{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6177c48df62eb80013741032/6941670980257c9e354639c3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Access Denied: Does the environment sector have a problem with class?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6177c48df62eb80013741032/1765898027296-65acc5ac-eaf1-42fa-ac59-03eb492b8442.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, we investigate the representation of working class voices in the UK’s environment sector, reveal exclusive ENDS analysis on the industry’s make-up and hear from those trying to break glass ceilings.</p><p><br></p><p>New ENDS analysis shows that of more than 260 environmental professionals surveyed, more than two-thirds of respondents felt that working class individuals are either significantly or slightly under-represented in their organisations.</p><p><br></p><p>Only a fifth felt this group was fairly represented.&nbsp;But the picture is arguably more nuanced that the data shows.</p><p><br></p><p>To help wrestle with the numbers, in this podcast we speak to:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Nadia Shaikh </strong>- a campaigner on land access and chair of the RAVEN network</li><li><strong>Dr Ciara Dwyer</strong> - a research fellow for DEFRA and co-chair of the Socioeconomic Equality and Diversity (SEED) network</li><li><strong>Sarah Mukherjee</strong> - chief executive officer at the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals</li><li><strong>Emma River-Roberts&nbsp;</strong>- founder of the non-profit Working Class Climate Alliance</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Environmental Data Services (ENDS)"}