The latest Eurobarometer survey reveals unprecedented support and awareness for the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), with 78% of respondents across Europe now familiar with the CAP—the highest level since 2007. This milestone underscores the growing recognition of the CAP’s role in shaping sustainable, high-quality food systems and supporting rural development. The survey highlights that […]
1. Using Future Visions to Build Policy Supporting Women-led Innovation This workshop involves participants discussing future visions for farming and rural areas. The focus is on visions women could make an important contribution to and what policy is needed to make these a reality. Visions are picked from a range of options, such as local
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By VÍCTOR R. MARTÍNEZ Brussels became a platform for a transformative dialogue on December 12, 2024, during the “Exchange of Views on Gender Equality and Diversity: Challenges for Farming and Food.” This session, part of the European Parliament’s Gender Equality Week, underscored the critical need for inclusive policies in agriculture and rural development. Organised by
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FLIARA joined the SWIFT project’s online engagement webinar, Integrating a Feminist Perspective in Research Projects, on December 12, 2024, which brought together a diverse range of European initiatives to reflect on feminist methodologies and their application in research. The session, facilitated by Marta Rivera, SWIFT project coordinator, served as a valuable platform for sharing experiences,
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As the FLIARA project approaches its conclusion, we take a moment to reflect on our progress and share updates on the ongoing benchmarking activities that are integral to achieving our mission. Following up on the insights shared in our July newsletter, we’re excited to provide a deeper dive into the development of our Initial Benchmarking
The FLIARA project, through its extensive interviews with women from 10 EU countries, has unveiled the transformative role women play in fostering sustainability in rural areas. The research focused on four sustainability dimensions—Social, Economic, Environmental, and Cultural—with each woman selected for her notable influence in at least one of these areas. However, the findings revealed
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The FLIARA project was proudly represented at Women in Agrifood Stories 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal, a key event in the agrifood sector where leaders and innovators came together to shape the future of food systems on December 4th, 2024. The event’s panel, The Intersection of Agrifood and Gender: Addressing Inequality for a More Inclusive Future,
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For nearly two years, FLIARA has been cultivating a dynamic ecosystem that champions women-led innovation in farming and rural areas across Europe. As we near the end of our second year, we’re thrilled to share what we have learnt and to look ahead at the exciting opportunities for the year to come. Through foresight analyses,
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