We are a network initiated by diverse sustainability professionals aimed at increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of sustainability. We aim to do this by equipping current and future Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) sustainability leaders with the skills, networks and resources to accelerate the transition to a sustainable and just future. We also aim to shift the industry to become more inclusive.
Join our community through Diversity in Sustainability Circle!
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DiS Circle is a dynamic platform created for BIPOC sustainability professionals and allies. It’s your go-to space for building connections, learning from a diverse and inclusive community, exploring new opportunities, and elevating your career. Many members have already leveraged the platform to land new roles or excel in their current ones. See how it works here.
Download Building Touchpoints for Equity in Sustainability Higher Education
Higher education is often seen as a prerequisite for those hoping to make a career in sustainability. However, communities of colour with firsthand knowledge of the environmental and social impacts of climate change face many barriers to higher education in sustainability fields.
Sustainability is an interdisciplinary topic, and diversity, equity, and inclusion is an institutional issue. In this report, we focus on the staff who directly affect students’ decisions to enter sustainability - admissions, faculty, student services and career services - and what they can do to create an inclusive and accessible sector of sustainability for the benefit of all.
Watch the launch livestream for Building Touchpoints for Equity in Sustainability Higher Education
Watch the launch livestream for Building Touchpoints for Equity in Sustainability Higher Education
Watch the recording of our livestream launch with an overview of the report and a Q&A with guests Christine Bader, Adjunct Professor at Linfield University, Andrew Gonzales, Sustainability Manager at Northeastern University, John Kim, Graduate Programs Career Advisor and an Adjunct Faculty Member at UVM and Gabi Hentschke, Sustainability Communications and Engagement Coordinator at Humber College.
Updates
09/19/2024
Join us for the launch of our new Inclusion Blueprint Dialogues report - Building Touchpoints for Equity in Sustainability Higher Education!
Join us October 9 from 11-1PM ET/8-10AM PT/4-6PM GMT and RSVP here to get notified when the report launches, to ask questions in advance for the speakers, and a hold for your calendar.
09/19/24
Have your say on the future of Diversity in Sustainability!
Take 10 mins to tell us what you find useful about DiS and how you envision the future of our organization.
07/10/24
Meet our new Communications Intern, Jasmine Rana!
Jasmine tells us a little bit more about her journey blending together her interest in self-expression, creativity and sustainability. Read more here!
Join our Google Group to connect, learn, and get access to opportunities.
Share your job, grant and opportunities with BIPOC/BAME professionals directly and get access to our monthly opportunities roundup, which features between 100+ curated opportunities in UK, US and Canada! We also prioritize salary transparency for the roles we post.
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Read our Research
As part of our mission, we have delved into our own research to examine and analyze the current state of DEIJ in the field of sustainability. Check out The State of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Sustainability and the DiS impact report.
Make a donation.
In case you want to help defray any costs as we continue to build Diversity in Sustainability, please consider making a donation. Please note that Diversity in Sustainability is not a registered charity, but a non-profit corporation, so we therefore cannot issue tax receipts.