President Donald Trump's recent purge of diversity initiatives has led to the closure of significant programs focused on collaboration between Indigenous communities and environmental researchers. Notably, the National Center for Atmospheric Research has dismantled its offices focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, including the Rising Voices Center for Indigenous and Earth Sciences, which was known for intertwining Indigenous knowledge systems with environmental science. The recent elimination of program information from official websites signals a concerning trend for scientific collaboration and community engagement, especially regarding climate issues, which previously included discussions around adaptation and restoration in vulnerable areas like Louisiana's coastline.
The National Center for Atmospheric Research has closed all offices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including initiatives that foster collaborations with Indigenous communities.
The Rising Voices Center for Indigenous and Earth Sciences, known for nurturing impactful collaborations between Indigenous knowledge and Earth sciences, has now been erased from key organizations' websites.
Founded in 2013, the Rising Voices Center aimed to integrate Indigenous knowledge into climate science discussions, but has been affected by recent policy changes.
The closure of vital programs like the Rising Voices Center has elicited significant concern from the scientific community about the future of diversity initiatives.
#diversity-initiatives #indigenous-communities #environmental-research #climate-science #policy-changes
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