The Iberian Society of Ecology (SIBECOL), founded in July 2018, groups professionals dedicated to the study of all areas of Ecology (theoretical, terrestrial, marine, and inland waters). The Commission on Diversity and Inclusion is one of the SIBECOL working groups, which aims to celebrate, protect, and raise awareness about diversity within SIBECOL members. The priority of this commission is the inclusion of those groups that have been historically excluded from the scientific community, namely due to their ethnicity/racial identity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental difference, national origin, ideology, religion, family situation, age or socio-economic status. The Commission¿s specific objectives include: 1) to act as an observatory of the diversity within SIBECOL; 2) to propose and develop activities and policies that improve the visibility and inclusion of minority groups in SIBECOL; 3) to develop studies on diversity and inclusion directly or indirectly related to the field of Ecology; and 4) to collaborate with other scientific societies, professionals, groups, and entities to achieve these objectives. Here, we present the different initiatives, activities and actions that the Diversity and Inclusion Commission of SIBECOL has carried out since 2020. This communication aims to start a debate and exchange of ideas on how we can improve diversity and inclusion within scientific societies to learn from different experiences in order to avoid the perpetuation of discriminatory situations for future generations, so they can be personally and professionally successful through a supportive environment.

Conferencia Prisma, 16-18 November 2023, Madrid