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Gender and Arctic climate change science in Canada

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  • David Natcher

    (University of Saskatchewan)

  • Ana Maria Bogdan

    (University of Saskatchewan)

  • Angela Lieverse

    (University of Saskatchewan)

  • Kent Spiers

    (University of Calgary)

Abstract

There is growing recognition that gender diversity within research organizations can result in innovative research outcomes. It has also been recognized that gender homogeneity can undermine the quality and breadth of the research and may allow some to cast doubt on the legitimacy of scientific findings. In this paper, we present the results of a gender-based analysis of Canada’s ArcticNet Networks Centers of Excellence. Representing Canada’s single largest commitment to climate change science, ArcticNet has involved 761 researchers who have published >2400 peer-reviewed publications on the impacts of climate change in the Canadian Arctic. Our results indicate that, despite outnumbering their male peers at the graduate levels, the representation of women within ArcticNet exhibits a marked decline to only 21% (N = 51) of all ArcticNet investigators (N = 246). In addition to being numerically under-represented, female investigators in ArcticNet have fewer research collaborators and are generally less integrated into the network as compared to their male colleagues. Male investigators tend to form homophilious ties—publishing predominately with other males, whereas female investigators have heterophilious collaborations, with fewer peer-reviewed journal articles. Given the complexities of climate change research, particularly in the Arctic where the impacts of climate change are projected to be most extreme, the equitable inclusion of female scientists and other under-represented groups is crucial if sustainable solutions are to be found.

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  • David Natcher & Ana Maria Bogdan & Angela Lieverse & Kent Spiers, 2020. "Gender and Arctic climate change science in Canada," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 6(1), pages 1-8, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:pal:palcom:v:6:y:2020:i:1:d:10.1057_s41599-020-0407-6
    DOI: 10.1057/s41599-020-0407-6
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