Two new JGSG articles, open access, published in the special issue on "Women in Geosciences"
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The Journal of Geoethics and Social Geoscience (JGSG) published two new open access articles in the Special Issue "Women in Geosciences", edited by Daniela Di Bucci, Luisa Sabato and Martina Zucchi.
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The new articles, open access, can be cited as follows:
Qadir A., Usman M., Artoni A. and Chizzini N. (2025). The role of geospatial training in empowering women for environmental decision-making polices. Journal of Geoethics and Social Geosciences, 3(Special Issue), 1-23. https://doi.org/10.13127/jgsg-85
Abstract:
Women significantly contribute to the development in geospatial technologies and their applications for remote sensing, showing scientific excellence and innovative approaches in different environmental domains. This research article presents a review of the contribution of women to geospatial studies and their potential to further the course of sustainable development by way of a critical literature review and capacity-building analysis. The results show that women researchers lead in introducing new methodologies on geospatial technologies, from developing new methods for monitoring with drones to further developing machine learning applications in environmental assessment. Women-led research covers important topics in wetland monitoring, studies of the effects of climate change, water quality management, and precision agriculture. These contributions contribute directly to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), particularly SDG5 (Gender Equality) and SDG6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). This study concludes that participation by women in geospatial science is highly necessary in solving complex problems of the environment with divergent viewpoints and their solutions. Further recommendations include an increase in targeted training, the use of inclusive approaches in research, the provision of mentorship opportunities, and integrating the leadership of women into environmental policy frameworks in view of achieving sustainable development goals.
Keywords:
Gender equality, Geospatial training, Remote Sensing, GIS, Sustainable Development Goals
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Fregola R.A., Maiorano P., Micheletti F., Sabato L. and Zucchi M. (2025). Learning from five pioneer women in Geosciences: a long-lasting story. Journal of Geoethics and Social Geosciences, 3(Special Issue), 1-28. https://doi.org/10.13127/jgsg-90
Abstract:
This article is a first product compiling the results of dissemination activities conducted within the group “Women in Geosciences” at the Department of Earth and Geoenvironmental Sciences, University of Bari, aimed primarily at involving young students. It collects the individual stories of five female geoscientists from different countries, covering a wide time span (17th to 20th century), working in different fields of study (mineralogy, palaeontology, geology, marine geology, petrography). Martine de Bertereau, Mary Anning, Maria Matilda Ogilvie Gordon, Maria Vasilyevna Klenova and Oplinia Hieke explored mines, mountains, beaches, and oceans, while collecting and studying minerals, fossils, and rocks. In many cases, their activity resulted in economic and cultural improvements that initially benefited small groups and then entire communities. The common thread linking all these stories concerns the numerous obstacles and prejudices these women have had to face due to the persistent gender imbalance in Earth Sciences. Despite their intense research activity, some of them are remembered mainly as wives or disciples of famous male scientists and explorers. Some remained in the shadows because their scientific achievements were mainly attributed to well-known men, while others only gained recognition later. All of them are a great source of inspiration for their perseverance and contributions to the development of Geology as a Science. Learning from these pioneers should motivate younger women into Geosciences and help to understand which prejudices have been overcome and what still needs to be achieved.
Keywords:
Pioneer, Women, Geoscientists, Gender bias
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