Broadening diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in the process and development of climate assessments

Eric K. Chu (), Gillian Bowser, Abby G. Frazier, Alyssa Quintyne, Linda Shi and Pamela McElwee ()
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Eric K. Chu: University of California, Davis
Gillian Bowser: Colorado State University
Abby G. Frazier: Clark University
Alyssa Quintyne: Community Organizer
Linda Shi: Cornell University
Pamela McElwee: Rutgers University

Climatic Change, 2025, vol. 178, issue 4, No 5, 11 pages

Abstract: Abstract Comprehensive assessments of scientific knowledge are essential to inform efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change impacts. The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5), released in late 2023, adopted clear diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) goals and trainings, which helped diversify expert participation, broaden the types of knowledge included, and widen public engagement. This Letter, written by NCA5 authors, reflects on the impacts and limitations of these efforts and suggests specific actions to further promote collaboration, honor and recognize the knowledge of frontline communities, and guide more just and holistic climate assessments.

Keywords: Climate change assessments; Diversity; Equity; Inclusion; Participation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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