Diplomacy on the Global Stage, November 2025

ESWN is organizing a webinar specifically focused on the many stressors within the Earth Sciences Community at the moment. A key concern from many individuals is how to communicate and undertake advocacy for science safely during the current geopolitical climate, and navigate challenging conversations diplomatically.

The webinar aims at researchers and professionals from all career levels and sectors on Tuesday November 25th 2025 at 1630 UTC. The webinar is designed as a panel event with multiple speakers and will be held virtually on Zoom.

We aim to highlight good practices in (science) diplomacy skills, drawing on the insights of different individuals who have experience in many different policy and government environments internationally. We hope to educate, empower and inspire the ESWN community, as well as provide reassurance and support.

We will be joined by:

Asmeret Asefaw Berhe (UC Merced, USA), Aderiana Mbandi (Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel of the Global Environment Facility, USA), Ritwika Sengupta (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and The British Standards Institution, UK) and Megan O’Donnell (The Geological Society, UK)

For more information and registration

All parts of this event (except the breakout rooms) will be recorded.

We are excited for you to join us!

The Earth Science Women’s Network Professional Development and Networking Committee