Vote for REED in the National Diversity Awards

The REED Network, formed in 2020, supports ecologists from all communities affected by systemic racism. The network offers peer support and training, which aims to break down barriers impeding career progression. They also highlight and address instances of racism within the ecological sector and act as a source of inspiration for the next generation of ecologists.

Shining a light on inspirational diversity champions, like the REED Network, is critically important for the environmental sector. This sector is the second-least diverse sector in the UK, after farming and agriculture. People of Colour make up only 4.81% of environmental professionals compared to 12.64% of overall UK Workforce.

There is a huge amount of work to do in addressing racism in the environment sector, but the REED Network are leading the way. In just three years they have had a huge impact and we are thrilled to have their work recognized with a nomination for this award.

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To vote for the REED Network, you must provide a reason for voting, here’s some suggested text with options you can choose – we recommend using one option from each part. 

Part 1 

I’m voting for the REED Network for the ‘Community Organisation Award for Race, Religion & Faith’ because a win for the REED Network is a win for the environment, and with the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change, this has never been more important. 

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I’m voting for the REED Network for the ‘Community Organisation Award for Race, Religion & Faith’ because we need an ecological future that’s more diverse in every way with everyone in our society able to contribute to solving the enormous environmental challenges we face. 

Part 2 

We need to shine a light on diversity champions in the environment sector because it is lagging behind in ethnic diversity and failing to make use of the passion and talents that the diverse communities of the UK can provide. The sector is the second-least diverse sector in the UK, after farming and agriculture. 

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We need to shine a light on diversity champions in the environment sector because it is lagging behind in ethnic diversity and failing to make use of the passion and talents that the diverse communities of the UK can provide. People of Colour make up only 4.81% of environmental professionals compared to 12.64% of overall UK Workforce. 

Part 3 

The REED Network are leading the way in improving diversity in the environmental sector and thoroughly deserve to win this award. Their work on supporting and connecting ecologists facing forms of racism and marginalisation, among many other activities, is already delivering positive impacts. The recognition and boost in profile from winning this award will help the REED Network go on to achieve even more. 

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The REED Network are leading the way in improving diversity in the environmental sector and thoroughly deserve to win this award. Their work on providing opportunities and peer support for its members to progress their careers, among many other activities, is already delivering positive impacts. The recognition and boost in profile from winning this award will help the REED Network go on to achieve even more. 

OR 

The REED Network are leading the way in improving diversity in the environmental sector and thoroughly deserve to win this award. Their work on providing workshops on effective allyship, among many other activities, is already delivering positive impacts. The recognition and boost in profile from winning this award will help the REED Network go on to achieve even more.