Early-career Earth scientists around the world face vastly different professional landscapes. While some benefit from robust funding, strong mentorship, and institutional support, many others, especially those in low- and middle-income countries, struggle to access even the most basic resources. A recent global study published in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment based on survey data and conducted in-depth interviews with early-career Earth scientists from across the globe, sheds light on these disparities and proposes concrete steps toward a more inclusive and equitable scientific community. This work stems from a side event organized by the Young Earth System Scientists (YESS) community during the 2nd Open Science Conference of the World Climate Research Programme, held in Kigali, Rwanda in October 2023.
Read:
- The full article by Sara Pasqualetto, published in the ESMO Newsletter
- The paper published in Nature Communications Earth and Environment: Testani, N., Cappelletti, L.M., Díaz, L.B. et al. Balancing Earth science careers in an unequal world. Commun Earth Environ 6, 22 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-024-01964-w