IAU Values
The IAU opposes any discrimination or harassment based on such factors as ethnic origin, religion, citizenship, language, political or other opinion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We foster a welcoming atmosphere at IAU events and strive for a diverse global community. We work towards supporting sustainable development goals.
Code of Conduct https://www.iau.org/static/archives/announcements/pdf/ann16007a.pdf
Springboard to Action: Equity, Inclusion and Diversity
https://www.iau.org/static/publications/springboard-booklet-150dpi-2page-view.pdf
Statements on Harassment
Anti-harassment guidelines: https://www.iau.org/news/announcements/detail/ann16007/
Sexual harassment: https://www.iau.org/news/announcements/detail/ann15036/
Statements on Discrimination
Racism and Discrimination: https://www.iau.org/news/announcements/detail/ann20023/
Science and Education in Afghanistan: https://www.iau.org/news/announcements/detail/ann21044/
see also the International Science Council statement: https://council.science/current/news/statement-afghanistan-women-education/?utm_source=MembershipUpdate&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=20230127MU
Scientists in Ukraine: https://www.iau.org/news/announcements/detail/ann22012/
Sustainability and Climate Change
Office of Astronomy for Development projects https://www.astro4dev.org/projects-impact/
Intl. Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development https://www.iau.org/news/announcements/detail/ann21063/
Climate Change https://www.iau.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iau2105/
Communicating Climate Change through Astronomy https://www.iau.org/science/scientific_bodies/working_groups/341/
IAU Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiety Sky from Satellite Constellation Interference https://www.iau.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iau2201/