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From Fields to Future: FLIARA Champions Women’s Innovations in Rural Europe 

By VÍCTOR R. MARTÍNEZ Galway, Ireland, July 1–2, 2024. The FLIARA Project celebrated its inaugural Community of Practice (CoP) event, bringing together passionate individuals dedicated to supporting and accelerating women-led innovation in rural areas. Held from July 1st to July 2nd, this event marked a noteworthy achievement for the project, showcasing the remarkable progress made […]

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Empowering Women for Rural Sustainability: Insights from FLIARA’s Foresight and Trend Analysis 

The future of rural sustainability hinges on innovative approaches and the active involvement of all stakeholders, particularly women. The FLIARA consortium has embarked on an extensive foresight research mission to uncover new roles for women in addressing rural sustainability problems. Through a comprehensive process involving stakeholders across nine rural regions in nine countries, FLIARA aims

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Supporting Women-Led Innovation in Farming and Rural Areas: Leveraging Policy for Change 

Women-led innovation in farming and rural areas is key for sustainable development and social equity. Recognising this, the FLIARA project is committed to fostering policies that support and enhance the role of women innovators in these sectors. Through comprehensive research and analysis, FLIARA aims to create more effective policies that bolster women-led innovation, ensuring a

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Mary Robinson Climate Conference 2024: Highlighting Sustainability and Innovation in Agriculture

The Mary Robinson Climate Conference 2024, held from June 5-7 in Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland, marked a significant convergence of experts, policymakers, activists, communities, and innovators. The conference was delivered in partnership with the University of Galway and received support from SSE Renewables, IPB Insurance, EPA, Fáilte Ireland, Astraea, and Mayo County Council. This unique

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FLIARA Community of Practice Kicks Off with an Engaging Online Meeting

Thursday 30th May 2024 marked the launch of the FLIARA Community of Practice (CoP), an initiative designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture and rural areas across Europe. Representatives from the project’s partners spanning ten EU countries, along with successful innovators and ambassadors, convened online for an engaging and collaborative introduction. The FLIARA CoP

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FLIARA Project Presented at International Seminar on Migration and Agriculture

Silvia Sivini and Irene Leonardelli, colleagues and partners in the FLIARA Project, presented the FLIARA objectives and early results from an Italian farming case study at the VII AGROMIG International Seminar “Migrations, Agrifood, and Rural Change,” held at the University of Calabria on May 23–24, 2024. The seminar aimed to delve into the intricate relationship

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FLIARA: Building a Network to Empower Women in Rural Innovation

FLIARA, or Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas, is a groundbreaking Horizon Europe project focused on empowering women as leaders in shaping a sustainable rural future. Launched in 2023, FLIARA tackles the under-recognition of women’s contributions in agriculture by building a powerful network and launching a high-impact visibility campaign. The FLIARA Community of Practice:

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FLIARA Project Empowers Women’s Innovations in Agriculture at EU CAP Network Workshop

Krakow, Poland. The FLIARA Project made a significant impact at the EU CAP Network workshop titled ‘Women-led Innovations in Agriculture and Rural Areas,’ held from Wednesday, April 17, to Thursday, April 18, 2024. The workshop, dedicated to showcasing exemplary practices of women-led initiatives across EU rural areas, covered a spectrum of topics, including farming, forestry,

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European Commission Adopts Report on EU’s Rural Vision Implementation

The European Commission has formally adopted its comprehensive report detailing the progress and achievements made in implementing the EU’s long-term vision for rural areas. This significant milestone, marked on March 27, 2024, underscores the EU’s commitment to fostering sustainable development and prosperity in rural communities. The report, a culmination of efforts since the Commission Communication

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Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Agriculture and Rural Innovation

Innovation knows no bounds, yet for rural women pioneering change in agriculture, there are still barriers to overcome. The FLIARA Project stands at the forefront of this challenge, aiming to amplify the voices and impact of women-led innovations in farming and rural areas. However, progress is frequently hampered by entrenched hurdles in the political, sociological, economic, technological, and socio-cultural domains. Political Inertia: Political will is crucial for driving change, yet inertia

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