ATFS is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all our activities. Read our Diversity Statement and Code of Conduct below.
ATFS Diversity Statement
ATFS recognizes the value and benefits of having a diversity of people and perspectives contributing to the alliance and enabling it to accomplish its mission. We therefore support and encourage participation regardless of gender, race, religion, language, age, culture, ethnicity, national origin, color, caste, geographical location, professional position, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic status. We endeavor to cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment built on tolerance and mutual respect. We aim to promote equity and diversity in all activities including capacity building, networking, training, and recruitment of individuals from under-represented groups. ATFS encourages all members to recognize the benefits of including a variety of voices, viewpoints, and backgrounds in all alliance activities. We urge all members to foster safe and welcoming work environments that allow for the mutual success of everyone involved in ATFS.
Code of Conduct for Participation in the Alliance for Tropical Forest Science
ATFS aims to foster an environment of collaboration and mutual respect for all participants. Participants include students, postdoctoral researchers, interns and fellows, principal investigators, workshop participants, and all others who take part in alliance activities.
All alliance participants are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct during any activities in which they are associated with ATFS. In addition, participants must comply with any additional requirements set forth by the research site or host institution at which a participant may conduct research in connection with the ATFS.
Unacceptable behavior includes:
Actions that violate this Code of Conduct may be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to verbal warnings, dismissal from alliance events or activities, and termination of any affiliation and all privileges between a participant and the ATFS.
Violations of this Code of Conduct should be reported to individual network director. Participants may also contact ForestGEO Director, Stuart Davies or ForestGEO Program Manager, Lauren Krizel.
Code of Conduct at ATFS Workshops
To provide all participants the opportunity to benefit from in-person and virtual workshops, ATFS is dedicated to a positive, safe, and harassment-free experience in which diverse participants may learn, network, and enjoy the company of colleagues in an environment of mutual respect. We recognize a shared responsibility to build that environment for the benefit of all.
Expected, professional behavior:
Unacceptable behavior includes:
All participants are expected to observe these rules in all workshop venues, including online venues and social events. Violations of these rules should be reported to ForestGEO Director, Stuart Davies or ForestGEO Program Manager, Lauren Krizel. Consequences may range from verbal warning to dismissal from the workshop. Retaliation for complaints of inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated.
ATFS recognizes the value and benefits of having a diversity of people and perspectives contributing to the alliance and enabling it to accomplish its mission. We therefore support and encourage participation regardless of gender, race, religion, language, age, culture, ethnicity, national origin, color, caste, geographical location, professional position, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic status. We endeavor to cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment built on tolerance and mutual respect. We aim to promote equity and diversity in all activities including capacity building, networking, training, and recruitment of individuals from under-represented groups. ATFS encourages all members to recognize the benefits of including a variety of voices, viewpoints, and backgrounds in all alliance activities. We urge all members to foster safe and welcoming work environments that allow for the mutual success of everyone involved in ATFS.
Code of Conduct for Participation in the Alliance for Tropical Forest Science
ATFS aims to foster an environment of collaboration and mutual respect for all participants. Participants include students, postdoctoral researchers, interns and fellows, principal investigators, workshop participants, and all others who take part in alliance activities.
All alliance participants are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct during any activities in which they are associated with ATFS. In addition, participants must comply with any additional requirements set forth by the research site or host institution at which a participant may conduct research in connection with the ATFS.
Unacceptable behavior includes:
- Harassment and intimidation, including any verbal, written, or physical conduct designed to threaten, intimidate, or coerce another participant
- Inappropriate physical contact or unwanted sexual attention
- Discrimination based on gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, color, religion, or nationality
- Retaliation against a participant for making a complaint of inappropriate conduct
Actions that violate this Code of Conduct may be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to verbal warnings, dismissal from alliance events or activities, and termination of any affiliation and all privileges between a participant and the ATFS.
Violations of this Code of Conduct should be reported to individual network director. Participants may also contact ForestGEO Director, Stuart Davies or ForestGEO Program Manager, Lauren Krizel.
Code of Conduct at ATFS Workshops
To provide all participants the opportunity to benefit from in-person and virtual workshops, ATFS is dedicated to a positive, safe, and harassment-free experience in which diverse participants may learn, network, and enjoy the company of colleagues in an environment of mutual respect. We recognize a shared responsibility to build that environment for the benefit of all.
Expected, professional behavior:
- Treating everyone with respect and consideration
- Communicating openly and thoughtfully with others and being considerate of the multitude of views and opinions that are different than your own
- Creating a supportive environment to enable scientific discourse
Unacceptable behavior includes:
- Harassment and intimidation, including any verbal, written, or physical conduct designed to threaten, intimidate, or coerce another participant
- Inappropriate physical contact or unwanted sexual attention
- Discrimination based on gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, physical appearance, race, religion, nationality, or culture
- Disrespectful disruption of presentations
All participants are expected to observe these rules in all workshop venues, including online venues and social events. Violations of these rules should be reported to ForestGEO Director, Stuart Davies or ForestGEO Program Manager, Lauren Krizel. Consequences may range from verbal warning to dismissal from the workshop. Retaliation for complaints of inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated.