Women are agents of change toward a more sustainable Europe. The workshop aims to explore the role of women in the evolution and development of the blue economy, considering new growth challenges following the pandemic and the impact of climate change over the maritime and shipping sector. In particular significant constraints for female component will be discussed as well as strategies and projects to improve action in training, capacity building, technical cooperation and access to financing. The final goal is to increase awareness about gender mainstreaming in the sea economy.
The workshop is intended to promote an interactive discussion among public and private stakeholders, fostering exchange of current good practices and lessons learned from participants, providing for a snapshot of the blue economy under the gender lens and challenges for women in the sea economy. A particular focus on the two co-financed EU sister- projects WIN- BIG and WIN- BLUE and the state of the art in the Shipping, Ports and Fishing sectors in Italy with the participation of WISTA – Italy.
The workshop is conceived upon the EU Commission call for proposals “Women in the blue economy” launched on May 17 2022 and, more generally, on Next Generation EU as strongly linked to progress in twin transitions, providing for extensive adoption of the gender mainstreaming approach in the sector.
Helena Veira, University of Aveiro and Coordinator WIN- BIG
Rebecca Pogni, University of Siena and Task leader WIN BLUE
Annamaria La Civita, Director General Assonave
Francesca Biondo, Director General Federpesca
Tiziana Murgia, Head of Communication and Environment in the Italian Ports Association (ASSOPORTI)
Ondrilla Fernandes, Social Affairs Dpt International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
Barbara Magro, Comando Generale del Corpo delle Capitanerie di Porto- Guardia Costiera -VII Reparto
Caterina Cerrini, Board Member of WISTA ITALY
Moderator:
Laurence Martin, Secretary General, Federazione del Mare
