Empowering Women and Mainstreaming Gender Equality in the Blue Economy (WINBLUE)

Description

Short description of the project: WINBLUE is a two-year project financed by EMFAF aimed at addressing the often overlooked and undervalued contribution of women in the blue economy. Recognizing the underrepresentation of women in technical and scientific roles within STEM disciplines, particularly in male-dominated sectors of the blue economy, WINBLUE seeks to accelerate the empowerment of women in this field.

Expected results: The main results of the project include fostering gender equality through the implementation of inclusive practices, upskilling programmes, and the identification of replicable good practices, ultimately creating a more diverse and innovative sector.

Application/relevance: WINBLUE directly addresses gender disparities in the aquaculture industry by promoting women's participation in technical-scientific roles, implementing gender equality plans, and facilitating upskilling programmes, thus contributing to a more inclusive and diverse aquaculture workforce in Europe.

Details

Original Author(s): Lead Partner: Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
Project Partner(s): Biochica SRL
Project Partner(s): Associazione Nazionale Aziende Ittiche-Assoittica Italia
Project Partner(s): International Sustainable Development Initiatives Group Limited
Project Partner(s): Agentsia za Ikonomichesko Razvitie - Varna Euknow SPRL
Project Partner(s): Association Villes Atlantiques
Project Partner(s): Consorcio para el Diseño, Construcción, Equipamiento y Explotación de la Plataforma Oceánica de Canarias
Project Partner(s): Acrosslimits LTD
Project Partner(s): Asociación Nacional de Fabricantes de Conservas de Pescados y Mariscos - Centro Técnico Nacional de Conservación de Productos de L
Project Partner(s): Nacionalni Institut za Biologijo
Project Partner(s): Università degli Studi de Siena
Financing programme(s): European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund – EMFAF
Topic(s): Communicating on EU Aquaculture, Diversification and Adding Value, Integration in Local Communities, Producer and Market Organisations
Geographical Coverage: European
Date: May 2023 - April 2025
Source: WINBLUE resources