigenous communities and hire indigenous staff more than half of them of them women.
## 46                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Experience, know how and funding
## 47                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  suport from our origin institutions, exceptional motivation from participants
## 48                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    By adopting an open approach that anyone with the habilities and willingness to contribute and participate.
## 49                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Our principles, external funding 
## 50                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Involving key organizational staff with knowledge and experience to ensure equitable practices. 
## 51                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            We are on the ground since 10 years
## 52                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The vision of FAPESP, which was established in 2022 in favor od DEI
## 53                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Adequate funding and good communications
## 54                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               will to have a more diversity inside the society
## 55                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          to create a international research team and community
## 56                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         work/position autonomy
## 57                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Three main factors have enabled our DEI efforts:  Mandate from the UN-GGIM Committee of Experts, which recognizes inclusion and equity as essential for sustainable geospatial frameworks.  Partnerships with regional committees, SIDS alliances, and intergovernmental bodies that represent diverse communities.  A flexible, country-driven approach that allows DEI strategies to be shaped by local needs, rather than imposed top-down.
## 58                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The reality we are whitnessing
## Joining with `by = join_by(word)`
##                  word  n
## 1                 dei 13
## 2             funding 10
## 3          strategies  8
## 4             diverse  6
## 5             efforts  6
## 6               local  6
## 7             support  6
## 8           community  5
## 9              decade  5
## 10              ocean  5
## 11       partnerships  5
## 12               team  5
## 13             action  4
## 14           approach  4
## 15         commitment  4
## 16          inclusion  4
## 17         indigenous  4
## 18          resources  4
## 19              staff  4
## 20           advisory  3
## 21        backgrounds  3
## 22      collaborative  3
## 23           cultural  3
## 24         culturally  3
## 25          diversity  3
## 26          education  3
## 27            enabled  3
## 28             equity  3
## 29         experience  3
## 30             gender  3
## 31           insights  3
## 32      institutional  3
## 33         leadership  3
## 34           networks  3
## 35     organizational  3
## 36             people  3
## 37          practices  3
## 38            project  3
## 39           relevant  3
## 40             vision  3
## 41         applicable  2
## 42            belmont  2
## 43             career  2
## 44           centered  2
## 45          committee  2
## 46        communities  2
## 47               core  2
## 48            council  2
## 49             create  2
## 50            decided  2
## 51             drives  2
## 52                due  2
## 53                e.g  2
## 54               ecop  2
## 55              ecops  2
## 56          educators  2
## 57            ensures  2
## 58              forum  2
## 59         geographic  2
## 60             global  2
## 61            healthy  2
## 62             helped  2
## 63               hire  2
## 64          implement  2
## 65          inclusive  2
## 66        initiatives  2
## 67          integrate  2
## 68      international  2
## 69          involving  2
## 70               lack  2
## 71               meet  2
## 72      participation  2
## 73           partners  2
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## 75         principles  2
## 76          procedure  2
## 77           proposed  2
## 78          realities  2
## 79           regional  2
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## 81             social  2
## 82            society  2
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## 87   underrepresented  2
## 88         understand  2
## 89             values  2
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## 100            accept  1
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## 103           actions  1
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## 106           adopted  1
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## 288          required  1
## 289           reseach  1
## 290          research  1
## 291           sailing  1
## 292            sama’s  1
## 293             scale  1
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## 296           seeking  1
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## 299            shared  1
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## 312            suport  1
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## 317            taught  1
## 318             teams  1
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## 324              tool  1
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## 335             vital  1
## 336            voices  1
## 337       whitnessing  1
## 338           wihtout  1
## 339           women’s  1

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## 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
## 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Leadership Support – Strong backing from NOAMI and SAMA leadership ensures DEI integration. Diversity-Focused Policies – Establishing frameworks that prioritize equal access and opportunities. Mentorship for Marginalized Groups – Offering guidance to early-career professionals from underrepresented backgrounds. Cross-Sector Collaboration – Engaging diverse stakeholders fosters a broader range of perspectives. Community Involvement – Empowering local and indigenous communities ensures inclusive decision-making. Targeted Capacity Building – Tailoring programs to provide equitable development for underserved groups. Inclusive Communication – Creating accessible content in multiple languages broadens participation.
