Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
The Society is committed to the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) throughout the practice, study and teaching of geography.
Reports, guidance and resources
Read a range of EDI resources, reports and guidance from a variety of providers. If you have a resource you think could be listed here, contact us at professional@rgs.org
Chartered Institute of Professional Development: Read the CIPD's reports and guides to supporting Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace.
Government Science and Engineering Profession: See the GSE Profession's Diversity & Inclusion Offer, which sets out their framework for EDI across diversity issues and organisations within the civil service.
Workplace EDI: read a range of resources and guidance from Workplace Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
The Geographical Association: The GA is a subject body association for geography teachers. Read their resources on Creating an inclusive geography classroom.
Institution for Environmental Science - read the recent IES report "A challenging environment: Experiences of ethnic minority environmental professionals".
Networks and opportunities
See a range of opportunities and networks relevant to EDI
Women+ in Geospatial: The Women+ in Geospatial network link and support women in the geospatial sector with events, mentorship and more.
Black Geographers: The Black Geographers network of geography students and graduates undertake events, mentoring and more.
10000 Black Interns: 1000 Black Interns offer 10,000 aim to offer 2,000 internships each year, working with firms from 24 different sectors