GRASS CEILING to spark discussion on empowering rural women and agricultural innovation at SERIGO event

The GRASS CEILING project will be a key focus point in a panel discussion organised by the SERIGO project. The panel will explore “Multistakeholder collaboration for innovation and inclusion of vulnerable communities.”

Blanca Casares, a Policy Expert for Horizon 2020 and Europe projects and a member of AEIDL, a partner in the GRASS CEILING project, will discuss how the project empowers rural women and fosters innovation in agriculture, rural economy, and rural communities. She will also highlight policy considerations to support these initiatives.

The panel will be moderated by Patricia Martínez (AEIDL) and will feature Sonia Marcos from the University of Burgos (coordinator of the ESIRA multi-actor platform) and Maura Farrell from the University of Galway (lead coordinator of the FLIARA CoP).

The virtual event will take place on 21st November from 1pm to 2pm. The SERIGO Horizon Europe project is conducting community-based research, fostering collaborations, and providing policy recommendations to enhance resilience, social inclusion, and well-being in European rural areas through social innovation.

To register for the webinar and view the agenda, click here.