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Securing the future of soil science: Addressing global demographic barriers to engage youth and accelerate early careers

Type
Journal article
Language
English
Date issued
2025
Author
Cerón-González, Axel
Ng, Huiying
Ivelic-Saez, Jorge
Vega-Aguilar, Arabela
Agbor, David T.
Pacci, Sena
Glina, Bartłomiej 
Faculty
Wydział Rolnictwa, Ogrodnictwa i Biotechnologii
PBN discipline
agriculture and horticulture
Journal
Geoderma
ISSN
0016-7061
DOI
10.1016/j.geoderma.2025.117220
Web address
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016706125000588
Volume
455
Number
March 2025
Pages from-to
art. 117220
Abstract (EN)
The future of soil science depends on cultivating a diverse, well-equipped generation of scientists and citizens with strong soil connections. The demographic factors and structural barriers that influence youth engagement in soil science remain underexplored despite their importance in creating a more inclusive future of soil science. This discussion paper briefly examines some sociodemographic conditions that shape the landscape of earlycareer soil scientists, focusing on binary gender, age and regional disparities. The analysis draws on data from a structured questionnaire conducted with Young and Early Career Scientists Working Group (YECS) members of the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) from 2022 to 2024. Results indicate increasing participation by young females in Latin America and the Caribbean and near gender equality in the European Union. However, persistent regional inequalities include gender-age gaps in the Near East and Northern Africa and delayed engagement in Sub-Saharan Africa. The limited YECS outreach in regions, such as North America (small sample size), combined with the absence of additional demographic indicators, such as queer identities and ethnic diversity, may lead to biased interpretations and hinder comprehensive understanding. In this regard, YECS has initiated key actions to address these demographic challenges, promoting international partnerships and culturally inclusive soil education. This discussion invites an exploration of sociodemographic implications that affect soil scientists globally. It offers actionable steps to envision a more connected and inclusive soil science community capable of addressing future environmental challenges.
Keywords (EN)
  • youth in soil science

  • gender gap

  • soil education

  • diversity and inclusion

License
cc-by-nc-ndcc-by-nc-nd CC-BY-NC-ND - Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives
Open access date
February 22, 2025
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