## 3                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Collaboration
## 4                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Patience is needed. It takes time to change culture. 
## 5                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           effective engagement and communication, and resources (staff time or funds)
## 6                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Information and benchmarking
## 7  Drawing on my experience several key factors, strategies, and enablers have been instrumental—and could further promote—DEI in our Action:  Community Engagement and Co-Creation: Working directly with local communities and Indigenous groups ensures that our educational materials and conservation strategies are culturally relevant and grounded in local realities. This participatory approach not only validates traditional knowledge but also empowers community members to contribute actively to decision-making.  Multilingual and Accessible Content: Creating educational resources in multiple languages and using diverse formats (visual, auditory, interactive) helps break down communication barriers. This strategy ensures that information is accessible to people with varied learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.  Inclusive Partnerships and Collaborative Networks: Collaborations with local NGOs, educators, and global organizations have provided critical resources and insights. These partnerships foster a shared vision of inclusivity and equity, ensuring that diverse perspectives are woven into the fabric of our initiatives.  Empowerment Initiatives: Supporting community-led projects—such as women’s self-help groups and youth-led conservation efforts—builds local capacity and reinforces ownership of DEI initiatives. When communities lead projects, it encourages broader participation and sustainable impact.  Institutional Support and Leadership Commitment: Having backing from influential organizations and leaders within the conservation space ensures that DEI is not an afterthought but a core component of strategy. This support often translates into dedicated funding, training, and resources that further reinforce inclusive practices.  Ongoing Feedback and Adaptability: Regularly gathering insights from educators, community members, and other stakeholders helps us to refine our approach continuously. This feedback loop ensures that the strategies remain responsive to evolving needs and challenges, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in DEI practices.
## 8                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          To encourage participation from minorities in the research community by actively organizing summer schools and other events.
## 9                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Our efforts are limited due to the lack of funding.
## 10                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           don't know
## 11                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         We are a very small organization and it is hard to promote specific policies
## 12                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Sharing best pratices and experiences with others.
## 13                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Without financial resources nothing meaningful can be progressed at this time
## 14                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Unity in Diversity
## 15                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dedicated funding to explore DEI issues
## 16                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Funding
## 17                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Availabilty of funding support
## 18                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           The endorsement process for my project as a Decade Action was completed in March of last year. Since then, activities have been carried out according to the planned schedule, with a particular focus on field campaigns conducted in April and October. These periods were dedicated to intensive data collection in remote areas, which unfortunately made it impossible for me to participate in the two online events I was invited to during the year, due to limited connectivity and the operational demands of fieldwork.  As a result, I have not been fully up to date with some of the discussions and resources shared during those events, which has limited my ability to provide detailed responses to certain questions in this form. I remain committed to the goals of the Decade and look forward to engaging more actively as the project progresses.
## 19                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The language barrier is a big issue for promoting JEDI principle. But the new technology of AI-based translation is helpful to remove the barrier.
## 20                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Speak about biases openly. Bring representatives of different groups to activities/discussion.
## 21                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         I would rather ask for such: seminars/webinars + written toolkits to learn respective strategies which can help us implement DEI in an effective, easy and professional way.
## 22                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       equity of evaluation for scientific activities
## 23                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Learning from other organizations and working with funding partners to provide more scholarships has been a key part of our work and has helped to increase participation from diverse groups.
## 24                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Better use of social media and events targeting specific communities 
## 25                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      AI has been a huge enabler with relation to language inclusion.
## 26                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Human rights, ehics code, integrity workshops, talks, understand the cultural context
## 27                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    -
## 28                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Collaboration with expert organizations and programs.
## 29                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Specific funding for outreach roles, volunteering opportunities, educational resources etc. Using recruiting agencies that aim to reduce bias in the hiring process
## 30                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Funding will help to support people from the regions that cannot support ECOPs to go to conferences etc
## 31                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    All of our contracts for coral, kelp, and species restoration come with an inclusion of scholarships for SDG5 women and girls in science. As a company, there is less profit, as a factor of permanence, and acceptance of ocean education always brings the probability, and risk mitigation success long term, that is profit for IntelliReefs.
