Lead institution:
Federal University of São Paulo – Brazil
Increasing global threats to the ocean requires sustainable actions. Although women’s knowledge and roles for community well-being and in ocean-related activities are key to sustainability, they often have fewer opportunities, undervalued work positions and lower wages, especially in developing countries.
The ‘Women in blue: gender equity for ocean sustainability’ project will foster women’s empowerment and gender equality in science, fisheries and politics. This will be achieved by: 1) identifying barriers and solution paths for women participation and leadership in ocean affairs; 2) strengthening the voices of women in fisheries to engage in climate change and policy discussions by facilitating the connection of existing networks across Brazilian coast.
Start date: 08/02/2021
End Date: 03/03/2025
Lead Contact: Leandra R. Gonçalves (goncalves.leandra@unifesp.br)