Explore innovative solutions for promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in the geosciences through this comprehensive AGU Fall Meeting 2019 conference session. Examine the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in geoscience over the past century and learn about visionary efforts to change institutional climates, remove participation barriers, and prioritize inclusion. Discover leadership strategies and innovative approaches to transform the geoscience landscape, addressing the growing need for a diverse and highly skilled workforce. Gain insights from expert speakers on topics such as demographics, higher education deserts, women in earth and environmental sciences, disability statistics, and support systems for underrepresented groups. Understand the importance of creating a more inclusive geoscience community to meet future workforce demands and advance scientific progress.