## 32                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        All efforts have to be recognized and value. 
## 33                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             we've been now trying to build closer partnerships with universtities to try and involve ECOPs as soon as possible, and offer the opportunity to let both paths converge
## 34                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Sharing of experiences, supporting. 
## 35                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Through cultural heritage as a conduit, we're working to build more inclusive ocean conservation and governance
## 36                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Continued funding, change in government policies
## 37                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Targeted funding
## 38                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Using science-based analysis on particpatory and inclusuve communication  collaboration discussions to form effective strategies
## 39                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The Decade could so far not be implemented due to lack of funding.
## 40                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Not enough info to give an honest answer
## 41                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           On-line training can be useful, especially for international groups where not everyone is exposed to these through their own institutions.
## 42                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Training capacity events
## 43                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Training and funding 
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## 45                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       working bottom-up with societal agents, endorsing and promoting citizen awareness, networking and mobilisation
## 46                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       An open participation model for anyone able to contribute has been a key enabler regarding DEI in our Action, which promoted different perspectives, everyone collaboration, and broader community engagement.
## 47                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Other agencies' and organizations' DEI resources
## 48                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Funding opportunities are key. For example, as a implementing partner we are currently seeking funding to continue the next phase of the Advancing Indigenous Partnerships in Ocean Science for Sustainability (AIPOSS) Decade-endorsed project, of which our organization was a lead partner in. I understand funding is always challenging, but at least in my own experience the tools/projects/plans are often already there and teams just require the resources and staff to execute. 
## 49                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Proximity , we live on an small island with neighbors communities 
## 50                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Most of our partners are from industry or overseas government agencies, so we are limited in how any DEI measures we support can influence external agencies.
## 51                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            funding would be helpfull
## 52                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Combining personal job with Decade action
## 53                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Time and funding are essential for conducting regular research into DEI, as they help determine whether existing measures are effective. Additionally, ongoing investment is crucial because new vulnerabilities continue to emerge, demanding updated and responsive DEI strategies
## 54                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   no
## 55                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Actively hiring facilitators of diverse backgrounds for better representation of under-represented individuals.
## 56                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     What promotes DEI in IGIF Hydro? 1.\tStrong Institutional Mandate o\tThe UN GGIM Committee of Experts formally supports diversity and inclusion—reflected in IGIF Hydro’s Strategic Pathways, which emphasize “guide and encourage … transparent, diversity, equitable and inclusive use of geospatial information”. o\tA clear governance framework ensures equitable representation across regions, domains (marine vs terrestrial), and stakeholder groups, aligning with SP1 on institutions UN-GGIMUN-GGIM. 2.\tCapacity Development & Knowledge Exchange o\tIGIF Hydro’s foci on capacity and knowledge sharing empower underrepresented countries (e.g., SIDS, LDCs) to lead data collection, management, and governance. o\tTechnical guidance, including IGIF MSDI maturity roadmaps, helps countries “begin or recently started” their geospatial journeys—reducing disparities. 3.\tStandards and Interoperability Communities o\tInvolvement in global bodies (IHO, ISO, OGC) ensures marginalized voices are included in developing interoperable standards, fostering equitable participation. o\tHarmonization between marine and terrestrial systems builds inclusive data ecosystems where all domain custodians are represented. 4.\tMulti-stakeholder, Regionally Balanced Collaboration o\tIGIF Hydro fosters international, regional, and national cooperation—actively encouraging “geographic and thematic balance” in leadership and engagement. o\tRegional implementation (e.g., Africa, SIDS) ensures local context, equity, and ownership. 5.\tPurpose Driven Innovation & Financial Models o\tSP5 and SP3 support inclusive innovation—e.g., “leapfrogging” technologies via open platforms that benefit low-capacity regions. o\tPromotion of fair data licensing balances data accessibility with sustainable revenues—supporting equitable access without excluding stakeholders without means. 
## 57                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Lack of recognition mainly
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