Global South communities are often excluded from critical scientific discussions
Nabila Ismail, Research Scientist at Stellenbosch University, highlights the need for greater representation of Global South communities and women in scientific discussions and events.
Global South communities are often excluded from critical scientific discussions
Key points:
Representation gap: Challenges impacting the Global South are discussed without representatives from these communities
Missed perspectives: This exclusion limits the diversity of ideas and solutions in science
The bottom line: Inclusive representation is essential for addressing global scientific challenges.
Confidence in Research: Nabila Ismail — Global South communities are often excluded from critical scientific discussions
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Confidence in Research: Nabila Ismail — Global South communities are often excluded from critical scientific discussions
Video transcript
"Some of the challenges that I, as a female scientist from South Africa, face were made more evident when I attended a prestigious meeting for young scientists to meet with Nobel laureates.
"In a meeting whose aim was to highlight the impact of AI, climate change and diversity on the field of science, I found that often the challenges that impact Global South communities are discussed without representatives from these exact communities."
[Transcript generated by AI with human review]