Assess whether opportunities are safe for all and what could be done to mitigate risks. Ensure field course locations and housing are appropriate, safe and equitable for all identities. Plan conferences so that resources are available for those who need them, e.g. quiet rooms, childcare, financial support.
Further reading
- Safe fieldwork strategies for at-risk individuals, their supervisors and institutions. Demery and Pipkin (2020) Nature Eco & Evo. DOI 10.1038/s41559-020-01328-5
- Geography Diability Network Guides, Disability Studies Quarterly (2004) Link
- Mental health in the field. John, Khan, (2018) Nature Geosci DOI 10.1038/s41561-018-0219-0